webinars
RAISE hosts webinars for the RSA PTIs, individuals with disabilities and their families, and for our partners. Recordings of the webinar are available here and on our YouTube page. Each webinar is accompanied by a PowerPoint slide deck, a list of relevant resources, and other handouts for use by participants. Click on any title below to view that webinar in more detail.
A Framework for Individual Youth Empowerment- April 19, 2021
Professionals and organizations are continuing to make strides in working with youth instead of around them. In support of this movement, RAISE has developed a second series of toolkits meant to provide Parent Center professionals with a framework for how to approach...
Tips and Tricks for Creating Accessible Content- Feb. 16, 2021
2020 has shown us that the virtual learning is not going anywhere any time soon. So, web content accessibility is more important than ever. There are some tricks of the trade that can improve the accessibility of content you create today using Microsoft Office Suite,...
How Language Can Impact Accessibility and Inclusion- Jan. 19, 2021
We all want the families and youth that interact with our PTI's to feel welcome and included. One of the ways to create a welcoming and inclusive environment is to use language that is accessible, easy to understand, and culturally aware. During this webinar you will...
Webinar: A Framework for Youth Development and Youth Leadership- Sept. 16, 2020
Professionals and organizations are continuing to make strides in working with youth instead of around them. In support of this movement, RAISE has developed a series of toolkits meant to provide Parent Center professionals with a framework for how to approach...
Webinar: Parent Centers and Pre ETS Across the Country
Join with other parent center representatives for this webinar. Hear strategies for success and discuss how to address challenges as we all work to build collaborative Pre-ETS relationships and assure positive outcomes for youth and families. Previously...
Webinar: 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...
Webinar: 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...
Webinar: Introduction to the New Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit for Parent Centers
This webinar explores the newly released VR Toolkit. It gives an overview of how to use the toolkit and where to find important information, and briefly discusses the important contents that all Parent Center staff should know.Presenters:Josie Badger, RAISE...
Webinar: Family Guideposts – It Takes a Family for Successful Youth Transition
Any one family, school, or program cannot meet the diverse needs of youth. The Family Guideposts helps families navigate the complicated world of transition. This webinar highlights what families can do and need to know to promote students' transition into...
Webinar: Unraveling the Mysteries of Pre-employment Transition Services under WIOA
It has been a few years since the pre-employment requirements went into effect. Now is the perfect time to take a step back and reconsider what the employment services requirements actually are so we can gauge how well VR agencies are implementing them and so we can...