PEN Project

PEN Project https://prntexas.org/texas-ptis/pen-project/ PEN Regional Coordinators are here for you! What if I'm not sure if PEN Project can help me? - Call us anyway!

We can help you understand your child’s disability, understand your rights and responsibilities under IDEA, obtain and evaluate resources and services for your child, and fully participate as a team member with professionals in planning services for your child. What kind of assistance does PEN offer?

* Individual assistance over the phone and in-person
* Workshops and webinars on a variety of spe

cial education topics
* Access to resources such as printed publications and online courses

How Do I Get Started? - Call us at our coordinating office at 915.259.8717 or email us at penprntx@gmail.com

Is There A Cost? - No. All of our services are provided at no cost to parents of infants, toddlers, children and youth with all types of disabilities. PEN Project offers many services and can provide contacts for other national, state and community resources, so chances are, there is something to fit your needs

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to two incredible members of our team:👏 Josue Gutierrez, PEN Project Activity Coo...
04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to two incredible members of our team:

👏 Josue Gutierrez, PEN Project Activity Coordinator
👏 Brenda Mendez, PRN Data Entry Specialist

Your hard work, organization, and dedication keep everything running smoothly. You both play a huge role in supporting our families and our mission.

Thank you for everything you do day in and day out. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙

04/22/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the ARD process?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join us in Wichita Falls for Empowering Parents: Navigating the ARD Process and Beyond—a day of clear answers, practical tools, and real support.

🍴 Lunch provided | 🎟 Door prizes | 🚗 Mileage stipends

👉 Register in person: https://bit.ly/2026-EmpoweringParentsWF

👉 Apply for a stipend: https://bit.ly/2026-EmpoweringWF-ParentStipend

📅 May 16, 2026 | 8:30 AM
📍 Region 9 ESC

04/22/2026

Español:
La transición a la vida adulta es un camino de crecimiento, aprendizaje y nuevas oportunidades. Acompañar a nuestros jóvenes con información y apoyo hace toda la diferencia.

Join us for Seeds of Change, a day dedicated to learning, connection, and empowering every individual with disabilities ...
04/21/2026

Join us for Seeds of Change, a day dedicated to learning, connection, and empowering every individual with disabilities to thrive. Families, caregivers, educators, and community members, this space is for you.

This is a no cost event.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: EPCC ACS – Building A, 9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925

Let’s explore resources, meet local organizations, and plant seeds of hope, inclusion, and opportunity.

Register Here:

👉 General Registration: bit.ly/PEN-Seeds-2026

Let’s grow together. 🌱

For more information:
Diana Serrano
915-259-8717
penregion19@prntexas.org
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Acompáñanos a Seeds of Change, un día dedicado al aprendizaje, la conexión y el empoderamiento de cada persona con discapacidades. Familias, cuidadores, educadores y miembros de la comunidad , este espacio es para ustedes.

Este es un evento sin costo.

Detalles del evento:

Fecha: Sábado, 9 de mayo del 2026

Hora: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Lugar: EPCC ACS – Building A, 9050 Viscount Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925

Vamos a explorar recursos, conocer organizaciones locales y sembrar semillas de esperanza, inclusión y oportunidades.

Crecemos mejor cuando crecemos juntos. 🌱

Regístrate aquí:
👉 General Registration: bit.ly/PEN-Seeds-2026

Para más información:
Diana Serrano
915-259-8717
penregion19@prntexas.org

People on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who go to work have more money to spend. They can also keep Medicaid covera...
04/21/2026

People on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who go to work have more money to spend. They can also keep Medicaid coverage while working. Here is a toolkit that will help you understand how wages impact SSI. You will learn about the special tools, called work incentives, that let you keep more of your SSI when you work.

For more information:

https://www.independentfuturesthatwork.com/resource/y-tacs-vr-toolkit-for-ssi-youth/

🌟Join us tomorrow for the Autism in Focus Webinar Series for a better understanding of autism.🕛 12:00–1:00 PM MSTRegiste...
04/21/2026

🌟Join us tomorrow for the Autism in Focus Webinar Series for a better understanding of autism.

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM MST

Register Below:

https://bit.ly/4pPGCEG

04/21/2026

Advocacy. Education. Impact.
Jessica Dominguez, PRN PEN Project-Region 12 Regional Coordinator, continues to be a powerful voice for parents and youth every day.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.Dalal Lama
04/20/2026

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.
Dalal Lama

04/20/2026

Ayudamos a padres y jóvenes autodefensores a:

Comprender la discapacidad
Identificar programas y opciones de servicios
Participar como miembros del equipo junto con profesionales durante la preparación del IEP
Comprender las leyes estatales y federales
Comunicarse de manera más efectiva con los profesionales
Desarrollar las habilidades de defensa necesarias
Construir una red de apoyo

Todos nuestros servicios son gratuitos para padres y jóvenes autodefensores.

Volunteering 🤝 or Working 💼 … which one fits YOU best?Join Jamie and Josue at this month’s Virtual Youth Hangout as we t...
04/19/2026

Volunteering 🤝 or Working 💼 … which one fits YOU best?

Join Jamie and Josue at this month’s Virtual Youth Hangout as we talk about real-life skills, explore options, and figure out what path might be right for you!

We’re keeping it fun AND interactive
🎉 Learn something new
🎁 Win raffle gift cards
🎮 Play games and connect with others

And hey … you could be a winner just like our friend Anne Marie 👏

This is your space to hang out, grow, and be part of a community that gets you.

👉 Tap in and register: bit.ly/Virtual-YOUth-Hangout

Don’t miss it!

04/19/2026

We help parents and youth self-advocates to:
-Understand the disability
-Find program and service options.
-Participate as team members with professionals during IEP preparation.
-Understand state and federal laws.
-Communicate more effectively with professionals.
-Gain needed advocacy skills.
-Build a support network.
-All of our services are free to parents and youth self-advocates.

💙 To serve families and youth well, posts from our Communications Team will be parent-focused on Tuesdays (English) and Wednesdays (Spanish), and youth-focused on Thursdays (English) and Fridays (Spanish). Same information — shared in both languages!

💙 Para servir mejor a las familias y a los jóvenes, las publicaciones de nuestro equipo de Comunicaciones estarán enfocadas en padres los martes (en inglés) y miércoles (en español), y en jóvenes los jueves (en inglés) y viernes (en español). ¡La misma información, compartida en ambos idiomas!

Address

7400 Viscount Boulevard Suite 201
El Paso, TX
79925

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19152598717

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