Region B PTAC

05/29/2026

New Podcast Series Asks: What If Everyday Routines Were STEM Moments?
A new podcast series, STEMIE Family Hotline, provides a convenient and accessible way for families to:

Recognize STEM learning opportunities in everyday routines.

Build confidence in supporting young children's learning.

Feel empowered to approach daily activities with curiosity, creativity, and play.

The eight-episode podcast follows the Diaz family and their 9-month-old child, Leia, as they receive real-time support from STEM experts. Through everyday experiences, such as grocery shopping or going for an outdoor walk, the episodes show how simple moments can become meaningful STEM learning opportunities. Episodes also feature a guest expert who shares strategies and insights for making everyday moments more inclusive and supportive of all children's STEM learning.

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05/23/2026

Happy Birthday Parent to Parent of Miami!

05/20/2026

Region B PTAC appreciates Shelby McKay Knight and the work she does in Arkansas, as well as all of the Region B Parent Centers, their staff and their Executive Directors and Project Directors. Thanks for all that you do!!

Meet our Executive Director, Shelby Knight 💙

With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families with disabilities, Shelby brings passion, advocacy, and leadership to every aspect of The Center for Exceptional Families. Her dedication continues to create meaningful change across Arkansas.

Drop a 💙 in the comments to show your appreciation for Shelby and the work she does for our community!

05/05/2026

Scholarship opportunity for students with disabilities pursuing careers in media, communications or entertainment is industries. Apply by May 29th!

You have until May 29th to apply for AAPD's 2026 Tony Coelho Media Scholarship!

The Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will once again offer eight (8) scholarships to be used in the Fall semester of 2026. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their college or university. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries that will be enrolled in college or a university during the Fall of 2026 are eligible.

This scholarship honors Tony Coelho, a former U.S. Congressman from California, who was the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Do you know a student who sounds like a great fit? Share this post with them! 📲

Are you a student looking to pursue a career in media, communications, or entertainment? Apply by May 29, 2024 at 5PM ET. https://ow.ly/U8mt50YV9hn

ID: Image of text, applications for the Tony Coelho Media Scholarship are still open. Apply by May 29 at 5 PM ET.

05/05/2026

The International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute is a premier educational experience focused on evidence-informed practices that ensure that all young children, with and without disabilities, learn, play, and grow together in high-quality, inclusive early childhood settings.

You won't want to miss "Ways to Show You Care with Fred Rogers Productions" with Director of Learning and Education Mallory Mbalia.

This series of joy-filled, short documentaries and music video feature children showing how they care for their families. The videos are part of a multi-platform content initiative for children ages 2-6, their families, and caregivers.

Register today for the 2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute: https://go.unc.edu/Sd6e2

📆 May 19–21 (in-person); June 24–25 (virtual)
🌎 Chapel Hill, North Carolina

05/01/2026

Disney has reanimated 3 of its most popular recent songs to sign language. This project means children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing will now have Disney animated characters communicating directly with them in ASL!

Ahead of next week’s Disney+ debut, we’ve got a behind-the-scenes look at Disney Animation’s ‘Songs in Sign Language,’ including how the team reworked performances.

04/29/2026

Monarch Reader is a large library of open-source, accessible, texts for individuals with disabilities of all ages. Monarch Reader addresses the extreme shortage of easy-to-read books on topics that appeal to older students. Books are contributed to the site by teachers, students, parents, and others from around the world.

Digital books for beginning readers of all ages

04/25/2026

Thanks for your hospitality, Parent to Parent of Miami!

04/23/2026

Thank you, Formed Families Forward, for presenting at the Region B conference!