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RAISE works with Parent Training & Information Centers to increase their capacity to serve youth and young adults with disabilities and their families during the transition into adulthood. The National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA)-funded Parent Training & Inform
23/08/2024
[video] The Dos and Don'ts of
In this 5-minute video by Galen Emanuele from Shift Yes, viewers can learn the Do’s and Don’ts for managing conflict at work.
The Dos and Don'ts of Workplace Conflict | #culturedrop | Galen Emanuele It's a segment I call "Dos and Don'ts!" This week: Workplace conflict. A list of six things to avoid (and six must-haves) to navigate conflict smoothly at wo...
22/08/2024
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Goal Ideas to Support College Readiness. This resource includes over 100 ideas for possible goals to help prepare students for college. The ideas fall into four categories: education, career and employment, community engagement and services, and independence. Educators and families are encouraged to use this resource once students have identified personal strengths and interests, goals, and areas for improvement. https://thinkcollege.net/resource/transition-planning/individualized-education-plan-iep-goal-ideas-to-support-college
22/08/2024
[webinar] Expect, Engage, Empower Symposium: Collaboration to Improve Outcomes-OSERS on transition
9/12 @1
Collaboration between special ed. and vocational rehabilitation to ensure the best outcomes for our youth with disabilities and their families.
https://ow.ly/Ny1e50T3l1i
22/08/2024
[factsheet] Coordination of Benefits in for People with
Transition to adult healthcare means being aware of the various types of health insurance and how they work together.
https://ow.ly/CIgi50T1hn8
22/08/2024
{webinar] Connecting People with to
9/10/24 @ 3 Eastern
NCIL and APRIL will highlight how their work increases access to competitive, integrated employment and how they collaborate with CILs to do so.
https://ow.ly/WgF650SXZTC
21/08/2024
[magazine] Family Voices magazine
https://familyvoices.org/enespanolmag/ link for English/Spanish
Family Voices En Español Magazine Español Family Voices En Español Magazine Family Voices is excited to celebrate the launch of Family Voices En Español! The online magazine was developed in collaboration with family leaders from our network. Please share Family Voices En Español with your networks to help spread the work of the...
Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) help you take charge of your future. It does this by connecting what you do in high school with your college, job and career goals. This way, you graduate with the PRACTICAL knowledge and skills you need to build the future you want! Here's how to kickstart yours.https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/individuals/youth/individualized-learning-plan #
21/08/2024
[podcast] RAISE for Change (YAFC)
Episode 1: Pilot Episode-The Power of Personal Stories
Episode 1: Pilot Episode-The Power of Personal Stories Members of the YAFC talk about the importance of youth telling their personal story as it relates to their disability. A youth sharing their story can be emp...
20/08/2024
: Our friends at The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) share these "Life Hack” videos about helping a young adult navigate the employment process!
Watch now: https://transitionta.org/category/resource/training/life-hacks/
[website] The Cultural Access Network Project
Provides services and programs to assist in making their programs and facilities accessible to people with .
The Cultural Access Network | New Jersey Theatre Alliance The Cultural Access Network Project is a program of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Theatre Alliance
16/08/2024
High School vs. College: Watch as parents discuss the difference between high school and college for students with disabilities. https://youtu.be/EGNis7hSjwM?si=8wP-B8W9ka_XKirK
16/08/2024
[webinar] Supporting Students with in Transitioning to Paid
Students with Complex Medical Needs 8/22 4 Eastern; Supports for Paraprofessionals 9/11 4 Eastern;
Students with Significant Support Needs 9/26 4 Eastern
https://ow.ly/xPl550SYzLk
16/08/2024
[magazine] ArtConnect Magazine
Curated list of initiatives for with that includes organizations, magazines, and online spaces that create opportunities and offer resources for artists with disabilities.
Initiatives for Disabled Artists You Should Know | ArtConnect Magazine The mainstream art world has a troublesome tendency to overlook disabled artists, these initiatives are working to change that.
15/08/2024
[webinar] to support
Aug 27, 2024 03:00 PM Eastern
Tools that can be used to help young adults with time management, completing tasks, keeping track of money, developing social skills, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Apps to support independent living. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. For young adults, gaining independence can be both exciting and challenging. This workshop will demonstrate tools that can be used to help young adults with time management, completing tasks, keeping track of money, developing social skills, and living a healthy lifestyle.
SSA Disability Programs: Work Incentive and Modernization Challenges Remain. Previous GAO reports have consistently found three key disincentives to work faced by Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Insurance (DI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries: (1) loss of cash and medical benefits, (2) overpayments, and (3) complexity of rules surrounding work. For full GAO report click link: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107614 #
14/08/2024
[website] REELAbilities
Nation’s premier organization dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities through film, aiming to create a more just, inclusive, and accessible society.
Home - ReelAbilities International ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated to showcasing ground-breaking films by and about people with disabilities, celebrating the lives, stories and artistic expressions of disabled creators, and our shared human experience.
