Crear relaciones entre los padres y las escuelas que se centren en involucrar a las familias de los estudiantes con discapacidades tiene un impacto positivo en los estudiantes. Durante este taller interactivo, los participantes explorarán su definición personal de “participación familiar” y cómo tanto los padres como los profesionales comparten la responsabilidad del éxito de ... Read more

This workshop on SSI/SSDI basics will review who is eligible, the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how other income affects these benefits and who qualifies for Medicaid and Medicare. This workshop will be presented by Andy Hardwick, Public Affairs Specialist of the Social Security Administration.

Learning and trying out life skills is an important step for students as they plan to move into adulthood. For many students with special health care needs and/or disabilities, planning for that transition can include developing skills needed to manage their own healthcare. PEATC and Got Transition have created a health care transition checklist to ... Read more

Join us every month for our Virginia Partners en Español meetings. A network created for professionals in the state of Virginia serving the Latinx community. A great opportunity for Virginia professionals working with the Latinx community to stay informed, make connections, and share information about the different services available for our community. Working together as ... Read more

PEATC is excited to welcome nationally renowned legal expert, Jonathan Martinis, Esq. to talk about the role of supported decision making in special education. Supported decision-making helps students with disabilities become more independent and make their own choices and decisions, with the help they need from trusted advisors, like family members. It’s an important option ... Read more

Hay beneficios gubernamentales disponibles para ayudar alas personas con discapacidad y comprender cuáles son esuna parte clave de la planificación para el futuro. Estos beneficios pueden ayudar a brindar asistencia adicional y apoyo comunitario a nuestros seres queridos. Sin embargo, navegar por este mundo de beneficios por discapacidad puede ser complicado, lento y frustrante. En ... Read more

PEATC invites you to join us for "Measurable IEP Goals." THIS WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED IN PERSON. This workshop brings families and educators together using a common language to build measurable goals for all students to ensure that families and schools know where the student is beginning and the progress that is being made over time. ... Read more

If you find it uncomfortable to talk with your child about sexuality and puberty, you’re not alone. Most parents do. However, being comfortable talking about this with your child is so important, as these conversations are critical to your child’s health and safety. They help your child with a disability develop self-care skills, cultivate social ... Read more

Este taller lo ayudará a aprender los pasos del proceso de Educación Especial. Los participantes obtendrán una comprensión básica del lenguaje de IDEA 2004 sobre altas expectativas y se familiarizarán más con su papel como padres en el desarrollo de Programas de Educación Individualizados (IEP). También tendrá la oportunidad de aprender algunas estrategias prácticas para ... Read more

PEATC, in collaboration with Fauquier County Parent Resource Center (PRC), presents this informative workshop. This webinar is presented in both English and Spanish. Ready or not, our kids are growing and developing. Every child develops at their own pace and milestones give us a general idea of when to expect certain skills to develop. Acting ... Read more

If you find it uncomfortable to talk with your child about sexuality and puberty, you’re not alone. Most parents do. However, being comfortable talking about this with your child is so important, as these conversations are critical to your child’s health and safety. They help your child with a disability develop self-care skills, cultivate social ... Read more

PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. You can attend one, some, or all of these informative workshops! January 19th - From Referral to Eligibility: A Deeper DiveFebruary 2nd - Anatomy of an IEPFebruary 16th - Measurable IEP GoalsMarch 2nd - How To Talk So Schools ... Read more

For Youth with Disabilities ages 14-22. This a part of a series of sessions designed specifically for Virginia youth with disabilities. These trainings are designed to increase an individual's’ capacity for self-advocacy and decision-making. Throughout the 7 session series, we will cover important topics including: setting and respecting boundaries, self-esteem and self-acceptance, pregnancy & STI ... Read more