Providing technical assistance to support youth and young adults with disabilities and their Families during Secondary-Transition
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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
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living – APRIL’s Youth Programs and Outreach- Monday, March 2nd, 2pm ET
Learn how APRIL is engaging youth with disabilities and what upcoming trainings and opportunities are offered to youth.
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Time: 2pm ET
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.
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
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living – APRIL’s Youth Programs and Outreach- Monday, March 2nd, 2pm ET
Learn how APRIL is engaging youth with disabilities and what upcoming trainings and opportunities are offered to youth.
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Time: 2pm ET