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We_ve partnered with Target Circle. Vote by September 30.
Support PSND Through Target Circle

We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target's donation to us! 

Now through September 30, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target's donation will be divvied up. Find out more about Target Circle here:
http://www.target.com/circle

We're asking our supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity. Every vote counts to help us receive a portion of the available Target funds as we continue our mission to provide support and resources to parents & families, youth & young adults, professionals, and the community focusing on individuals birth-26 with learning differences or challenges.

Don't forget, as you earn more votes, you can keep voting multiple times during the campaign!

Thank you for your support, and we encourage you to share your support for us (and your thanks to Target) on social media throughout the duration of the voting!

Life Launch - The Road to a Good Life
Life Launch: The Road to a Good Life (Virtual Workshop)

Registration is now open for our upcoming virtual workshop, The Road to a Good Life.

A good life is important for everyone. Understanding what that looks like for youth with disabilities and how they can attain it is the main focus of this workshop. We will talk about college options when transitioning and what your rights are, along with what is available. You will get tips on transition planning and how to assess your strengths.

This virtual workshop is live and will be held online. Unlike traditional webinars, attendees will be encouraged to participate in activities and interact in discussions. Register today!

Where
Online

When
July 22 at 2:00 pm 

To attend you must register before the event. Register here: https://forms.gle/XNtJmYe9JHVB4E6U8

For more information: youth@pathfinder-nd.org
July
2020
In This Issue
Quick Links
 Resource Focus
Parent Advising
Early Childhood Transition and COVID-19
PSND
 
The COVID-19 national emergency has brought several changes to many parts of our lives.For a child with a disability who is receiving early intervention services and turning three years old, an additional transition takes place for the child and their family. 
Experienced Parent Program logo
Would you like support through the early intervention process?

Follow the link below to get support or to refer a parent to the program.
News from US Department of Education
Department of Education Releases IDEA Dispute Resolution in COVID-19 Q-and-A Documents

The Department of Education released two Questions-and-Answers documents to address dispute resolution during the COVID-19 environment. Each document provides answers to inquiries received by the department's Office of Special Education Programs. Responses address concerns related to implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while accounting for the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Youth & Young Adults
College campus
ND Universities and COVID-19

As the fall 2020 college semester start nears, the ND University System is monitoring developments related to the outbreak of COVID-19, which is causing disease and deaths in most countries. Here is the current status for the 11 institutions of the NDUS and other institutions of higher education in the state:
  Training Opportunities & Upcoming Events

Event
When
Where
Cost
Link
Life Launch: The Road to a Good Life (Pathfinder Virtual Workshop)
Jul 22
2:00 pm		Online
FreeMore Info
ADA Celebration ZOOM Teleconference (Dakota CIL)
Jul 23
8:00 am - 2:00 pm		Online
--More Info
ADA 30th Anniversary
Jul 26---
--More Info
Pathfinder Services of ND 
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Minot, ND 58701

The contents of this newsletter were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M110021. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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The contents of this newsletter were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M110021. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.