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PACER Center

PACER Center is a federally designated Parent Training and Information Center that improves educational opportunities and enhances the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families, as published on its site.

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PACER Center

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PACER Center is a federally designated Parent Training and Information Center that improves educational opportunities and enhances the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families, as published on its site. Its work covers parent training and advocacy, assistive technology solutions, and social inclusion programs, and services are free for families.

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What is this?
PACER Center improves educational opportunities and enhances the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families.
Why does it matter?
PACER offers Minnesota families free advocacy help, IEP training, and assistive technology guidance so parents can better navigate special education.
What should I do next?
Use 'Ask an advocate' to call or email PACER, or explore 'Get advice & guidance' at pacer.org for topic-specific help.
How does this connect to the rest of the manual?
PACER's Parent Training & Advocacy program directly supports families going through Minnesota's special education (IEP) process.

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