Children with Disabilities and family support resources
Children with Disabilities and family support resources
PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential. PACER operates on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others.
With assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation.
PACER has information and resources for children and young adults with all disabilities, their parents and families, and the professionals working with the families.
Free workshops are offered throughout Minnesota to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals working with them
In Students and Young Adults, you will find information to help you to develop self-advocacy skills and gain a better understanding of how you can more effectively participate to increase your success in the classroom, at home, and in the community. By understanding your disability and its impact on your everyday life, you have a better chance of improving your life and accessing the systems of care that serve you.
- Learn how to take care of yourself!
- Learn how to share information about what helps you!
- Learn how to be a leader for other youth who, like you, would benefit from support and help.
