Parent Training and Advocacy - PACER Center
8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
Open to all families of children with any disability, from ages birth - 26
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Somali; Spanish; interpreters available upon request
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??Helps parents and others navigate systems that serve children and young adults with disabilities in areas such as special education, mental health, and transition to adulthood. Service areas include: - Individual assistance: Advocates are available by phone and email to guide families, explain available options, and share additional resources. Advocates who speak Spanish and Somali are available and will work to assist in other languages upon request. - Information dissemination: Provides printable and online resources with practical tips for accessing services for children and youth with disabilities. - Trainings and workshops: Provides free virtual and in-person trainings and seminars to educate parents of children with disabilities and professionals on various topics related to special education and other disability services.
06/06/2025
PACER Center
Supports families of children with any disability from birth to young adulthood through three program areas: parent training and advocacy, assistive technology, and social inclusion.