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January 2025
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Tech for Teens Club : Coding robots
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CTLocation: PACER CenterJoin our hands-on, in-person workshop to learn how to code mBots! Students will learn basic coding commands with block-based coding and will be able to program their mBot to navigate obstacles. This workshop is open to youth aged 12-20.This workshop is full. -
School avoidance in youth with mental health needs
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will teach parents and others positive interventions to help youth who struggle with school avoidance. It will also cover anxiety, challenging behaviors, and special education. -
Accessibility Series : Android
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingAndroid devices have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. Join us to learn about the different ways you can modify your Android devices to make them more accessible. This workshop will cover voice access, text-to-speech features, vision features, and more. -
Guardian’s rights and responsibilities in the special education process
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingParticipants will learn about the basics of special education, the process, and the rights and responsibilities of guardians within that system. This workshop will also explain how PACER Center educational advocates help guardians navigate and advocate within the world of special education.
February 2025
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Tech for Teens Club : Straw rocket launching
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressDesign, build, and launch your own straw rocket in this hands-on workshop! Work with Newton's three laws of motion to customize and test your rocket for maximum flight. Participants will design their own fins, nose cones, and rocket bodies. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20. -
Planning an IEP team meeting for your child with mental health challenges
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will help parents and others prepare for a positive Individualized Education Program (IEP) team approach to support a child’s mental health needs in school. -
Wellness Series : Apps to support wellness
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will demonstrate apps that support wellness for teens and adults. Examples will include apps that help individuals understand their emotions, practice calm breathing and guided meditation, track their moods, and develop healthy habits. -
Visual support tools for early childhood
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingVisual supports can provide young children with structure, increase predictability, and help them build independence. Join us to learn about a variety of available tools and apps to help create and use visual supports like timers, schedules, and more.
March 2025
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Assistive technology for dyslexia
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 — 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis webinar will demonstrate assistive technology tools for reading and writing. It will emphasize helpful technology for individuals with dyslexia of all ages. -
Wellness Series : Devices to support wellness
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CTLocation: Online Web StreamingThis workshop will explore devices from our lending library that are designed to support emotional wellness for teens and adults. Join us to learn more about tools that can calm the body’s reaction to stress with relaxation and sensory support.