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    Neurodiverse Partners Support Group

    The Partner Support Group is for those in neurodiverse relationships with a spouse/partner who has a confirmed or suspected autism spectrum profile. The group meeting is a positive and supportive time to share experiences, gain information and understanding about how neurodiversity affects couple relationships.

    This open group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Participants can join at any time. There is $10 cost to participants to attend any session. Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Open office hours with PACER advocates: IEPs are hard to read. It’s not you – it’s the IEP

    It's a common experience for parents of students with disabilities to feel overwhelmed when they open up their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and try to read it. Drop in for a conversation with PACER Advocates Rachel Pearson and Jade Wilson to learn about helpful strategies you can use to understand what your child's IEP actually means.  Your questions will guide the conversation, and no question is too big or too small.

    If an ASL interpreter is required, please notify webinars@pacer.org at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

    Free
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    Social/Support Group for Young Adults (19-23)

    AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic or Neurodivergent young adults aged 19-23. This group is designed to provide young adults navigating the transition between teenage years and adulthood a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members. Advanced registration is required.

    $100
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    Support Group for Women (35-50)

    This multi-session support group is designed for women (35-50) who are Autistic. Through this support group, women (35-50) can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. AANE multi-session support groups for women also give women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Empathy
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100
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    Group Music Lessons for Teens (14-19)

    Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Teens (14-19) from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music.
    The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is thrilled to offer free online group music lessons for teens (ages 14-19), welcoming participants of all skill levels who want to explore singing or playing any instrument in a supportive, friendly, and creative environment. Join and collaborate with students from across the country!

    What to Expect:
    Our class features whole group instruction, small group lessons, and private instruction. Sessions focus on:

    Learning to read notes and rhythms
    Basic music theory topics
    Different genres of music
    Developing instrumental or vocal technique
    Practicing techniques to expand your musical ability
    Recording your own music

    During class, you will rehearse and collaborate with other students using Bandlab for Education, a free and easy-to-use online platform that gives you access to virtual instruments if you do not have an instrument of your own. Click here to watch a video explaining how Berklee Staff uses Bandlab.

    Free
  • Recurring

    Neurodiverse Partners Support Group

    The Partner Support Group is for those in neurodiverse relationships with a spouse/partner who has a confirmed or suspected autism spectrum profile. The group meeting is a positive and supportive time to share experiences, gain information and understanding about how neurodiversity affects couple relationships.

    This open group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Participants can join at any time. There is $10 cost to participants to attend any session. Advanced registration is required.

    $10
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    Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

    Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
    They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
    Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
    This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
    Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.

    Please note that this is a two-step process (application and registration). If you are interested in this group, please submit the application above.

    $100

  • How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working

    Understanding how working affects SSI and SSDI is important. This session will explore the differences between these two programs and explain the work incentives and protections built into each, so you can make informed choices without risking your benefits.

    We’ll walk you through key rules and safety nets that let you work while keeping the support you need.

    In this session, we’ll cover:

    • The difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
    • How you can work and keep benefits, depending on which program you’re in
    • What the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit means for your income
    • How Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) can help reduce countable income
    • A breakdown of the work incentive phases for SSDI, including the Trial Work Period
    • Steps to take if you’re thinking about working or returning to work

    Free
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    Multi-Session Support Group for Women (40-60)

    This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Empathy
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Queer Women & Nonbinary Adults

    This 8-week gender inclusive support group is for LGBTQIA+ women, femmes, and nonbinary people. In this group members can build an ongoing connection with a small community.

    AANE support groups give members an opportunity to celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. Common topics of discussion are:

    – Masking/camouflaging
    – Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    – Relationships
    – Self-care
    – Disclosure
    – Work/jobs
    – Intersectionality
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • Increasing Job Retention Through the Promoting Retention In Meaningful Employment (PRIME) Project

    Join us for an insightful webinar exploring strategies to support job retention for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn to identify common barriers to sustained employment, gain an understanding of the conceptual framework and key interventions of the PRIME project, and explore methods for evaluating program effectiveness. This session is ideal for professionals working in disability services, workforce development, and program evaluation.

  • Sección 504: Lo que los padres y los estudiantes deben saber

    Conozca las similitudes y diferencias entre los Planes de Educación Individual (IEP) y los planes 504. La capacitación cubrirá qué es la Sección 504, qué deben hacer las escuelas debido a ella, los criterios para que los estudiantes califiquen para un plan de adaptación 504 y en qué se diferencian los 504 de los IEP. También cubriremos cómo la Sección 504 puede ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades durante la escuela secundaria, la universidad y el lugar de trabajo. También se proporcionará información sobre los procedimientos de quejas 504.

    Presentadora: Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos.

    Free

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