Welcome to RAISE!
The National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the seven (7) Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA)-funded Parent Training & Information Centers to develop and disseminate information and resources that increase their capacity to serve youth and young adults with disabilities and their families.
WHAT’S NEW FROM RAISE?
The STANDARD: 6.5, May 2020
This month we explore issues related to mental Illness, isolation and Transition
During COVID-19. Continue Reading The STANDARD: 6.5, May 2020
The STANDARD: 6.4, April 2020
This month we explore issues related to meaningful work, from entry level to a career. Continue Reading The STANDARD: 6.4, April 2020
read moreWebinar: College Transition for Students with Disabilities: Information for Service Providers
Students with physical disabilities, health conditions, and learning differences facea different set of challenges when transitioning to college.This webinar will:● Review the differences between IDEA and the ADA● Discuss the evolving role of the university disability...
read moreThe STANDARD: 6.2, March 2020
In this special issue of RAISE The Standard, we explore the COVID-19 pPandemic and its effects on youth with disabilities and the systems that support them.. Continue Reading The STANDARD: 6.2, March 2020
read moreWebinar: The Foundations of Youth Engagement and Parent Centers
Developed by Youth Move and RAISEThere are so many opportunities to implement youth engagement activities and incorporate youth voice into every facet of an organization, it can be hard to know where to start. This toolkit will help you find a starting place, identify...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
RAISE Transition Summit
6th Annual RAISE Transition Summit
From Surviving to Thriving in our New Virtual Reality
Please join us for professional development, networking, and sharing as we work together to improve transition outcomes for young adults with disabilities.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
1pm – 4pm ET
Topics:
· Virtual and compensatory programming for transition and vocational training during Covid-19
· Building resilience in an ever-changing world
· Policy Updates
Please complete the following information regarding your participation at the RAISE Virtual Summit. Registration Deadline: June 5.
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