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Wednesday, December 17, 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.

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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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How to Contact Your Congressmembers
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15 through December 7, 2025
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DOMINIC NICKEL MATH TUTOR
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Pitt+Me RESIST Research Study Announcement
Donate to Open Up Pittsburgh
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
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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
LEAF Scholarships Informational Flyer
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University of Pittsburgh Center of Excellence for Autism Research
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CAMPS, COURSES, & CONFERENCES

Pittsburgh ICE Inclusion Creates Equality Hockey Registration Open
Open Up Pittsburgh Applications for Winter Yoga Club Open
IGIA and Open Up PGH Free and Inclusive Movement for Health Practice Classes Fall 2025
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Creative Citizen Studios Fall 2025 Classes
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ADHD Training for Parents
Very Special Camps Information
Open Up Pittsburgh Free December 2025 Studio Classes
Cantate Pittsburgh Youth Chorus 2025-2026
Peal Center Family Leadership Institute (FLI) Fall 2025
From Break to Breakthrough Webinar Series Winter 2025
Youth Webinar Series: Transitions & The Road Ahead Winter 2025
International Seating Symposium March 30 - April 2, 2026

ONE TIME EVENTS

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Heart Health and ADHD Treatment Webinar December 2, 2025
Caregiver Support Group December 3 and 5, 2025
Local Task Force 3 on the Right to Education in Allegheny County: Self Advocacy - How to G
Tranquilidad Planificación a Largo Plazo, Espanol December 4, 2025
PA ODP Waiver 101: What is a Waiver and What Does it Dog? December 4, 2025
Waiver Basics Part 1 and 2 December 5 and 12, 2025
Handmade Arcade Sensory Friendly Shopping Hours December 5, 2025
Open Up Pittsburgh dance into the Next Decade December 5, 2025
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Sensory Friendly Santa Visit South Hills Village December 7, 2025
Sensory Friendly Santa Visit Ross Park Mall December 7, 2025
Spectrum Club Christmas Party December 7, 2025
Creative Citizen Studios Art Exhibit and Fundraiser December 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Performance December 7, 2025
Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve December 8 and 15, 2025
Transitions Through the LIfeSpan December 9, 2025
Family Meetings that Work December 10, 2025
Waiver Basics Part 1 and 2 December 5 and 12, 2025
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Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve December 8 and 15, 2025
Disability Power Series featuring Driving Mary Mc Conner December 16, 2025
Don't Tell Me What To Do PDA Webinar December 16, 2025
Caregiver Support Group December 3 and 5, 2025
Pittsburgh CLO Sensory Friendly A Musical Christmas Carol December 20, 2025
Pittsburgh Symphony Sensory Friendly Holiday Pops December 21, 2025
Sibling Good Life Group December 29, 2025
Phipps Conservatory Holiday Magic Sensory Friendly Night January 4, 2026
Autism Caring Center Potluck England Party January 31, 2025
Representative Dan Miller's Disability & Mental Health Summit May 7, 2026

RECURRING EVENTS

Sensory Friendly Afternoons at the Children's Museum of PIttsburgh 2025-2026
Empowered Esports Gaming Nights
2025-2026 TRAS bowling schedule
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Acheiva Empowered Voices Self-Advocacy Group August, September October, 2025
2025 TRAS cycling schedule
Friday Night Kids Second Friday of the Month
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EAWCPA Virtual Support Group 2025
Sensory Friendly Time National Aviary
Late Diagnosis of Autism Support Group 2025
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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
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Hope Grows Support Program Inforamtive Flyer
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NFNCS.org Art and Exercise Inforamtive Flyer
The PaTTAN Family Resource Group Inforamtive Flyer

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