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The 2024 TASH Conference will be held in New Orleans, one of America's most unique and interesting cities. Start getting excited about your Conference trip here: https://tash.org/welcome-to-the-big-easy-for-the-2024-tash-conference/ Learn more about the music, food, nightlife, history, and neighborhoods; schedule a tour or check out the calendar of events.

Last month, we celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ) of 1990. If it wasn’t known then, we know now that being inclusive of people with disabilities ( ) gives businesses a competitive edge. Explore the U.S. Department of Labor publication, "Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts", for common misconceptions about the law and research-based facts correcting them. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/publications/fact-sheets/americans-with-disabilities-act

Join People First of Connecticut for their "Voices for Choices 2024" Conference. The registration deadline is Friday, August 23. There will be rooms where you can learn about things that are important to you. There will be a continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and afternoon snack. https://www.ctpeoplefirst.com/event-details/voices-for-choices-2024-people-first-of-ct-conference

Meet Steven J. Schwartz, Legal Director at the Center for Public Representation, and our honoree TASH's eighth annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration, on September 11 at the American University Washington College of Law.

Continuing Legal Education Credits are available. Register to attend the Symposium virtually or in-person (the evening Award Celebration is in-person only). Learn more and register at https://tash.org/2024OLDL

2024 Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Awards Celebration - Tash.org Each year, TASH celebrates those who have made history in the disability field, and who have worked tirelessly in the legal field for equity, opportunity, and

The Call for Proposals is open for the Cal-TASH 42nd Annual Conference Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Celebrating Equity, Opportunity & Inclusion that will be held in Burbank, CA March 28-29, 2025! The deadline for proposal submission is November 15, 2024.

Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/68L1raseTvH94P2i7

Alt text: movie marquee framed in red with yellow and white lighs. Left side has the Cal-TASH logo and text "Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Celebrating Equity, Opportunity & Inclusion March 28-29, 2025." The right side of the marquee has the text "Open Now! Call for Proposals Deadine for submission November 15, 2024

Back in circa 2003, through a state grant, Ohio brought several parents and educators from across the state to the PEAK Inclusive Education Conference which was always one of the BEST in the country during the tenure of Barbara Buswell and her amazing Colorado Parent Center team. Reflections are visually shared here, also in a recorded document, and in small booklets that were created from an Action Learning Group. A wonderful memory🤗🤲🥰

Announcing our AMAZING Board of Directors for 2025! We had a positive and productive Board Retreat in Burbank and have set some significant goals for advancing our advocacy efforts to ensure equity, opportunity and inclusion for Californian's with intellectual and development disabilities!

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 34 years ago, on July 26, 1990. Check out this ADA National Network collection of Short Success Stories made possible ! bit.ly/4bFHVip

On June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. & E.W. that states must provide services and programs for people with disabilities in the most integrated setting based on their needs and preferences and that unjustified segregation was a form of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). LEAD Center is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the by sharing 25 policy innovations and milestones. Learn about the establishment of the Office of Disability Employment Policy within the U.S. Department of Labor, the development of innovative models for providing inclusive apprenticeships to young people with disabilities, and more! Access, download and share the booklet, "Celebrating the 25 Years of Olmstead: 25 Policy Innovations and Milestones", at https://leadcenter.org/resources/olmstead25/

What is Individual Placement and Support (IPS)? What types of job supports do employment specialists provide within IPS? Job supports vary based upon each worker’s preferences and needs. IPS is an evidence-based supported employment model primarily provided to people with mental health conditions and helps people succeed at jobs of their choosing. Check out the LEAD Center IPS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more. https://leadcenter.org/stories/ips-and-ce-frequently-asked-questions/

Meet Steven J. Schwartz, Legal Director at the Center for Public Representation, and our honoree and Samuel Bagenstos, the General Counsel at the Department of Health and Human Services and our keynote speaker at TASH's eighth annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration, on September 11 at the American University Washington College of Law. For the complete schedule, speaker bios, continuing legal education credits and registration, visit https://tash.org/2024OLDL

TASH is pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the third of our three legal symposium panels, "Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment Through Innovation". Employment is a critical goal for people with disabilities seeking to live full lives in the community. The panel will discuss launching and advancing careers and vocations with a focus on transition, enabling technology, self-determination, and entrepreneurship. For the complete schedule, speaker bios, continuing legal education credits and registration, visit https://tash.org/2024OLDL

Today (Tuesday, July 16th) is the last day to register for the New England TASH Chapter's course on how to use Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) in your classroom. The series starts tomorrow. Learn more and register here: https://tash.org/NE-TASH-PBS

We are excited to announce the launch of our TASH Membership 90-Day Referral Program, an initiative to foster growth and inclusivity within our community. As an advocate for people with disabilities, TASH believes in the power of unity and collaboration to drive positive change.

As existing members, you can refer friends, colleagues, or organizations to join TASH. When your referrals become new members, you and the new member will reap the rewards! It’s a win-win situation: you help us expand our community, and you receive benefits in return. You can find more information on TASH membership and sign-up at the Membership Page at TASH.org. The membership program lasts from Tuesday, July 2, ending on Monday, September 30, 2024.

https://tash.org/join/

There is one week remaining to register for New England TASH Chapter's course, If Punishment Worked, We Wouldn’t Be Having this Conversation: Let’s Talk About Positive Behavior Support, on how to use Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) in your classroom.