13/08/2024
... It's crucial to involve youth in developing transition-focused programs and supports. Check out this podcast from the Youth Engagement Now Project, which focuses on tips to sustain youth-focused programming at your organization.
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7DM9pnrK3E
[website] New Horizons Un-Limited
A rich array of resources for with and those interested in the arts.
Arts Organizations for Individuals with Disabilities - Arts and Culture Resources - Information listed by New Horizons Un-Limited Arts Organizations information for individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers listed by New Horizons Un-Limited
09/08/2024
🌟 Join the SPAN Youth Advisory Council! 🌟
At the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, we empower families and educate professionals on child/youth development and education. Are you interested in making a difference for youth with disabilities? Come to our information session to learn how you can get involved with our Youth Advisory Council!
📅 Date: Sept 24, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Virtual
👥 Who: Ages 18-26, reside in NJ
Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/SPANadvisors
Make a Difference: Share your thoughts on youth disability programs.
Develop Skills: Gain leadership experience.
Network: Connect with peers and professionals.
Be a voice for change—join us! ✨
09/08/2024
[website] National Arts and Disability Center (NADC)
Promotes the inclusion of audiences and with in all facets of the arts community.
NADC | Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior MISSION: The mission of the National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is to promote the inclusion of audiences and artists with disabilities into all facets of the arts community. The NADC is a project of the UCLA Tarjan Center. The information, consultation and referral services of the NADC aim to...
Intellectual Disability (ID): Expanding the Conversation About Diversity and Disclosure.
This chapter presents a brief overview of higher education programs for young adults with ID. Challenges related to academic disclosure for students with ID and their support mediators (e.g., program staff and families) are explored, including complications with how ID is defined, assigned, and disclosed by institutions and students themselves.
https://thinkcollege.net/resource/disability-services/intellectual-disability-expanding-conversation-about-diversity-and
08/08/2024
[resource list] RAISEing Up Resources #3
Resources from our Partners
Got Transition
Toolkit Helps Prepare with /DD and their Primary Care Team for an
Assists primary care teams and their young adult patients with I/DD to plan for disasters and emergencies. Also in Spanish.
Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Primary Care Team — The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health A toolkit with two tip sheets to assist primary care teams and their young adult patients with ID/DD to plan for disasters and emergencies. The toolkit was developed with an expert advisory group with members from the major primary care professional societies and disability advocates, and it is avai
How Corporate Leaders and Policy Makers Can Do More to Include Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. In the pursuit of fostering a diverse and inclusive economy, people with disabilities remain largely invisible to the untrained eye. Luckily, entrepreneurship provides a critical pathway to fulfilling work. Indeed, people with disabilities are nearly 50 percent more likely to be self-employed than those without disabilities according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read all about it! https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2024/06/10/how-corporate-leaders-and-policy-makers-can-do-more-to-include-disabled-entreprenuers/ #
07/08/2024
[website] RSA
Focus on PACER’s Project Launch (Region C-1) which serves an 8-state region (Minnesota, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Illinois, and Michigan).
Project Launch For transition-age youth and young adults with disabilities, success often depends on having the right services in place to support employment, education, and inclusion in the community. Fortunately, there are laws that help.
06/08/2024
Much needed training in honor of a dedicated and truly wonderful person.
NJ health worker training program honors longtime official | NJ Spotlight News Colette Lamothe-Galette was the first to oversee the Office of Population Health, which seeks to improve the health of all NJ residents.
06/08/2024
... Check out this video from the Youth Engagement Now Project talking about the importance of helping young adults gain social capital.
Having social capital can lead to employment opportunities!
Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBXAgUo8Iu0
05/08/2024
[article] Nothing About Us Without Us: Now
Art in America written by Emily Watlington, a critic, curator, and assistant editor at Art in America. She writes on topics including art, design, disability justice, and feminism.
Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability Arts Now How art became a primary tool of the movement for disability justice.
02/08/2024
[blog] Employment Services and State Programs
Postsecondary employment services available through VR inform youth and families of opportunities and ensures youth are fully informed of their options.
https://ow.ly/Rwgs50Sw8ab
[webinar] Navigating Your : Resources and Tools for People with
Artists with disabilities learn to maintain benefits/insurance, resources to transition to work, and how to save money.
01/08/2024
Exciting news! 🌟 Are you finding it challenging to support individuals with disabilities who exhibit difficult behaviors on the job? Looking for fresh strategies to encourage positive social interactions, improve behavior, and handle crises effectively?
Join our upcoming 3-part webinar series to discover empathetic support techniques and powerful coaching strategies designed to boost job success. 💻 📚
Register now for the full series to unlock the best value and transform your approach to creating supportive, successful work environments. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! https://transcen.yeslms.com/courses/description/14db17ba-17ea-43a2-80d0-08dcab50fd08
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