October 26, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: PACER Center 952-838-9000, 800-53-PACER
PACER Center offers technology workshop for girls with disabilities
PACER Center is offering “Technology for Girls: Puppy Palace,” a free workshop for middle school girls with disabilities. It is on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is required.
Girls will use creativity, project management, and planning skills to construct a doghouse out of paper following a family’s special requests. They will also learn important skills needed for completing homework and projects for school.
This workshop is sponsored in part by IBM, and IBM volunteers will serve as mentors and lead activities.
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000. In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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