PACER Center

Founded in 1977, PACER Center is a nonprofit organization located at 8161 Normandale Boulevard in Minneapolis that provides training, information, and support to families of children and young adults with disabilities from birth through age 21. The organization empowers parents to advocate for their children’s education, offers workshops and resources on disability-related topics, promotes inclusion and bullying prevention through programs like puppet shows, and provides individual assistance to families across Minnesota and nationally. PACER operates on the principle of parents helping parents and serves as a trusted resource for families navigating special education, employment, and independent living opportunities for their children with disabilities.