As an individual with a significant physical disability, I was fully included in mainstream education classes, and I believe in the academic and social importance of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). I graduated valedictorian from high school and went on to higher education; none of this would have been possible without full inclusion. And… Sometimes … Continue reading Inclusion is Fantastic and…
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
Disability and #MeToo: Part 4
This is the fourth and final blog in our #MeToo series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 4
Disability and #MeToo: Part 3
This blog is the third in a four-part series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if you would … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 3
Disability and #MeToo: Part 2
Today's blog is the second of a four-part series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if you would … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 2
Disability and #MeToo: Part 1
This month's blog post addresses the serious but often-ignored intersection of disability and sexual assault/abuse. RAISE is proud to highlight this four-part series of personal stories from our guest contributors, who have bravely shared their experiences as people with disabilities coping with the aftermath of the sexual assaults they endured.
Be Like the Cool Kids
Image matters, or at least we think so in high school. From the stars of the most recent Netflix series to the kids that sit at the “cool kid table” in the cafeteria, image matters. Although many of us as adults recognize that being cool is not everything, to a teenager it is. But what … Continue reading Be Like the Cool Kids
What is Transition?
Transition means something different to everyone. Each profession has its own definition, goals, and processes. Although they are written differently, all definitions include the idea of change, progress over time, and successful adult outcomes. But until you are knee-deep in the process, these mean very little. Few youth with or without disabilities truly understand the full impact … Continue reading What is Transition?
