2nd Annual Camp Ability was a success! Thank you, Amerigroup!
PEN Project, in partnership with the Children’s Disabilities Information Coalition (CDIC), hosted its 2nd Annual Camp Ability for youth with disabilities ages 14-22 years old.
The objective of this week-long Summer Camp is to increase the knowledge of youth with disabilities by providing them with information and training that will increase their capacity to become effective self-advocates.
Thank you, Amerigroup, for your continued partnership and support of our kids and young adults with disabilities!
Click here to check out our pictures and videos!
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Camp Ability 2019 Talent Show practice!
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CONGRATULATIONS, VINCENT!
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Special Ability at Work
The Hospitals of Providence
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Upcoming Webinars / Facebook Live!
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Join us on Wednesday, July 17 @ 12:15 p.m. CDT, as Steven Aleman, Disability Rights Texas, gives an update on the 86th Legislative Session. Learn which special education issues were considered during the legislative session and how this may affect your child’s education.
- Closed caption will be provided by VITAC.
Register for this webinar at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__i92VD6OQMClUYYL7aXOYg
If you have questions about our statewide or collaborative webinar series, please contact Meagan Sanders at msandersprn@sbcglobal.net.
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Related Services
presented by Jamie Thomas
July 18th 11:00 am, CST
Speech, occupational therapy and psychological services are only a few of the Related Services that may be needed by students with disabilities. This workshop will teach parents how students become eligible for Related Services, as well as how those services are delivered and coordinated. An overview of all Related Services under IDEA will be provided.
Contact Jamie Thomas: 325.450.2774 jthomaspen@gmail.com
Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?
presented by Stephanie McLoughlin
July 24th 12:30 pm, CST
https://www.facebook.com/PRNPENProject/
This workshop will provide participants with a practical understanding of what bullying is and the impact it can have on children with disabilities. We will learn about the different types of bullying, intervention strategies and the role that adults can play in the prevention of bullying.
Contact Stephanie McLoughlin: 806.281.3495 smcloughlinpen@gmail.com
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“If you cannot see where you are going,
ask someone who has been there before.”
~J Loren Norris
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Reach for the Stars! Conference & Disability Resource Fair 2019
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For more information: Sonia Barrozo 915.494.3925
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For more information: Stephanie McLoughlin 806.281.3495
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Q&A with Chuck Noe –
Facebook Live
Join Chuck Noe, Education Specialist for Partners Resource Network, for his bi-weekly Q&A via Facebook Live. Chuck will discuss a range of topics and answer your questions.
https://www.facebook.com/PRNTexas/
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Partners Resource Network is always looking for new ways to help parents and caregivers on their way to becoming advocates for their children. We believe the best way to meet this goal is to empower parents and caregivers through education.
You can register for our online courses by going to:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQ8MWPS
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Youth Workshops & Trainings
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 The intent of these workshops and trainings is to teach youth (14 - 26 years) with disabilities how to self-advocate.
Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are of interest to you, finding out who will support you in your journey, knowing your rights and responsibilities, reaching out to others when you need help and friendship, and learning about self-determination.
You can click HERE to sign up to receive information on upcoming events in your area!
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4th of July Strategies for Special Needs Kids
The 4th of July is an exciting holiday, but for special needs kids it can all be a bit too much. Think about it: fireworks are basically EXPLOSIONS! Things blowing up can be challenging for someone who is sensitive to loud noises. Also, fireworks can’t happen until nightfall, which may mean staying up late.
>>> Read Article
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42 Fun Activities for Kids at Home
There are many dangers to too much screen time. Too much screen time limits creativity and is a detriment to developing social skills and imagination.
Instead of turning on the television or letting the kids play computer games try some of these creative, fun activities.
>>> Read Article
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Summer and Beyond: How to Get Your Special Needs Child To Read
Many schools have started assigning Summer Reading to keep kids in good habits and also to avoid the dreaded summer brain drain, where they lose some of the skills learned during the academic year due to lack of practice. Sometimes the reading assignment can be fun, like a competition to see who reads the most pages or books or minutes.
>>> Read Article
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Summer Success Kit for Kids With ADHD
School's out, but children still need structure and support to thrive during the break
Summer vacation is an exciting time of year, but for kids with ADHD — and their parents — the long days, new activities and lack of structure can turn excitement into disaster. Here are some suggestions to help kids with ADHD (and mom and dad, too) have a fun, safe, relaxing break.
>>> Read Article
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Summer and Sensory Processing Issues
How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities
For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time.
>>> Read Article
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Ready To Learn Television: Creating Educational Television and Digital Media for Young Children
To support children’s early learning and school readiness, ED’s Ready To Learn Television grant has funded the development of educational television and digital media targeted at preschool and early elementary school children and their families, especially those who live in low-income communities. As part of their grant,
>>> Read Article
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Playlist - LIFESKILLS Radio
Life Skills Radio explores the world of Life Skills education in our schools, communities, and daily lives.
We’ll meet with experts in their field, real teachers, both old and new, and all sorts of other specialists you’ll meet throughout your education journey. They’ll share their stories, strategies, and experience related to all sorts of educational topics as we journey through this amazing world we call life skills.
All episodes drop Friday June 14th.
>>> Visit website
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Podcast: Employment Success for People with Disabilities
Jim Fruchterman discusses Benetech’s research on expanding employment success for people with disabilities, and how inclusive hiring and accessible technology intersect with Silicon Valley’s push to drive innovation.
This podcast is developed in partnership with Workology.com as part of PEAT's Future of Work series, which works to start conversations around how emerging workplace technology trends are impacting people with disabilities.
>>> Visit website
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2-Minute Tutorial: How to Teach Kids With Motor Skills Issues to Button Clothes
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 Get Creative When Funding College or Career School
Are you an active volunteer? Do you play a school sport? Do you have a high GPA? If so, you may qualify for a number of different scholarships (a.k.a. free money). Find out what scholarships are available. |
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Practical Strategies for Helping Parents in Conflict: Assisting
Divorced or Estranged Parents Through the IEP Process (Webinar)
Administrators and teachers often do not know the best way of ensuring that each parent is respected and that their opinions are valued. Parents may feel confident in advocating for their child but may be very uncomfortable sitting at the IEP meeting with a former partner. This webinar assists all IEP team members in learning strategies that enable the focus of the meeting to be where it should be: on the needs of the child.
View this and other CADRE resources: https://www.cadreworks.org/for-families
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14 Ways to Help Older Kids Build Motor Skills
Kids develop gross and fine motor skills at different rates. And while there are many activities to help younger kids work on fine and gross motor skills, they’re not generally aimed at older kids who struggle with these skills.
There are certain learning and attention issues that can affect motor skills. These include dyspraxia, visual processing issues and sensory processing issues. Tweens and teens with these issues may still need to work on strengthening their motor skills.
>>> Read Article
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Transition Planning Checklists
Transition services must be included in the IEP that is in effect when your child turns 16 - but the IEP team can plan earlier if appropriate. Some states require earlier planning.
Your child's IEP transition plan should be based on his individual needs, interests, and choices - with goals that address what he is doing now and what he wants to do when high school is over. |
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The Rules of Dating (and Breaking Up) with ADHD
Dating with ADHD requires knowing how your symptoms color a relationship, and making an organized effort to treat the other person fairly and honestly.
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 We value and appreciate your compliments, suggestions or complaints in order to improve our services and the way we communicate. If you are satisfied with the service you have received from us, please let us know ❣
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There are nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and Territories
Click here to find your PTI
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Who is PEN Project & How Do We Help?
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The contents of this newsletter were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M150023 However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.