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Tech for Teens Club : 3D modeling a Super Mario question block
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 —
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Join us for a virtual workshop to learn the basics of 3D modeling in SketchUp. Participants will explore different tools and learn how to create a model of a question block from Nintendo's Super Mario. This workshop is open to youth aged 12-20.
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Accessibility Series : Android
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 —
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Android 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.
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Tech for Teens Club : Coding robots
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 —
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Location: PACER Center
Join 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.
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Developing an IEP for your preschool aged child
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 —
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for children ages 3 to 5 focus on their educational and functional needs. This workshop will help prepare parents to actively participate in the development of their child's IEP and will explore appropriate goals and objectives for a preschool IEP.
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Accessibility Series : iPhone and iPad
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 —
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.
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Planning an IEP team meeting for your child with mental health challenges
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This 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.
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Public versus private health insurance for your child with significant health care needs
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 —
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
Understanding public and private health insurance options for your child with specific health care needs can be difficult. They may be eligible for both, and you may have to choose between them. This workshop will explore the differences in these options, share eligibility requirements, and provide additional resources for those that are not eligible for medical assistance.
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School avoidance in youth with mental health needs
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 —
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Location: Online Web Streaming
This 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.
