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: 12.1, October 2025
In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore the various virtual tools that young people with disabilities can use to make job searching more accessible.
Archived Webinars
RAISE Summit- April 10th, 2025 Denver, CO “The Show Must Go On”
The RAISE Center hosted its 12th Summit in Denver, CO.
Date: April 10th, 2025
Time: 12pm- 4pm CT
It was a time for leadership development, networking and team building.
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.
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.