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PACER helps children and young adults with disabilities employ innovative assistive technology to enhance learning, work, and independence. Discover the latest Assistive Technology.

PACER workshops help parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them to learn more about the subjects that matter most. Find a workshop near you.

PACER gives parents of young children the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to obtain the services their children deserve. More for children ages birth to 5.

PACER unites, engages, and educates communities nationwide to prevent bullying through the use of creative, relevant, interactive resources. The End of Bullying Begins with you!

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Smoke Robinson at PACER's Annual Benerit - Ticket Sales Open

Smokey Robinson
Performing at PACER’s Annual Benefit

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Virtual Benefit with Exclusive Performance

PACER guests will spend the evening being entertained by Motown great Smokey Robinson, who has been called “the reigning genius of Top 40” and “America’s greatest living songwriter.“ He is best known for more than 30 chart-topping hits, including “Tears of a Clown,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “I Second That Emotion,” all performed in his amazing high tenor voice.

This spectacular evening celebrates PACER’s work on behalf of families of children with disabilities and all students who are bullied.

Ticket Sales Are Open

Free Virtual Event for Families and Professionals on Supporting the Mental Health of Children During Unsure Times

When: October 10, 2020

Join PACER Center for a special virtual event with Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya and PACER’s Children’s Mental Health Project staff on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dr. Garrett-Akinsanya is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized expert in mental health, diversity, and multiculturalism. At this free webinar, she will discuss strategies that families and professionals can use to support the emotional wellness of children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following Dr. Akinsanya’s presentation, PACER's Children's Mental Health Project staff will present a brief session featuring recorded interviews with members of PACER’s Youth Advisory Board on tips and strategies for support at school.

This virtual event is sponsored by PACER's MN Statewide Family Engagement Center and the Children's Mental Health Project.

Distance Learning & Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families

PACER is here to help! PACER’s parent advocates, assistive technology specialists, bullying prevention associates, and all staff are available to assist families and professionals. Call 952-838-9000 or email [email protected] for assistance.

Find PACER Resources on Distance Learning and COVID-19

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Every October, individuals from around the world unite with the powerful message that bullying should never be a part of childhood. There are many ways to get involved and support bullying prevention in your school, business, or community.

Order the official t-shirt or yard sign to encourage everyone to choose kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Place order by Fri., 09/25 to receive in time for Unity Day (Wed., 10/21).

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PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

College Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Explore helpful information from PACER Center and Think College about inclusive, postsecondary education programs for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children's Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project

Does My Child Have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder?

What to Look for: Among all the dilemmas facing a parent of a child with emotional or behavioral problems, the first question-whether the child's behavior is sufficiently different to require a comprehensive evaluation by professionals-may be the most troublesome of all. Even when a child exhibits negative behaviors, members of a family may not all agree on whether the behaviors are serious.

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