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

9th Annual RAISE Summit- May 16th- Charlotte, NC- PAYCHECKS not PITY!

The National RAISE Center will be hosting its 9th Summit in Charlotte, NC. It will be a time for leadership development, networking and team building.

Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC.
Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 9am – 1pm ET

This summit will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with key partners to improve transition outcomes. The sessions will include:

– A Young Adult Showcase
– MPACT Presentation “Walking the Walk: Recommendations for Experience-Focused Transition Programming”
– RSA Parent Centers spotlight

Travel and hotel is at your own expense. We are only covering lunch at the summit.

8th Annual RAISE Summit Building new relationships in our new reality

The National RAISE will be hosting its first in-person Summit since 2019 on June 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Join us as we explore new research on important relationships for successful outcomes regarding youth engagement, RSA parent center efforts, and more.

Date: Friday, June 24
Time: 9am-3pm
Lunch will be provided

This summit will focus on developing and strengthening relationships with key partners to improve transition outcomes.

RAISE Summit 2021

Secondary Transition in this Brave New World: Please join us on June 21st and June 28th for professional development, networking, and sharing as we work together to improve secondary transition outcomes for young adults with disabilities.

Day 1: Monday, June 21
2:00pm- 4:00pm ET

Day 2: Monday, June 28
2:00pm- 4:00pm ET