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The YAFC Podcast Series, Featuring - Know Your Rights: VR Services and Tuition

Entertainment is not in short supply, and podcasts are a popular way to stay entertained and informed. There are now thousands of podcasts to choose from, but not many reflect the unique challenges of the disability communities. 

Here is an excellent opportunity to tune into the RAISE Center's YAFC podcast series, which collects personal stories and challenges from youth and young adults who identify with a disability.

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The YAFC Podcast Series

The RAISE Youth Advocates for Change, YAFC, released a podcast series on topics important to youth and young adults with disabilities. The podcast highlights unique challenges from the disability community told by a youth voice with these experiences. Listen to these stories that can help you, a parent, professional, or youth/young adult, engage with your community. Find it by clicking the link here: https://raisecenter.org/yafc-podcast-series/

Know Your Rights: VR Services and Tuition

'Join the Employment Team at Disability Rights NJ for a new 3-part series created for students with disabilities and their parents. This series will walk you through your rights to vocational rehabilitation services, show you how to apply for benefits, explain the eligibility process, and how to request tuition sponsorship to support your employment goals.' Sign up by clicking the link here: https://disabilityrightsnj.org/events/

Did you tune into the YAFC podcast series? What are you waiting for? Listen to the first episode (or two!) and come back to the blog to leave a comment on your thoughts.

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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