PAVE - Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment

06/18/2026

Unlock free access to PAVE’s Learning Library—tools, videos, and guides to support families navigating special education, IEPs, 504 Plans, and disability rights. Learn at your pace, anytime!

Visit https://training.wapave.org/

to sign up for FREE and learn at your own pace!

06/18/2026

Military Families know that around this time it’s considered to be PCS Season! Military families are likely to switch schools more often than other families. This can require learning new rules and finding new resources. To help plan, here are five valuable tips for a smooth PCS (permanent change of station, which is the military language for “relocation”) with a special educational or medical needs child.

Learn more : https://wapave.org/five-tips-for-a-smooth-pcs/

06/17/2026

Great news from Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL)

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22nd!

Beginning June 22nd, visitors are welcome Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whether you're a patron, volunteer, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you back to the library.

Have questions? Call us at 206-615-0400 or email [email protected].

We are excited to announce that the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22nd!

Beginning June 22nd, visitors are welcome Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whether you're a patron, volunteer, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you back to the library.

Have questions? Call us at 206-615-0400 or email [email protected].

06/17/2026

Pierce P2P Family Picnic
June 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm PDT
REGISTER - https://wapave.org/event/pierce-p2p-family-picnic/

School’s out, summer is here, and it’s time to celebrate!

Join the Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) team for our Family Picnic. Come enjoy lunch, fun activities, and time to connect with other families in a welcoming, relaxed setting. We’ll be gathering in the backyard at our office and would love for you to stop by.

Whether you’re looking to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a fun afternoon with your family, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the end of another school year and kick off summer together!

06/16/2026

Online – P2P Lunch & Learn: Menstrual Hygiene for Girls with I/DD
July 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

REGISTER TODAY! Help us spread the word!!

Join Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) for a free online Lunch & Learn presented by Teddy Kemirembe, MSW, Founder of Bella Smiles for DD.

This informative session will introduce Bella Smiles for DD’s Strong Girls, Healthy Cycles program and explore practical approaches to menstrual health and hygiene for girls with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Learn how families can support confidence, independence, and healthy self-care habits while navigating menstrual health in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.

Register by visiting: http://www.tfaforms.com/5190015

For more info visit: https://wapave.org/event/online-p2p-lunch-learn-menstrual-hygiene-for-girls-with-i-dd/

06/14/2026

Events for the end of June! Sign up at wapave.org/events

06/14/2026

Keeping Kids Busy Through Summer: Summer Camp Alternatives

There are many inexpensive ways to entertain children over the summer. PAVE has a list of alternatives available to you.

https://wapave.org/keeping-kids-busy-through-summer-summer-camp-alternatives/

06/13/2026

DID YOU KNOW ?
Many people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities receive support through Medicaid programs called Home and Community Based Services waivers, or waivers for short? Washington’s five DDA waivers currently support more than 25,000 people with I/DD to live and participate in their communities. Each of the five DDA waivers has its own menu of services and eligibility requirements.

Learn more by watching the DDA Waiver Overview video, a new addition the their Waiver Services Video Library. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1tUPq5ofBETMtX2HGxUC7I2w6OSX5kP

You can also visit the WA State Department of Social www.youtube.com/