PEN Project

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💙 Pathways to Possibilities 2026 💙

Join us for a powerful day of resources, connection & opportunities for families, self-advocates & community partners! 💡🤝

📅 Aug 22, 2026 | ⏰ 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Baylor University – Cashion Academic Center, Waco TX

💡 Transition resources | Disability supports | Community services | Networking | Real connection

🎟️ REGISTER HERE:
📝 General: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Registration
💻 Virtual: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Virtual
💵 Stipend: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Stipend
🏢 Exhibitor: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Exhibitor

👇 We want to know:
⭐ In-person or virtual?
⭐ What topic do YOU want?
⭐ Tag someone who NEEDS this!
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✨ ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! ✨
💙 Conferencia Pathways to Possibilities 2026 💙

Un día lleno de recursos, conexión y oportunidades para familias, autogestores y socios comunitarios 🤝💡

📅 22 de agosto de 2026 | ⏰ 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Baylor University – Cashion Academic Center, Waco TX

💡 Recursos de transición | Apoyos para discapacidad | Servicios comunitarios | Conexiones reales

🎟️ REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ:
📝 General: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Registration
💻 Virtual: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Virtual
💵 Estipendio: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Stipend
🏢 Expositores: https://bit.ly/2026Pathways-Exhibitor

👇 Queremos saber:
⭐ ¿Presencial o virtual?
⭐ ¿Qué tema le interesa?
⭐ ¡Etiquete a alguien que debe venir!

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💙 The PEN Project is Looking for a Certain Kind of Person 💙

Not just someone looking for a part-time job. We're looking for someone who sees a parent sitting alone at an IEP meeting and thinks, "Someone should help them understand this."

Someone who isn't afraid to pick up the phone, someone who can walk into a room full of strangers and leave with new community partners, and someone who understands that behind every email, training, and resource request is a family trying to do their best.

The best PEN Project team members are:
✔ Strong communicators who can connect with families, educators, and community leaders
✔ Organized enough to manage multiple projects, events, and deadlines
✔ Comfortable speaking to groups and facilitating trainings
✔ Problem-solvers who focus on solutions
✔ Community-minded individuals who genuinely care about helping others
✔ People who can work independently while still being part of a larger statewide team
✔ Self-starters who don't wait to be told what needs to be done

Bonus points if you have lived experience navigating disability services, special education, transition planning, or advocacy. Parents helping parents is at the heart of what we do.

And here's a friendly reminder...
🚨 Before you hit send on that resume, please read the position description.

Make sure you understand the responsibilities and live in the service area for the position you're applying for.

We're looking for the right people who are ready to learn, grow, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

📧 Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Please include the position title in the subject line.

National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to honor female volunteers, known as "Donut Lassies," who fried donuts inside soldiers' war helmets to boost the morale of homesick troops on the front lines during World War I.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-doughnut-day-first-friday-in-june

🍯🐝 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🐝🍯

Did you know honey never spoils?
Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old — and still edible! 🤯

Honey’s natural chemistry makes it incredibly resistant to bacteria and spoilage. Nature is pretty amazing! ✨

What’s your favorite thing to put honey on? 🍞☕🍎

Summer time is around the corner and that means is time to relax! And what better way to do it by joining our friends from Art Fierro, City Representative District 6 in collaboration with Emergence Health Network. Join a space where you will have fun and memorable moments!

Our friends at the José Cisneros Cielo Vista Library have exciting news for our sensory‑friendly community!

All June long, they’ll be offering five sensory‑friendly Summer Reading Club activities tailored for a comfortable, welcoming experience.

Head to 1300 Hawkins and be part of the fun! 🦖

Space is limited to 20 participants.

Unlock your power this summer.

Want to know what self‑determination is all about? Not sure what to do before school starts again?

Reach out — we’ve got your back.

[email protected]
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Libera tu poder este verano.

¿Quieres saber de qué se trata la autodeterminación

¿No sabes qué hacer antes de que empiece el próximo año escolar

Comunícate con nosotros— estamos aquí para ti.

[email protected]

Transition Tuesday

Today’s spotlight is on building independence through everyday communication skills. This flyer breaks down practical tips for young people on how to use their cell phones appropriately — when it’s okay to use them, how to be respectful in public spaces, and why voicemail is an important tool.

Small habits like these help shape confident, responsible transitions into adulthood.



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Hoy destacamos habilidades que construyen independencia. Este volante ofrece consejos prácticos para que los jóvenes usen el celular de manera apropiada, respetuosa y profesional — desde cuándo evitar llamadas, cómo hablar en público y por qué el buzón de voz es una herramienta clave.

Pequeños hábitos que impulsan grandes transiciones.