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Wednesday, September 30, 2025 • 9:30a.m.

Does your child have a diagnosis that benefits from adaptive education? Difficulties with reading, writing, math, attention, speech, organization, gross or fine motor skills? Is school a daily struggle? Do you have questions about the special education process? Are you struggling with the implementation of your child’s I.E.P.? Do you need additional resources or help for your child? Whether your child is in pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, or recently transitioned, we invite you to attend PALS meetings. We provide resources and opportunities to speak with other parents who listen, discuss, and lend support.

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PALS shares notices from many organizations that you can find on our Resources Page. Please note, although a resource may be presented by an organization supporting a need your family does not have, the presentation may actually be of interest to you and helpful. We encourage you to look beyond the label. For instance, ADDitudes offer many virtual webinars that families outside the scope of ADD/ADHD may find beneficial. If you know of an event or opportunity and do not see it listed, please send it our way; palsfcinfo@gmail.com.

Additionally, at PALS, we believe in empowering families with knowledge. you will find a treasure trove of events, trainings, and opportunities aimed at navigating the world of children with disabilities and special education. While these events shared are for informational purposes and not created by PALS and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, or official positions of PALS or participants, we encourage you to use your own judgement. Remember, your unique situation deserves careful consideration—always consult trusted professionals to guide you on your journey.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Keystone Scholars Accounts
Changes Coming to Medicaid in PA January 2027
Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Research Study
Pilot Testing a New Daily Surveys Protocol with Autistic Preschoolers
Art Therapy Study Eligibility Screening
ASERT Searchable Event Database Announcement
How to Contact Your Congressmembers
Service Dogs Who Respond to Seizures
DOMINIC NICKEL MATH TUTOR
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Pitt+Me RESIST Research Study Announcement
Need to Talk? The PEAL Center is Here for You.
Big Emotions Research Study Pitt 2025
RAD PASS
PennState Research Study
ASL Stories Directory
BSL Research
University of PIttsburgh ACE Study
Grant Connecting People Who Spell To People Who Would Like To Learn
Autism or CVI? Informational Flyer
Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement + Unified Protocol
Compass Duquesne University
Social Recreation and Lifelong Learning Opportunities Especially in Allegheny County
Navigation and Developmental Disabilities Informational Flyer
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IEP Bootcamp Inforamtive Flyer
University of Pittsburgh Center of Excellence for Autism Research
Variety-Barriers to Families Applying Inforamtive Flyer

CAMPS, COURSES, & CONFERENCES

The Arc Digital Literacy Creates Opportunities
Inclusive Sensory Nature Walk at Frick Park Summer Fall 2026
IGIA Sensory Inclusive Movement Classes Saturdays
ADHD Training for Parents
Very Special Camps Information
Smart Program Flyer August September 2026
Families to the Max: Foundational Course Series Fall 2026
GLR Field Hockey
Impact Parents Sanity School Fall 2026
Open Up Pittsburgh Fall 2026 Learning Bundle
OpenUp Pittsburgh Free September 2026 Classes
Talleres Fundamentales DE F2MAX Otoño de 2026
Flooding, Fighting, and Finding Your Footing in the Age of Dysregulation  September 25 & 2
LEAD Early Webinar September October 2026
Empieza Temprano Septembre Octubre 2026
Parenting: The Adventure Within Webinar September October 2026
LEND Pitt Advocacy Academy Fall 2026
Open Up Pittsburgh Inclusive Fall 2026 Yoga Club
When Regualation Tools Don't Work October 22, 2026
Family Leadership Institutes 2026
Impact Parents December 3-5, 2026
2026-2027 Family Leadership Institutes
Autism Connecting Conference April 9–11, 2027

ONE TIME EVENTS

Advocating Through Uncertain Times September 18, 2026
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14th Annual GBS CIDP Walk September 19,20206
Field day of Firsts with Variety Pittsburgh September 20, 2026
2026 Achieva Golf Classic September 21, 2026
ADHD Kids Are Awesome September 23, 2026
Early Intervention Webinar September 23, 2026 12:00PM
Early Intervention Webinar September 23, 2026 6:30PM
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Connect and Thrive for a Successful School Year with Gab Bonesso September 24, 2026
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Open Up Pittsburgh Dance Party September 25, 2026
Disability Pride Pittsburgh September 26, 2026
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Revealing the ADHD-Dysautonomia Link: Why POTS, MCAS, EDS, and Hypermobility Show Up So Of
Voting and Beyond October 7, 2026
SNC Disability Summit October 8, 2026
Kinship Webinar October 9, 2026
Azure Monster Bash October 18, 2026
Beyond History 2026 | Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Octobe
NEXTGEN Capitol Region October 24, 2026
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Autism Safety Expo October 30, 2026
Changes to Medicaid and MAWD (Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities) October 30
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks November 14, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Sensory Friendly Nutcracker December 6, 2026
A Musical Christmas Carol Sensory Friendly Performance December 20, 2026
Holiday Pops Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra December 20, 2026
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks February 27, 2027
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks April 10, 2027

RECURRING EVENTS

Band Together Music Therapy 2026
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports Cycling May–October 2026
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports Bowling 2026-2027
Empowered Esports Gaming Nights
Friday Night Kids Second Friday of the Month
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Late Diagnosis of Autism Support Group 2025
Ellie Mental Health SibShop Flyer
Creative Citizen Studios
Empowering Change Group Tuesdays at 6:30
MuseumLab Monthly Maker Meet up for Autistic Youth
Youth Empowerment Drop-in Wednesdays 6:30pm
In Toto Weekly Groups Schedule Inforamtive Flyer
Hope Grows Support Program Inforamtive Flyer
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TrySpecialNeeds.org

NFNCS.org Art and Exercise Inforamtive Flyer
The PaTTAN Family Resource Group Inforamtive Flyer

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