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PACER Center

A trusted source of information, training, and support for families of children with disabilities.

10/24/2025

Are you looking for ways to help your child make progress in their communication? Learn more about an approach called Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) from the Center for AAC and Autism. Join us for a workshop at PACER's Bloomington office and hear about how this strategy can help teach language and communication using iPads and speech generating devices.

This course offers .5 ASHA CEUs and is $139 to attend (50% off with coupon code CTG25 at checkout!). Register today at https://www.aaclearningjourney.com/learn/courses/120/language-acquisition-through-motor-planning-lamp - and be sure to choose the Bloomington, MN location.

10/22/2025

It’s UNITY DAY! 🧡
Across the country, people are wearing ORANGE to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion — powerful reminders that we all play a part in creating a world without bullying.

Whether it’s a classroom, workplace, or community event, every orange shirt, poster, and heart sends a message that we’re all in this together.

🧡 Share your Unity Day photos and moments using and
🧡 Celebrate with and as we come together to make every day a Unity Day.

👉 Learn more and access free resources at pacer.org/bullying

10/21/2025

Thank you to all who already signed the petition to reinstate critical Office of Special Education Programs staff at the U.S. Department of Education. PACER and the IDEA Preservation Coalition are still collecting signatures this week. Please sign and share today! https://forms.gle/ZLoWvmjeHRgHnCLo9

10/20/2025

Don't forget to wear and share orange for Unity Day this Wednesday, October 22! Each year, Unity Day is a chance for families, schools, and communities to come together and send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. Find out other ways you can celebrate at https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.

10/17/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! The 2025 theme “Celebrating Value and Talent" recognizes the importance of people with disabilities in the workforce.

PACER has information available to help your student get started with their career, including how to create a career pathway strategy, write employment goals in their IEP, and explore outside resources like Vocational Rehabilitation and CareerForce. Explore career planning resources and more at https://www.pacer.org/guides/education-work-housing/ewh-300/.

10/16/2025

Does your child struggle to attend school or stay there for the entire day? School avoidance can be a common issue for many students, affecting 5 - 28 % of youth at some time in their lives. Check out PACER's resources to learn more about school avoidance and how to develop a plan to help your child.

https://media.pacer.org/php/php-c269a.pdf

https://media.pacer.org/php/php-c269b.pdf

10/15/2025

Last week, the Trump administration announced they were laying off nearly all employees at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs who oversee implementation of the federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PACER is extremely concerned about the devastating effects this would have on ensuring that families, schools, and states receive the services and guidance they need to provide students with disabilities a free, appropriate public education.

You can help PACER in our efforts to reverse these harmful actions. Please join other families and community members across the country by signing this petition to reinstate critical OSEP staff: https://forms.gle/ZLoWvmjeHRgHnCLo9.

Thank you for raising your voice to help ensure strong support and oversight of IDEA at the U.S. Department of Education!

10/14/2025

Thank you for stopping by PACER's Open House & Tech Expo this weekend! We're so glad we were able to share the many ways our services can positively impact children with disabilities and their families, from assistive technology to helpful information about special education and bullying prevention - and many families in attendance were introduced to PACER services for the first time!

PACER's services are free for Minnesota families of children with disabilities. Learn more about how we can help your family at pacer.org or contact us at (952) 838-9000.

10/13/2025

Has your child's school recommended them for a special education evaluation? It may feel scary or overwhelming, but it is a step towards making sure your child has the support they need to learn and grow.

Check out PACER's short video to learn more about what this process may look like at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRShzxJ90TU&list=PLMe9zDtTPTVdR4tMwfEtXZ4gYsMItgr0z&index=3

Also available on PACER's YouTube channel in Spanish and Somali languages. Accompanying tip sheet can be found in the video description.

10/12/2025

Today is the last chance to ensure your t-shirts arrive in time for Unity Day! The shirts are $28 (free shipping included) and support free resources for students, families, and educators nationwide.

👉🏽 Order yours today at: https://stcroixprint.com/pacer_unity_day/shop/home.

Shirts are available for purchase through October 31.

10/11/2025

Don't forget to stop by PACER's Open House & Tech Expo today, Oct. 11! Visit our Bloomington office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about special education and transition services, watch a Tech for Teens project demo, and explore bullying prevention resources.

Don't miss the opportunity to connect in person and learn about how PACER can help your child and family! More info: https://www.pacer.org/events/open-house.

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8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN
55437

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

http://www.pacer.org/

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