PEN Project

09/04/2026

For 40 years, Partners Resource Network has believed in the power of young people with disabilities to speak up, grow in confidence, and help shape their own futures.

We’re proud to continue creating opportunities for Texas youth to learn, connect, advocate for themselves, and make their voices heard.

Today. Tomorrow. Together.
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Durante 40 años, Partners Resource Network ha creído en el poder de los jóvenes con discapacidades para expresar sus ideas, fortalecer su confianza y ser protagonistas de su propio futuro.

Nos enorgullece seguir creando oportunidades para que los jóvenes de Texas aprendan, se conecten, desarrollen sus habilidades de autodefensa y hagan escuchar sus voces.

Hoy. Mañana. Juntos.

09/03/2026

🔥 Your future starts NOW — and we want YOU in our next cohort!

Young adults with disabilities in El Paso: the Ability Fellows Program is your chance to step into a paid City fellowship and build real‑world skills, confidence, and connections that open doors.

🌟Join us for our Ability Fellows Information Night to learn how you can become part of this powerful, life‑changing opportunity.

💼 Supported by Marathon Petroleum and the City of El Paso — because your abilities deserve to be seen, valued, and invested in.
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🔥 ¡Tu futuro empieza HOY — y queremos que TÚ seas parte del próximo grupo!

Jóvenes con discapacidades en El Paso: el Programa Ability Fellows te ofrece un programa de aprendizaje con departamentos del municipio de El Paso, donde podrás desarrollar habilidades profesionales, confianza y conexiones con oportunidades .

🌟Acompáñanos en nuestra Noche Informativa para conocer cómo puedes unirte a esta increíble oportunidad.

💼 Con el apoyo de Marathon Petroleum y el municipio de El Paso — porque tus habilidades merecen ser reconocidas, valoradas y apoyadas.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🦉✨ It’s Wisdom Wednesday! ✨🦉

Did you know you don't necessarily have to wait until your child's annual ARD meeting to bring concerns to the ARD committee?

If you have concerns about your child's progress, services, goals, accommodations, behavior, or other educational needs, you can communicate those concerns with the school and request an ARD meeting to discuss them.

Want to know more visit prntexas.org to find a Regional Coordinator in your area!

PRN is a non-profit agency that operates the federally funded Texas Parent Training and Information Centers: PACT, PATH, PEN & TEAM. Do you want to become an effective advocate for your child? We offer free webinars and in-person workshops across the state. The majority of our staff are parents of c...

09/02/2026

For 40 years, we’ve walked alongside families of kids with disabilities—a journey of growth, learning, and connection.

And along the way, the families we serve have shaped us, too… bringing us together as one strong, caring community.

As we look ahead, our commitment remains: to inform, support, empower, and partner with families as they navigate what comes next.

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Durante 40 años, hemos caminado junto a las familias de niños y jóvenes con discapacidades, en un camino de crecimiento, aprendizaje y conexión.

Y a lo largo de este recorrido, las familias a las que servimos también nos han transformado, uniéndonos como una comunidad fuerte y solidaria.

Al mirar hacia el futuro, nuestro compromiso se mantiene: informar, apoyar, empoderar y colaborar con las familias mientras avanzan hacia lo que viene.

09/01/2026

Could this be you?

PRN Regional Coordinators support families, present workshops, attend community events, build partnerships, provide information, support youth self-advocacy, and connect people with resources.

We are looking for people who are:

• Humble enough to keep learning
• Hungry enough to take initiative
• People-smart enough to build meaningful relationships
• Organized enough to follow through
• Passionate about helping families of children with disabilities

PRN accepts resumes for Regional Coordinator positions at any time, even when a specific regional opening is not listed.

Send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [email protected]. Include “Regional Coordinator ” in the subject line.

Candidates must live in the region they apply to serve.

09/01/2026

🌟 Transition Tuesday Spotlight

Today we’re celebrating William, one of our Ability Fellows who is gaining confidence and building real‑world skills at his assigned City of El Paso recreation center. Every day, he shows what happens when young adults are given the chance to learn, grow, and shine in a workplace that believes in their potential.

The Ability Fellows Program opens doors for young adults with disabilities to gain hands‑on experience in City departments — and William is proving just how powerful that opportunity can be.

Thank you to Marathon Petroleum and the City of El Paso, District 3 for believing in our youth and helping create pathways to independence, leadership, and meaningful employment.

09/01/2026

September Starts Strong!

Today’s Autism Parent Support Group is all about Documentation of Your Child’s Educational Records — If you’re a new parent and you’re not sure what to document or how to begin, you’re not alone.

Every strong system starts with one small step — and today is the perfect day to start!

You don’t need to have it all figured out — just come as you are. We’ll walk through it together, step by step, with support and community by your side.

If you’ve joined us in the past, bring a sample of how you keep track of your child’s paperwork — a binder, a folder, a notebook, a digital system, anything. Your way might inspire another parent who’s still trying to figure out theirs.

Your experience matters. Your voice helps our community grow.

Challenge of the day: bring a brand‑new parent as your guest!

See you tonight at O’Shea Elementary!

Topic: Documentation of Your Child’s Educational Records

Date: Today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Mountain Time)

Location: O’Shea Elementary, 1800 Leroy Bonse Dr.

Childcare: Provided

Contact: Diana Serrano — 915.494.3925

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

09/01/2026

🗣️ Sun Metro LIFT Riders ... September Starts With You!

Paratransit is a Civil Right — and your experience matters!

The Sun Metro LIFT is supposed to help people with disabilities get around El Paso — to work, school, appointments, and the places that make life feel full. But many riders, especially youth, deal with long waits, early pickups, confusing schedules, and stress that shouldn’t be part of simply getting a ride.

If you’ve ever felt ignored, rushed, or stuck because of the LIFT, you’re not alone. And you deserve better.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), paratransit must be fair and reliable — just like regular bus service.

That means:
• You can request a ride one day before.
• The LIFT must arrive within one hour of the time you asked for.
• Service must cover the same areas and hours as regular buses.

These are your rights — not favors.

Your voice can change things

Join the Paratransit Advisory Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at either 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM MST. Share what you’ve been through. Speak up for yourself and for other youth who depend on the LIFT every day.

Access the meetings in Microsoft Teams:

tinyurl.com/pac-meeting

Meeting ID: 251 952 137 455
Passcode: u9n9Ss
Phone: +1 915-213-4096, 409220137 #
Conf ID: 409 220 137 #