Welcome to RAISE!
The National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the eight (8) Rehabilitation Service Administration (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 NEW FROM RAISE?
The STANDARD: 7.4, June 2021
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we focus on youth empowerment. When youth are empowered, they have the skills, critical awareness, and opportunities to positively impact their own lives and their communities. Continue Reading The STANDARD: 7.4, June 2021
read moreA Framework for Collective Youth Empowerment- May 17, 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...
read moreThe STANDARD: 7.3, May 2021
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, as the second COVID-19 school year comes to an end, many parents and school leaders are asking whether students have met the goals and objectives in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Continue Reading The STANDARD: 7.3, May 2021
read moreA 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...
read moreThe STANDARD: 7.2, April 2021
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, as we collectively mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we focus RAISE on mental health conditions and resources for youth in transition from school to adult life. Continue Reading The STANDARD: 7.2, April 2021
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RAISE Transition Summit 2021
Transition in this Brave New World
Day 1
Monday, June 21
2:00pm- 4:00pm ET
Day 2
Monday, June 28
2:00pm- 4:00pm ET
Please join us for professional development, networking, and sharing as we work together to improve transition outcomes for young adults with disabilities.
Topics:
June 21
Introduction of new RSA Parent Centers
A look at new resources
Review the 5 Youth Engagement Toolkits
June 28
Reopening of Schools: Pre-ETS/Secondary Transition Service Delivery and Covid
Policy Updates and What You Need to Know at the National Level
Registration Deadline: June 18.
THE RAISE BLOG
On this section you will find the most recent RAISE blogs. To see previous posts, please visit raisecenter.wordpress.com