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PACER Programs

PACER has programs for children and young adults with all disabilities, their parents and families, and the professionals working with the families.

Programs for Parents | Programs for Professionals | Programs for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities |
National Centers | National Partnerships

• American Indian Project
  Individual assistance and information for American Indian parents of children who have or are at risk for developing emotional or behavioral disorders.
  
  
• Baby Welcome
  Information about PACER is given to parents of infants to increase the parents’ comfort in seeking resources for their newly diagnosed child.
  
  
• Bullying Prevention
  PACER’s National Center for Bullying Prevention teaches students and adults how to put a stop to bullying with a special focus on children with disabilites. www.PACERkidsagainstbullying.org.
  
  
• COUNT ME IN, Puppet Show
  Begun in 1979 as a program to foster undestanding between children with and without disabilities, the Count Me In teams of volunteers present puppet shows for preschool and elementary aged children, teachers, and adults.
  
  
• Creation Station
  Arts and crafts opportunities at PACER on selected Saturdays for children, their friends and families. Birthday parties are welcomed.
  
  
• Dropout Prevention
  Information and training for families to reduce the risk of their youth dropping out.
  
  
• Early Childhood Intervention
  Services and support for families of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs.
  
  
• Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) and Children’s Mental Health Services
  Assistance on education, social services, and mental health or correctional issues for parents of youth with EBD.
  
  
• EX.I.T.E. (Exploring Interests in Technology and Engineering)
  A summer camp for middle school girls with disabilities to increase their interest in math, science, and technology. Additional workshops occur throughout the year. High school girls serve as mentors.
  
  
• EX.I.T.E. Internship
  High school girls can explore their opportunities in entering a career in science, technology, engineering, or math and to build upon their knowledge base and leadership skills to start them on their path.
  
  
• Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD)
  PACER is a partner on this national project that provides assistive technology information to parents, educators, and organizations serving children and youth with disabilities.
  
  
• Fun Times
  Social events and other activities for high school teens with and without disabilities to build relationships that benefit all participants.
  
  
• Grandparent to Grandparent Program
  Information and services for grandparents of children with disabilities.
  
  
• Health Information and Advocacy Center
  Information about the health care system, resources, and advocacy for families of children and youth with special health needs and disabilities.
  
  
• Housing Project
  Information and referral for parents of youth with disabilities to understand their independent living and housing options for the future.
  
  
• International Activities
  An international Web site for parents of children and youth with disabilities, conferences, exchanges, and other opportunities.
  
  
• Juvenile Justice
  Training to help individuals identify the needs of youths whose disabilities may place them at risk for involvement in the justice system.
  
  
• Leadership Academy
  An academic year program for students with disabilities in grades ninth through eleventh. Students, Parents, and educational staff participate in trainings on assistive technology software and technologies that can enhance academic and transition success.
  
  
• Let’s Prevent Abuse, Puppet Show
  Begun in 1984, the LPA project presents shows to children in grades 1-4 along with their teachers, social workers, and other adults at schools. The focus of the program is on identifying abuse, sources for help, and preventing abuse of young children.
  
  
• Minnesota Parent Center (MN PIRC)
  Information and resources to help parents be strong partners in their children’s education in ways that lead to improvements in student achievement.
  
  
• Multicultural Services
  Bilingual workshops and publications focusing on issues facing families from diverse backgrounds.
  
  
• National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
  Works with state and local systems to ensure that young children with disabilities (birth through 5 years) and their families receive high-quality, research-based, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports and services.
  
  
• National Post-School Outcomes Center (NPSO)
  Provides technical assistance to develop state systems to collect and analyze post-school outcome data improving outcomes for youth with disabilities.
  
  
• Opening Doors for Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
  PACER works with this national center for children and youth with disabilities based at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) in Massachusetts, a partnership between Children's Hospital Boston and University of Massachusetts Boston, to promote more effective interventions for underserved children with disabilities in three areas: the transition to adulthood; access to community recreational activities; and screening and early identification of young children with disabilities.
  
  
• Parent Leadership in Special Education
  Parents can use their experience and expertise to influence change in local special education advisory committees, interagency collaborations and public policy.
  
  
• Parent to Parent Support Project
  Parent to Parent Support Project is designed to help parents of children with disabilities enhance their parenting skills.
  
  
• Parents Helping Parents
  Workshops, one-on-one training, and information on special education, communication skills, and other issues affecting children with disabilities.
  
  
• Project C³: Connecting Youth to Communities and Careers
  A partnership between PACER and state agencies that aligns resources to improve employment outcomes for youth with disabilities through effective collaboration and training.
  
  
• Project KITE (Kids Included through Technology are Enriched)
  Training for parents and early childhood educational staff to use software and technology that enable children with disabilities to interact with their peers.
  
  
• Project PRIDE (PACER’s Rehabilitation Act Information & Disability Education)
  Information and training about the Rehabilitation Act for youth with disabilities, their families, and professionals.
  
  
• Puppet Program
  PACER Center offers two puppet shows for schools. The COUNT ME IN show, for preschool to fourth grade, promotes inclusion of children with disabilities and highlights disability awareness. The Let's Prevent Abuse puppet show helps students in first through fourth grade learn about abuse. The PACER puppets and scripts are available for sale.
  
  
• School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS)
  Information and training on a new state initiative to help schools successfully educate all students and especially those with challenging behaviors.
  
  
• Simon Technology Center (STC)
  Introduction to educational software and assistive technology to make computers accessible tools for learning and communication. The STC includes a software and device lending library.
  
  
• Surrogate Parent Services
  Training and suggestions for selection of surrogate parents to represent children with disabilities in the special education process.
  
  
• Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers National Center (ALLIANCE)
  PACER is the national technical assistance center for over 100 federally funded parent centers across the country under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  
  
• Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA)
  PACER serves as the national center to provide education assistance for parent centers that train individuals with disabilities and their families about the services and rights available under the Rehabilitation Act.