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

Contrasting Crowns: Redefining Beauty and Disability

Kyann is sitting in her chair with her hands folded on her lap. She is sitting in front of the Ms. Wheelchair America sign.

by Kyann Flint When I was little, I did not know of anyone who was like me to which I could aspire. I do not want that to be the case for others; I desire to be that role model for girls growing up today. I have grown up with multiple disabilities. Disability is a … Continue reading Contrasting Crowns: Redefining Beauty and Disability →

Medical Science vs. Identity

Anomie Fatale puts on makeup in a hospital bathroom

by Anomie Fatale The only thing scarier than having a medical condition is having one that most doctors don’t know anything about. We try to assure ourselves that modern medicine has advanced to where all conditions are known and treatments have been safely tested. We don’t want to think about how we might actually be … Continue reading Medical Science vs. Identity →

Access to Employment Means More Than Getting a Job

by Cara Liebowitz Two years ago, I had almost given up hope that I would ever work a steady job. I was living on Long Island, in a suburb of New York City, just a short train ride away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan: land of opportunity, jobs, and some of the best pizza … Continue reading Access to Employment Means More Than Getting a Job →

Inclusion is Fantastic and…

by Dr. Josie Badger 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 … Continue reading Inclusion is Fantastic and… →

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 →