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November 2019
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Living on Your Own Series : Part 1: Taking Care of Yourself - Technology to Support Health and Wellness
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis first workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will demonstrate devices and apps to support different areas of daily living. This first workshop will feature information on developing independent living skills with technology that supports health and wellness. Tools and apps will cover managing medications, establishing healthy habits, and maintaining personal wellness. The other workshops in this series will take place on 12/11 and 1/15. -
Preparing for your Loved One’s Future
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressGuest Speaker Julie Sherman from Thrivent Financial, along with Cathryn Reher, Attorney with Long, Reher, Hanson, & Price, P.A., will discuss financial and legal strategies in light of available government benefits and the interplay with special and supplemental needs trusts. A light dinner with the guest speakers will take place at 6pm before the workshop! -
Tech for Teens Club : Building Websites
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet. Students will create their own unique website and publish it online. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills, but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.This workshop is full. -
Planning for Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series : ABCs of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Chanhassen - Map and AddressThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool. -
Family Participation on Committees and Councils
Date: Monday, November 25, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParents of children ages birth to five who are on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be prepared to actively participate on committees at the local, regional, and state level.
December 2019
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Tech for Girls Club : Amusement Parks & Physics
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressHave you ever wondered how a roller coaster works? It’s not magic, it’s physics! Join us in this Tech for Girls workshop to learn the physics behind amusement park rides. Girls will also make their own marble roller coaster to put their knowledge into action! -
Living on Your Own Series : Part 2: Taking Care of Your Home - Technology to Support Household Tasks
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis second workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will discuss technology to help individuals with disabilities to complete household tasks and live more independently. We will demonstrate apps and devices that include reminders, timers, and task directions. The other workshops in this series will take place on 11/13 and 1/15. -
ABCs of the IEP for Transition-age Students and Their Parents
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019 — 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CSTLocation: Spring Lake ParkThis workshop helps parents and students in 8th grade and above understand how to use the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to support the transition to adulthood. Students can register separately for their own workshop where they will have the opportunity to talk about what transition means to them, learn about the laws that support transition, get to know their IEP better, and create a self-advocacy tool. -
Tech for Teens Club : Take Apart a Computer
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the different components that make up a computer. Start with a completely assembled machine and take it apart piece by piece. We’ll discuss the different parts and what they do. And if you’re up to the task, try to put it back together! Use of a screwdriver and some small screws involved. No previous experience is required.
January 2020
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Living on Your Own Series : Part3: Taking Care of Meal Planning - Technology for Grocery Shopping, Cooking, and More
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis third workshop in the ‘Living on Your Own’ 3-part series will demonstrate apps and devices for meal planning, making a grocery list, and following cooking instructions to help adults with disabilities live more independently. The other workshops in this series will take place on 11/13 and 1/15. -
Tech for Teens Club : Building a Robot
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CSTLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressIn this workshop, teens with disabilities will assemble a robot and program it to respond to the environment. Students will learn about the entire process of building a robot, from assembly to executing code. This workshop is designed for students with basic computer skills but no previous coding knowledge is required. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.