The Youth Engagement Now Project: Practical Youth Engagement Tools for Parent Centers Webinar- Sept 16th, 2pm ET

This session will showcase the youth-led, youth-driven “Youth Engagement Now” Project (YEN). Youth leaders from across the U.S. joined forces to develop a set of tools for individuals or organizations to effectively engage youth and young adults with disabilities. Join us to hear from YEN members about how the project came together and get a chance to explore the resources they created for use by parent centers.

Date: Monday, September 16th, 2024
Time: 2pm

The challenges for secondary-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.

Secondary Transition Discoveries: Your Voice. Your Story. Your Future

Learn how to use Secondary Transition Discoveries cards to build authentic connections. Explore the pivotal role of strong relationships in empowering families to support their youth through secondary transition with confidence and resilience. 

Date: Monday, April 15th, 2024
Time: 2pm ET

ASL and English-Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Getting on the Same Page: Helping Families and Youth to “Think College”

Join us for this free webinar to learn about the current picture of inclusive higher education in the US, and hear from college students with intellectual disability from around the country, along with educators and family members, to learn how we can “Think Higher. Think College.” together.

Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024
Time: 2pm ET

A New Parent Training Resource: Helping Families See Possibilities in Employment

A RAISE Center Webinar in collaboration with REAL Transition Partners.

This “train the trainer” session will provide content information and delivery strategies related to using the materials effectively. Key topics include understanding the value of employment, examining families expectations, building work skills and addressing family concerns. If you are a parent trainer, or if you just want to have better conversations with families about employment, this session is for you.

Date: Monday, Nov 6th, 2023
Time: 3pm-4:30pm ET