Workshops and Live Stream Events

April 2025

• Assistive technology to support sensory needs

  Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Join us for a sensory workshop to explore tools and devices designed to enhance sensory experiences in sight, sound, and touch. Participants will discover a variety of options that can support their different sensory needs and learn how they can be used in everyday settings!
  Assistive technology to support sensory needs - Register for this workshop

May 2025

• Tech for Teens Club : Build your own 3D printed lightsaber

  Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 — 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT
  Location: PACER Center
  Unleash your inner Jedi (or Sith) and learn how to assemble a custom mini lightsaber in this hands-on workshop! Students will learn how to wire an LED filament for a glowing blade and piece together the components to create their finished product. Tech for Teens is a workshop for youth with disabilities ages 12-20.
  Build your own 3D printed lightsaber - Register for this workshop

• Navigating government and community disability resources

  Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Join us to learn about statewide disability resource networks to help you solve problems, navigate the systems, and plan for the future. This workshop will feature a guest speaker from Disability Hub to provide detailed information on the ins and outs of community resources and government programs.
  Navigating government and community disability resources - Register for this workshop

• Introduction to customized employment for young adults

  Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  Is customized employment an option for your young adult? Join us to hear from Margie Webb, MS, CRC, a customized employment specialist for Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, about flexible employment options for young adults with disabilities. She will explore how customized employment can meet both the needs of employers and the strengths, needs, and interests of the job seeker.
  Introduction to customized employment for young adults - Register for this workshop

• Navigating Minnesota waiver services

  Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 — 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop will help parents and professionals understand the types of disability waivers available in Minnesota. It will cover who qualifies, how to apply, and what services they can provide. Participants will learn about key terms, the role of case managers and support planners, and other practical tips for navigating the system. Whether you’re new to waivers or looking for a refresher, this session will provide valuable tools and resources to better support individuals with disabilities.
  Navigating Minnesota waiver services - Register for this workshop

June 2025

• Transitioning from early intervention to special education services

  Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  When a child with disabilities turns three, they make the transition from early intervention to preschool and special education. This workshop will explain the difference between early intervention services and preschool special education services and provide helpful tips for making this change.
  Transitioning from early intervention to special education services - Register for this workshop

• Executive function tools to support independent living

  Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
  Location: Online Web Streaming
  This workshop will explore technology that helps support executive function for individuals with disabilities so they can increase their independence. It will also include a demonstration of apps and devices that support independent living.
  Executive function tools to support independent living - Register for this workshop