Author: raisecenter

The National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the seven (7) RSA-funded Parent Training & Information Centers to develop and disseminate information and resources that increase their capacity to serve youth and young adults with disabilities and their families. RAISE supports RSA-PTIs and OSEP Parent Centers so they can: 1. Increase their knowledge and skills for serving of youth with disabilities & their families 2. Improve the quality of family and youth resources 3. Collaborate with state agencies, independent living centers, and others impacting transition outcomes 4. Increase access to high quality resources 5. Empower the voice of youth and families 6. Improve the lives of people with disabilities

Significantly Able to Work: Employment for the Significantly Disabled

Josie Badger sits with cohorts of the #IWantToWork campaign.

by Dr. Josie Badger As an individual with a significant physical disability—requiring the use of a ventilator, power wheelchair, and 24-hour care—it was difficult to identify a career where I could maintain my physical health while being employed full time. In relatively recent history, individuals with more significant physical disabilities are surviving and thriving. Although … Continue reading Significantly Able to Work: Employment for the Significantly Disabled →

Disability and Intersectionality: Not the “Default Disabled Person”

by Cori Frazer When I was initially asked to write about intersectionality in the context of disability, I was excited. Intersectional disability justice is incredibly important to me. But the more I thought about it, I wondered where I could add to the fantastic work of the queer black and brown disabled organizers who developed … Continue reading Disability and Intersectionality: Not the “Default Disabled Person” →