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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Newsletters
The STANDARD: 11.6, May 2025
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how young people with disabilities and their loved ones can navigate mental health struggles.
Archived Webinars
RAISE Summit- April 10th, 2025 Denver, CO “The Show Must Go On”
The RAISE Center hosted its 12th Summit in Denver, CO.
Date: April 10th, 2025
Time: 12pm- 4pm CT
It was a time for leadership development, networking and team building.
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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.
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
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