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 Parent Centers.

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The STANDARD: 11.2, December 2024
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how youth with disabilities can strengthen their fitness and wellness, both physical and mental.
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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.
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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.
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