Welcome to RAISE!

The National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the seven (7) 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 the Latest from RAISE?

Check out the latest RAISE blog post!

Apr 19, 2018 | Blog

The latest article from the RAISE Center Blog was just published. Check it out here! (To read the entries in full, click on the titles below or go directly to the blog at raisecenter.wordpress.com. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed to get updates on...

Webinar: VR and Post-secondary Education–Understanding the Obstacles and How to Overcome Them

Mar 22, 2018 | Webinar

This March 13, 2018 webinar discusses how vocational rehabilitation agency’s (VR’s) willingness to pay for a client’s post-secondary education can sometimes be a major point of contention. Issues range from the willingness to approve post-secondary education,...

NCRTM Features RAISE and RSA-PTIs

Mar 21, 2018 | Features, News Item

The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) is featuring the Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) that support individuals with disabilities through transition: NCRTM...

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Upcoming Events

RAISE Summit 2018!

Please join us for professional development, networking, and sharing as we work together to improve transition outcomes for young adults with disabilities.

Monday, June 25, 2018, 9 am–4 pm

Summit Outcomes

Understand changes in legislation, the potential effects, and ways to advocate for change
Discuss ways to address the problems with the juvenile justice system and youth with disabilities
Learn what other RSA PTIs are doing in their states

This year’s Summit will be held at:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

For more information on this event, see the RAISE Summit 2018 page. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

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