TASK (Taking Action for Special Kids)

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

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📅Save the Date! Our annual Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit for Virginia high school students (ages 14-22) receiving special education IEP services and their parent(s) will be held on August 29, 2026.

Registration for first time attendees opens on July 7! If there are remaining tickets, registration will open to all starting July 21.

For more information, visit go.peatc.org/PYE26Reg

06/10/2026

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I'm excited to pass along this fun bit of news! The Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA is offering Sensory Friendly Productions! Visit their website for more information and ticket purchases: https://bartertheatre.com/sensory-friendly-performances/
June 26th: The Sword in the Stone
July 22nd: Cinderella
October 6th: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

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Save the Date for our Family Summits happening this summer: Richmond - Sunday Aug. 30th 12- 4pm Roanoke - September 13th, 12 -4pm If you have any questions or would like more information, please email [email protected].

06/03/2026

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🎠 Reminder that the Quiet Carnival is tomorrow - Wednesday, June 3rd, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!

This special event offers a less visually and audibly stimulating carnival experience and has become a cherished Cole Chevy Mountain Festival tradition.

We look forward to providing a more comfortable and enjoyable environment for individuals and families who may benefit from a quieter carnival atmosphere.

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

📣 Registration for 2026 Virtual Family Engagement Summit is LIVE! 📣

Join PEATC, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), invites you to the 2026 Virtual Family Engagement Summit: "Collaboration That Transforms Outcomes." This FREE virtual event brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and community partners who share a common goal - helping students with disabilities succeed in school and in life.

Participants will
➡️ Hear from inspiring speakers sharing practical tips, real-life experiences, and fresh ideas
➡️ Learn strategies for building stronger partnerships between families, schools, and communities
➡️ Explore resources and supports available to students with disabilities and their families
➡️ Engage in meaningful conversations
➡️ Leave with tools, ideas, and actionable takeaways

Together, we can build stronger relationships, improve communication, and create better outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.

📅August 22, 2026
🕓9:00 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. EST

Register here: go.peatc.org/26FESummit

06/01/2026

🗳️ Virginia Voting Rights Update

Beginning July 1, 2026, a new Virginia law changes how voting rights are addressed when a guardian is appointed.

Under the new law, individuals placed under guardianship will keep their voting rights unless a court specifically determines that those rights should be removed and provides an explanation for that decision.

This change shifts the process from automatic removal to preserving voting rights unless the court orders otherwise.

If voting rights were removed in the past, individuals may be able to petition the court to have those rights restored.

At Moms In Motion, we believe that access to information helps individuals and families make informed decisions about their rights and options. Review the resources in this graphic from The Arc of Northern Virginia to learn more about the law and available advocacy support from them and the disAbility Law Center of Virginia.

REV UP Virginia

05/28/2026

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Don't forget about the Youth Mental Health First Aid training at the Richlands Library tomorrow, May 29th from 12:30pm - 5:00pm. This free training provides education on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance use.