2022 is a big election year! The Secretary of State’s office encourages every eligible Minnesotan to get registered and go vote!
For Voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications, and other State of MN voting information, click on the following link, or call Empowering Kids for more information!
Join parent and advocate, Kate Swenson, as she reflects back on her family’s journey through an autism diagnosis, early intervention and transition to school services, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family. In this presentation, she will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent, but as a person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of life.
200 5th St. SE, Perham
Come early to tour our Empowering Kids facility.
The Secret World of Autism
Book Signing & Light Refreshments
Preregistration is requested. Click here to register.
Free will donation
With her popular blog, Finding Cooper’s Voice, bestselling author Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with autism.
When Kate Swenson’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability.
At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion of having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience, and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn’t the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance–and ultimately, joy.
In her USA Today bestselling book, Forever boy, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.
Esports is much more than sitting down and playing video games. It’s a social activity that brings students together with common interests and creates a tight-knit, inclusive community. We’re excited to partner with Perham Schools once again to bring an esports league to our students!
Students must be 13 years of age by November 28th to participate.
Esports brings together students from different backgrounds where they can all share their love for games.
Students can gain leadership, communication, and problem solving skills that prepares them for higher ed.
Students that participate in esports programs have 10% higher attendance and +1.7 higher GPA. (www.nsba.org)
Esports improves analytical skills, tech literacy, and understanding of mathematical principles to improve changes of winning.
More than 170 universities have collegiate esports programs that offer more than $16 million in scholarships. (www.npr.org)
We will have an Esports Informational meeting on November 1st, 2022 at 6pm at the Perham High School Studio. All parents, caregivers, and students should attend if you are interested in joining Esports.
We are searching for an individual who loves children, is passionate about individuals with autism and social challenges, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of Empowering Kids!
Please click on the following link to view the job description.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Puzzlepalooza!
It’s the ultimate puzzle competition where teams of fierce competitors race against the clock to see who can complete a puzzle the fastest! Proceeds from this FUNdraiser benefit Empowering Kids.
