Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

02/13/2026

Our Prenatal Exposure Education Project (PEEP) team will be in attendance at the upcoming Diaper Giveaway hosted by Community Health Alliance & Molina Healthcare of Nevada, and we would love to see you there! 💚

Join us for free diapers (newborn to pull-ups), wipes, baby clothes, and connections to helpful community resources. This event is a great opportunity for families to get support and learn more about what’s available in our community.

📍 St. Peter Canisius Church / Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
📅 Tuesday, February 17
⏰ 5–7 PM

Spread the word and join us! 👶✨

02/12/2026

Join the NCED - Family Navigation Network for Navigating the Road to Independence—bringing families together with experts and resources to help youth prepare for adult life with clarity, confidence, and connection.

🎓 A limited number of family scholarships are available. To request one, contact Maria Barber at mariabarber@unr.edu
📍 Reno + Virtual
📅 March 6–7
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/49QNpJD

02/10/2026

Calling all educators and professionals! 📣
Join Navigating the Road to Independence and earn up to 13 CEUs while gaining practical strategies to support youth with disabilities and special health care needs.

For youth, families, and professionals navigating the transition to adulthood.

🗓 March 6–7 | In-person & virtual
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/49QNpJD

02/09/2026

02/03/2026

Wolf Pack Basketball: Recognition & Inclusion Game 🏀💙

Join Hoop.Camp for a special night celebrating athletes with disabilities alongside UNR Men’s Basketball. This Recognition & Inclusion Game highlights belonging, teamwork, and community both on and off the court.

✨ Athletes will be honored, announced with the team, participate in timeout activities, and play in a 5-minute halftime game.

📍Lawlor Events Center, Reno
🗓 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰7:00 PM

📩 For questions, contact Coach Steve Garrity at steve@hoop.camp or (503) 875-8281.
🔗 Follow the link to sign up!
https://hoop.camp/events/reno2026/

01/31/2026

We’re excited to share this prenatal workshop opportunity with our community! ✨

Bloom Within offers a 3-session mindful pregnancy series with in-person and virtual options.

Follow the link below to register today!
https://unr-vbepl.formstack.com/forms/mindfulpregnancyregistrationfy26

Workshop Update!✨

Bloom Within: A Mindful Path Through Pregnancy has been thoughtfully redesigned into a 3-session prenatal workshop series (previously 6) — the same supportive, values-based approach, now with more flexibility.

🗓 In-Person Option
Location: Northern Nevada HOPES, 580 5th St, 3rd Floor – Community Room A
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb 10–24, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Perfect for those who prefer connection and shared space

💻Virtual Option- Can’t attend in person or during the day?
Sign up through the interest form to join our virtual 3-week series
Dates: Thursdays, Feb 26–March 12, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM

This workshop is designed to support prenatal caregivers in building mindfulness, coping with stress and strong emotions, and making values-based choices during pregnancy and beyond.

🔗Link below to register or email pbisnv@unr.edu.
https://unr-vbepl.formstack.com/forms/mindfulpregnancyregistrationfy26

01/27/2026

Just one week to go! ⏰

Join Positive Behavior Support - Nevada on February 3–5 for the 2026 Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Supports Annual Conference 🎉

This annual conference brings together educators, administrators, and school teams from across Nevada to learn, connect, and strengthen Positive Behavior Supports in our schools.

📅 Feb 3–5, 2026
📍 University of Nevada, Reno Joe Crowley Building
📝 Register here: https://event.fourwaves.com/nvapbs/pages

Don’t miss out. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Join 2026 Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Supports Annual Conference, February 3-5, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

01/27/2026

Join the NCED - Family Navigation Network for their Navigating the Road to Independence summit, designed for youth, families, and professionals navigating the transition to adulthood.

From healthcare and education to employment and independent living, this two-day event offers practical tools and real-world guidance every step of the way. A dedicated youth track will be offered on Saturday, with youth and young adults also welcome to attend Friday’s general sessions.

🗓 March 6–7 | In-person & virtual
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/49QNpJD

01/26/2026

Training Update! 📣

The NATRC UbiDuo training has been rescheduled to February 4th at 12 p.m.

We’ll share the updated link closer to the training date (it may be the same Eventbrite link). Thank you so much for your understanding! 💛

Attention individuals with hearing impairments and/or communication disorders!

Join us for a free virtual training on the UbiDuo 3, a face-to-face interaction device designed to support effective interaction.

Hosted by the Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC), this free Zoom training is open to individuals, families, and professionals who use or are interested in the UbiDuo 3.

🗓️ January 28
⏰ 12:00 PM PT
💻 Zoom (link provided after registration)
🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ubiduo3-training-by-natrc-tickets-1980727457144?aff=oddtdtcreator

📩 Questions? Contact us:
Catherine Kelley: catherinekelley@unr.edu
Allen Gilbert: 702-496-0817 | allengilbert@unr.edu

01/26/2026

Happening TONIGHT! ✨🛼

We’re kicking off our brand-new self-advocacy club with a fun community skate night TONIGHT at Roller Kingdom! Come skate, hang out, laugh, and connect with friends old and new.

🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍Roller Kingdom, 515 E 7th St, Reno, NV 89512
🍿 Bring a snack, potluck dish, or drink to share!
👗 Costume contest encouraged, so bring your fun, funky, or throwback vibes

This is just the beginning. We’ll be meeting at different spots around the community each month, so don’t miss the kickoff! 💛

📞 For more information:
Diana Rovetti: 775-233-9547
Travis Mills: 775-815-7402

01/20/2026

Attention individuals with hearing impairments and/or communication disorders!

Join us for a free virtual training on the UbiDuo 3, a face-to-face interaction device designed to support effective interaction.

Hosted by the Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center (NATRC), this free Zoom training is open to individuals, families, and professionals who use or are interested in the UbiDuo 3.

🗓️ January 28
⏰ 12:00 PM PT
💻 Zoom (link provided after registration)
🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ubiduo3-training-by-natrc-tickets-1980727457144?aff=oddtdtcreator

📩 Questions? Contact us:
Catherine Kelley: catherinekelley@unr.edu
Allen Gilbert: 702-496-0817 | allengilbert@unr.edu