PACER Center

This week, PACER advocates Hassan, Jesús, Miracle, and Dominic joined Special Olympics Minnesota to give a presentation on reaching and engaging with diverse families across Minnesota. Thank you to Special Olympics staff for having us!

It can be difficult to know what to say when your child experiences bullying. Parents and guardians are invited to join us for this workshop to learn communication strategies, how to report bullying incidents, and how the Individualized Education Program (IEP) can address bullying concerns.

Register and explore full event info at pacer.org/workshops

National Bullying Prevention Month is here! There are many ways to stay engaged all month long, but the signature day is Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21. All are invited to wear and share the color orange while spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to everyone you meet. Order your Unity Day t-shirts and posters and check out the Unity Day Guide for other ways to celebrate! All available at pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.

Check out the October PACER Post, our monthly e-newsletter! It has everything you need to know from upcoming events to new resources, legislative updates, and more. Update your email preferences at pacer.org/newsletters to get it sent straight to your inbox. View the latest edition at https://conta.cc/46Xor9l.

Check out PACER's free, virtual workshops this October! Gain valuable knowledge on how to understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and address your child's challenging behaviors with positive support and interventions. Attend a tech demo to explore sensory tools register your young adult for our Tech for Teens session, where they'll learn how to solder stained glass. Explore full event descriptions and register at pacer.org/workshops.

Update your email preferences and subscribe to our workshops newsletter for a biweekly list of our full offerings at pacer.org/newsletters.

It's officially National Bullying Prevention Month! Throughout the month of October, all are invited to join us in spreading kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in order to create a world without bullying. Make sure to wear your orange gear, get ready for Unity Day on October 21, and explore our information and resources at pacer.org/bullying

Is your child is struggling in school? If you think they may need special education services, you can ask for a special education evaluation. Check out our new video on this topic to learn more about special education, what an evaluation is, and how to ask for one. It's available in English, Spanish, and Somali.

English - https://youtu.be/NFkNRHsNDyY
Spanish - https://youtu.be/5Xc9REhyjR0
Somali - https://youtu.be/wi08tGUCH6g

Start preparing for an accessible election day! State and local governments are required to ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities to vote in all elections. Explore how to register to vote and available accessibility options at mnvotes.gov

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Raise a Glass last week! We loved greeting familiar faces, getting to know new ones, and spreading the message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to all. Your support truly makes a difference!