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 Regions.
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The STANDARD: 12.6, May 2026
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how young people with disabilities can exercise their self-esteem.
Archived Webinars
From High School to Life: Designing Transition IEPs That Reflect Real Futures- Monday, April 27th, 2pm ET
This 60-minute webinar explores how transition-focused IEPs can better prepare students for life after high school. Hosted by the RAISE Center with Think College and NTACT:C, the session highlights strategies for aligning IEP goals, services, and planning with real-world experiences—such as employment, education, community involvement, and independent living—to support meaningful post-school outcomes.
April 27th, 2pm ET
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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.
Virtual RAISE Summit 2026 July 13th, 2026, 2pm-4pm ET and July 20th, 1pm-3pm ET
The Virtual RAISE Summit 2026 brings together Parent Centers, disability organizations, and partners to share tools and strategies for improving transition services and youth engagement. The summit highlights collaboration, technology, and sustainable practices to help organizations better support youth and strengthen their long-term impact.
July 13th, 2pm-4pm ET
July 20th, 1pm-3pm ET
Stepping forward, stepping back: How parents can support youth moving to adult health care, Monday, June 15th, 2pm ET
This webinar explains how transitioning from pediatric to adult health care can be especially challenging for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It focuses on helping families support young people through the legal, social, and practical changes involved, while encouraging youth to build skills, take more responsibility, and become active leaders in managing their own health care.
Date: Monday, June 15th, 2026
Time: 2pm ET