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In the event of inclement weather, PACER Center may cancel workshops. If you are registered for a workshop, we will contact you about cancellations. Also, please check this site the day of the workshop for a possible cancellation due to weather problems.
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APPy Hour : Take Control of Your New Year’s Resolutions – Apps to Track Habits, Get Reminders, and Stay Healthy
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressNeed help sticking to those New Year’s resolutions? This ‘APPy Hour’ will showcase mobile apps to support establishing new habits. Apps will include daily habit trackers, motivational reminders, wellness support, and fitness tracking. These apps are great tools for people with disabilities seeking to build independent living skills. Mobile apps for both Apple and Android devices will be demonstrated. -
Assistive Technology in Adult Settings: Postsecondary, Employment, Community
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 — 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressProfessionals who work with youth with disabilities will learn information on the role of assistive technology (AT) in the transition process, including specific AT skills students need to know. Explore examples of AT in a variety of adult settings, such as employment, postsecondary education, and community and independent living. -
Parent Leadership Training on Children’s Mental Health
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressParents of children and youth who have behavioral health challenges play an important role in their child’s services and supports and can use those experiences to help others. This training will cover information for parent leaders in Minnesota including: Parent leadership opportunitis, systems advocacy: an overview for parent leaders, and influencing change through the parent story. -
Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing: An Overview of Innovative Tools for School, Work, and Home
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 — 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: PACER Center - Map and AddressThis workshop will introduce you to new tools that support reading and writing. Demonstrations will include devices from the STC lending library, mobile apps, Chrome extensions, and Microsoft learning tools.