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  • Executive function tools for school and work

    Executive function skills like focus, organization, and time management are essential for success in both education and the workplace. This workshop will introduce assistive technology tools—such as apps, smart devices and strategies—that can support adults in managing tasks, setting reminders, and staying on track. Whether you're a student, employee, or supporting someone who is, you'll leave with practical strategies to enhance productivity and independence.

    Free

  • Getting started with assistive technology

    Assistive technology (AT) supports people with disabilities in their daily life, learning, and work. This beginner-friendly webinar will introduce participants to AT and demonstrate a variety of devices and apps that help with communication, focus, organization, and independence. Participants will gain practical ideas and real-life examples of how AT can make a difference in everyday settings.

    Free

  • Assistive technology for communication

    Assistive technology for communication can help individuals express their wants and needs, exchange information, interact socially, and more. This beginner-friendly webinar will demonstrate and explore a sampling of symbol-based and text-based communication tools. It will look at a range of low-to-high-tech apps and devices available in our Simon Technology Center.

    Free

  • Addressing challenging behaviors

    Academic, behavioral, and social expectations can overwhelm students with mental health, emotional, or behavioral needs and increase challenging behaviors. All children have the right to an education, even when behaviors get in the way. Join us for this workshop to learn more about how you can support your child and address these challenges. Participants will develop an understanding of:
    - Mental health and behavior
    - How to improve their response to challenging behaviors
    - How to implement positive supports and interventions

    Free

  • Addressing challenging behaviors

    Academic, behavioral, and social expectations can overwhelm students with mental health, emotional, or behavioral needs and increase challenging behaviors. All children have the right to an education, even when behaviors get in the way. Join us for this workshop to learn more about how you can support your child and address these challenges. Participants will develop an understanding of:
    - Mental health and behavior
    - How to improve their response to challenging behaviors
    - How to implement positive supports and interventions

    Free

  • Effective communication when addressing bullying with the IEP team

    This workshop will address ways to effectively communicate with your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team when addressing issues around bullying. It will focus on tips when advocating for students with disabilities, including making sure they have access to tools like safe spaces, self-advocacy skills and an understanding of safety.

    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

  • Using Chrome tools to support diverse readers

    Learn how to make reading more accessible and engaging with Chrome! Join us for this workshop to learn about a variety of tools available on Chromebooks and within the Chrome browser that support and enhance reading. We will explore built-in Chromebook accessibility features and browser extensions designed to assist with visual customization, literacy skill development, and reading with text-to-speech. These tools can benefit users of all ages and abilities, especially students with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension difficulties.

    Free

  • Early Childhood: Early intervention and preschool special education

    This workshop will present an overview of early intervention and preschool special education services. It will cover the evaluation process, eligibility, and parental rights and responsibilities as they relate to early childhood special education. It will conclude with a Q&A.

    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

  • Addressing suspension and early dismissal for your student with disabilities

    Although commonly used, studies show that suspensions are largely ineffective in addressing challenging behaviors and often hinder academic learning and skill-development. This workshop will inform parents about the requirements districts must follow when suspending students and provide advocacy strategies to support student engagement at school.

    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. Registration is required.

    Free

  • Tech for Teens: Create an articulated animal in Tinkercad

    Join us for this Tech for Teens webinar where you will learn how to design a fully articulated animal using Tinkercad! This session will guide you step-by-step through the process of making your creature, creating movable joints, and preparing your design for 3D printing. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.

    Free

  • 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

  • AT to support executive function in early childhood

    Learning executive function skills is a key part of early childhood development. These skills include managing emotions, building focus and attention, and developing an understanding of time. This webinar will explore a variety of assistive technology (AT) tools like emotional supports, timers, visual schedules, and sensory items to help young children build these important skills.

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

    Free