Providing technical assistance to support youth and young adults with disabilities and their Families during 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 transition 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: 10.6, June 2024
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore what it takes to help youth with disabilities manage differences of viewpoint in the workplace and find the resources and practices to maximize their career potential.
Archived Webinars
Transition Discoveries: Your Voice. Your Story. Your Future
Learn how to use Transition Discoveries cards to build authentic connections. Explore the pivotal role of strong relationships in empowering families to support their youth through transition with confidence and resilience.
Date: Monday, April 15th, 2024
Time: 2pm ET
ASL and English-Spanish interpretation will be provided.
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February 20, 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.
The challenges for transition age youth with mental illness and their families – Part 2 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Part 2 will involve walking participants through how to use the tools shared on our Part 1 webinar. Additionally, new resources will be shared with participants that have been developed by NAMI’s Youth and Young Adults team to help provide additional support and information for families.
Date: Monday, July 15th, 2024
Time: 2pm ET
ASL and English-Spanish interpretation will be provided.
10th Annual RAISE Summit- July 25th, 2024 St. Louis, Missouri “Let’s do nothing about us without us”
The National RAISE Center will be hosting its 10th Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. It will be a time for leadership development, networking and team building. We have enabled a virtual option, so if you are not attending in person, you can still participate virtually.
Date: Thursday, July 25th
Time: 9am – 4pm Central Time (10am-5pm ET)