Providing technical assistance to support youth and young adults with disabilities and their Families during Secondary-Transition
About RAISE
In 2014, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), a parent-led and family-centered non-profit Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), was funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) to provide support to Parent Training and Information Centers in helping individuals with disabilities shift into adulthood.
RAISE was funded by a national grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to provide technical assistance and support to eight (8) RSA Parent Centers.
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The STANDARD: 12.1, October 2025
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore the various virtual tools that young people with disabilities can use to make job searching more accessible.
Archived Webinars
Empowering Youth Engagement: Insights from RAISE Mini-Projects Webinar- July 21st, 2pm ET
RAISE mini-grant recipients will share their experiences co-creating resources with youth leaders with disabilities, strengthening engagement, fostering innovation, and building lasting partnerships.
Date: Monday, July 21st, 2025
Time: 2pm
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August 14, 2024
Upcoming Webinars and Events
RAISE hosts a number of engaging and informative webinars and events through out the year. We invite you to join us for professional development, virtual learning, networking and more.
From Intention to Impact: Implementing the Adult Ally Toolkit- Monday, Dec 15th, 2pm ET
Join Erin Black and Michael Scanlon for a practical walk-through of the Adult Ally Toolkit—a resource created to strengthen youth–adult partnerships and elevate youth voice in everyday practice. Learn how to launch the toolkit in your program and adapt its tools, stories, and podcasts to support meaningful youth engagement across your organization. This session includes a rapid tour of the final product and practical next steps for using the Adult Ally Toolkit as the powerful conversation starter and implementation tool it’s designed to be.
Date: Monday, December 15th, 2025
Time: 2pm ET
Amplifying Allyship: Behind the Scenes of the Adult Ally Toolkit- August 18th, 2pm ET
Join Erin Black and Michael Scanlon for an engaging webinar exploring the creation of the Adult Ally Toolkit—a dynamic, multimedia resource designed to support and empower adults working in disability advocacy, post-secondary transition, education, and beyond. This toolkit centers the voices of youth with disabilities, offering impactful stories, practical tools, and actionable guidance to help adults step more confidently into the role of an effective ally.
Date: Monday, August 18th, 2025
Time: 2pm ET