Special Needs Consortium

10/13/2025

It’s time for the Barn Bash. Mandie has been planning an awesome evening of fun games, activities and of course treats. No tricks though.
The horses will be in costumes again too.
This event if free but there will be delicious food and raffles for purchase so feel free to skip dinner at home and join us at Stoneybrook.
Preregistration is required. The link is here:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/stoneybrookfoundation/event/halloweenbarnbash2025/

10/11/2025

Our Annual Halloween Party is almost here!

Join us on Saturday, October 18 from 11am–1pm at Casey’s Clubhouse for a fun-filled day.

Free admission
Open to the public
Games, treats & activities for the whole family
Costumes encouraged (but optional!)

Bring your family and friends—it’s going to be a spooktacular celebration!

Check out the flyer for all the details.

10/10/2025

🧠 What is person-centered planning and how do you make sure it’s part of your student’s IEP?
Join us October 14 to find out! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxuftke

📅 P*P Info Session

🎯 Tools, roles, and real examples to make planning meaningful

💻 Free, virtual, and made for families

10/09/2025

Join us for a fun Halloween themed event with treats and activities for the kids in our community! 🍬🍭

Our Foster Care program, located in Wilkinsburg, is hosting a Trunk or Treat. Last year we had over 100 kids attend this event with their families, and we are looking forward to hosting more this year!

Trunk or Treat will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm at 221 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg. Cars will be decorated with a variety of spooky themes and plenty of candy will be handed out. We will also have games with prizes to be won.

We are seeking both sponsors and participants who want to decorate their cars to help us make this event a success. Those who participate in decorating their cars will be asked for a $10 donation and entered into a 50/50 raffle for best theme.

Donate or sign up to bring your car at https://wfspa.org/events/trunk-or-treat-2025/.

10/09/2025

10/08/2025

You are invited!
No registration is needed for this educational and informative presentations. While the session will not be recorded informa-tional documents will be made available to attendees. Please direct questions to the SNC email at snc@specialneedsconsortium.org. Learn more or contact SNC by scanning the QR code to visit the SNC website. www.specialneedsconsortium.org/contact
You can reach Mary at mevrard@alleghenycounty.us
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10/08/2025

Join RMU and Envision Blind Sports for a Decathlon! So much fun to be had!

10/07/2025

Join us on Monday, October 13 for our annual Special Education Conference. We have some amazing presenters and sessions with two powerful keynotes planned. Click here for FREE registration! https://forms.gle/FouW2yWjMwE2cKmU7

10/06/2025

Join Achieva on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for Supporting Calm: A Family Guide to Understanding and Supporting Emotional Regulation. https://www.achieva.info/events/adv-supporting-calm

This free webinar will help families:

✔️ Understand what emotional regulation means for students with disabilities
✔️ Learn what happens in the brain and body during stress
✔️ Discover tools schools use to support regulation
✔️ Explore ways families can help at home and partner with school staff

Presenter: Dr. Maria Paul, Ed.D., a seasoned special education leader with 26+ years of experience, currently serving as Program Officer for Public Schools. Dr. Paul brings expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, assistive technology, disability advocacy, and family-centered support.

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: FREE

👉 Register now to reserve your spot: https://www.achieva.info/events/adv-supporting-calm

10/06/2025

Are you a working person with a disability wondering about the best way to save, invest, or plan for the future financially? Join PA ABLE as they celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October with webinars every Tuesday from 1:00-2:15 pm.

October 7: Financial Tools for Working People with Disabilities: Savings, Checking, and PA ABLE

October 14: Financial Tools for Working People with Disabilities: Long-term and Short-term Investing

October 21: Financial Tools for Working People with Disabilities: Work While you Maintain Your Benefits with Work Incentives and the PA ABLE Savings Program

October 28: Disability Employment and Savings Success Stories

Learn more and register here: https://www.paable.gov/webinars/