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Every November we honor the military family. This is a time where we recognize the sacrifices and challenges that family members make while supporting their loved one in uniform. Families can move as frequently as every two years when their loved one in uniform is relocated to a new duty station (called a PCS, aka Permanent Change of Station) – this involves moving, finding new employment for the spouse, finding a new school and transferring documents such as evaluations, current educational plans/programs, and finding community.

PAVE offers various resources and can help families as they prepare for the PCS including this short video and article called “Five Tips for a Smooth PCS”.

Check out the Events Calendar! Connect with others, learn, and listen to an array of educational topics when it works for you! Out for a walk, having a coffee/tea with a friend, or when you can’t sleep and need answers. PAVE’s Learning Library offers free, on-demand short snippets, just register and listen to what you want when you want it!

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Ages 3-5 Transition Toolkit - A Guide to Washington Services for 3-5 Year Olds with Disabilities

New parents have a lot to manage. Concern about whether a child’s growth and development are on track can be confusing. This toolkit provides places to begin if caregivers suspect that a baby or young child may need services due to a developmental delay or disability.

This article includes: Information that you can view, download, print and watch.

Connecting Youth, Families, and Communities: The Region D1 Transition Learning Collaborative (TLC)

This 2-part training has information about how to support a child’s behavior at school. When behavior gets in the way of learning, schools are responsible to figure out what the child is trying to communicate and teaching the child what to do instead.

This article includes: Information that you can view, download and print.

Level Up Your Social Media Game: Digital Safety Tips for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities

Social media has both benefits and disadvantages. To use social media safely and effectively, it’s important to practice digital safety and self-awareness. This guide teaches tips and tools to help you make smart choices and stay in control online.

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This article includes: Information that you can view, download, print and watch.

Respiratory Health Winter Update

Washington State is experiencing an overwhelming number of children and babies being hospitalized for respiratory diseases. The CDC has issued a Health Advisory for the state as the rise in the Flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID pushes the limits of pediatric hospitals.

Open Enrollment 2026

Open enrollment is here. It’s the period when you can sign up for or change your medical coverage. Medicaid has changed. There is no longer an open enrollment period, but anyone already on Medicaid must reapply every six months. However, self-paid plans and subsidized plans from Washington Health Plan Finder have open enrollment from November 1st, 2026 through January 15th, 2027.