Barriers to Employment for Adults with Disabilities  Just about everyone will face difficulties or challenges at some point in their lives. However, persons with disabilities are more impacted by personal and environmental barriers. Whether you are a person with a disability looking to get a job, have a loved one in this position, or are […]

What It Means to Promote Independence   Independence means different things to different people. Ask two people what it means to them and you’ll likely get four answers. For the purposes of this post, the promoting independence definition is: working with individuals to optimize their abilities to function and to make their own choices in […]

Community Safety Tips for Adults with Disabilities   We all want and deserve to feel safe in our environment. It is a basic human right. Unfortunately, persons with disabilities are around three times more likely to experience abuse from strangers. Risks include physical or psychological abuse, being taken advantage of financially, and even being kidnapped. […]

What is a DSP? DSP meaning: stands for Direct Support Professional. But what is a DSP and what do DSPs do? A DSP is a person who works and spends time with people who need some extra help to function effectively in the community. Individuals who need DSPs are empowered through their support to assist […]

Why You Should Become a Direct Support Professional Helping our members to live in the community, enhancing independence, teaching life skills, and ensuring client safety are just some of the ways DSPs can impact lives. But why become a DSP? There are a number of compelling reasons to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). […]

Are you looking for a way to improve your skills, connect with people, and make a real impact on your community? Then, we have some exciting news for you —We’re looking for interns! Becoming part of the team at RISE may be the adventure you’ve been looking for. Why Be An Intern? Becoming an intern […]

How to Become a DSP at RISE At RISE, our mission is to provide vital services and support for people with disabilities. We’re currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at various locations and settings. If you’ve been looking for a way to impact your community in a meaningful way, becoming a DSP may be the […]

The 5 Stages of Child Development Children change rapidly as they grow. Many of these changes are physical. Other changes are cognitive, which means the changes affect the way children think and learn. Child development often occurs in stages, with the majority of children hitting specific developmental landmarks by the time they reach a certain […]

How to Become a Foster Parent in AZ Foster parenting is the act of providing a safe, loving and healthy living situation for a child or children who can no longer reside with their biological parents for a variety of reasons. In many cases, foster care is a temporary placement for children, providing them much […]

Why You Should Become a Foster Parent When a child is brought into the foster care system (often called “the system”), it is never the child’s fault they are taken into foster care. The current parent or caregiver, for whatever reason, is usually temporarily unable to care for the child. This involves mostly physical needs, […]