This is part one of a two-part webinar series at 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern, Wednesday, July 17 & July 24, 2024. For complete session descriptions, presenter bios, how to participate and registration, visit the webinar series webpage.

https://tash.org/event/if-punishment-worked-we-wouldnt-be-having-this-conversation-lets-talk-about-positive-behavior-support/

TASH is pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the second of our three legal symposium panels, "Preserving the Memory of Institutions: Sites of Conscience, Places of Remembrance". With the closure of all state institutions for persons with significant disabilities finally in sight, advocates are discussing how to conserve and interpret for the public the reality of the institution as the epicenter of the civil rights movement for persons with complex support needs. This panel will discuss the grass-roots initiative to establish a National Museum of Disability History and Culture and explore how best to capture the experience of institutionalization and liberation from institutions in places of remembrance. For the complete schedule, speaker bios, continuing legal education credits and registration, visit https://tash.org/2024OLDL

Just two weeks left to register for New England TASH's two-part webinar, "If Punishment Worked, We Wouldn’t Be Having this Conversation: Let’s Talk About Positive Behavior Support". For complete session descriptions, presenter bios, how to participate and registration, visit the webinar series webpage: https://tash.org/NE-TASH-PBS

* Part one provides an introduction to PBS vocabulary and essential guiding principles, with an overview of assumptions about behavior and important terms to know for supporting individuals with challenging behavior. We explore why punishment does not work and how implementing evidence-based practices improves an individual’s quality of life.

* Part two will focus on the components of a thorough assessment and how data should lead to effective and efficient positive behavior support plans that help improve an individual’s quality of life. We will review the steps of a Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) including how data are collected and what an effective PBS plan to address behaviors of concern should look like.

Read the new U.S. Department of Labor blog post, "Balancing Big Dreams and Financial Security", by Vander Cherry, discussing "Secure Your Financial Future: A Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities" and other tools and resources to support people with disabilities on their employment journey. https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/01/balancing-big-dreams-and-financial-security

The LEAD Center webinar, "Building Infrastructure for Good Jobs: Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities in the Construction Industry” is available as a recording now. Learn how inclusive hiring practices in the construction industry – including equitable workforce development pathways like pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, as well as labor-management partnerships – have benefited employees with disabilities and their employers. https://leadcenter.org/webinar/building-infrastructure-for-good-jobs-creating-opportunities-for-people-with-disabilities-in-the-construction-industry/

TASH is pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the first of our three legal symposium panels, "The Future of Deinstitutionalization Litigation". After decades of deinstitutionalization cases, triumphs, and lessons learned, the work is far from complete. Longtime leaders in disability civil rights litigation will discuss the future of litigation, particularly as it pertains to the continued institutionalization of children and adults in nursing facilities and strategies for tackling this growing and persistent violation of people’s rights. For the complete schedule, speaker bios, continuing legal education credits and registration, visit https://tash.org/2024OLDL

THIS THURSDAY… Tune in to “Disability Reframed: In Media” moderated by Dan Habib with panelists Cara Reedy, Meghan Smith, and Liz Pritchard! Attend in-person at the GBH studios in Boston or virtually via Zoom. Register at https://www.wgbh.org/events

Image Description: An image with yellow and white text that reads “Disability ReFramed: In Media. Thursday, June 27. 6:30-8pm | In Person. 7-8pm | Virtual. Moderator: Dan Habib, Filmmaker, “The Ride Ahead” Panelists: Cara Reedy, Founder and Director, Disabled Journalists Association. Meghan Smith, Senior Producer, GBH News, Disabilities Beat. Liz Pritchard, Neurodiverse Artist, Advocate, and Post-Supervisor” with the headshots of Dan Habib, Cara Reedy, Meghan Smith, and Liz Pritchard and the GBH and World logos. To the right are the red, yellow, white, blue and green lines of the Disability Pride flag.

"We know that a critical component of being able to live independently and to access a good job requires financial empowerment." ~ Taryn Williams, Assistant Secretary, .

The LEAD Center webinar, "Improving Employment Outcomes: The Critical Role of Financial Education" is available as a recording here:

Improving Employment Outcomes: The Critical Role of Financial Education » LEAD Center Access to financial literacy education/services is vital to the overall well-being of jobseekers and employees of all kinds, including people with disabilities. Yet, financial education is often not made available when offering employment services. April was “Financial Literacy Awareness Month.”...

Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities | UC Davis MIND Institute Presenters address the latest advances in neurodevelopmental research and the most current standards for best practices

The 2024 TASH Conference will be held in New Orleans, one of America's most unique cities. Start getting excited about your Conference trip here: https://tash.org/welcome-to-the-big-easy-for-the-2024-tash-conference/ Learn more about the music, food, nightlife, architecture, and neighborhoods; schedule a tour or check out the calendar of events.

Join the New England TASH Chapter for a thorough introduction on how to use Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) in your classroom. For complete session descriptions, presenter bios, how to participate and registration, visit the webinar series webpage: https://tash.org/NE-TASH-PBS

* Part one provides an introduction to PBS vocabulary and essential guiding principles, with an overview of assumptions about behavior and important terms to know for supporting individuals with challenging behavior. We explore why punishment does not work and how implementing evidence-based practices improves an individual’s quality of life.

* Part two will focus on the components of a thorough assessment and how data should lead to effective and efficient positive behavior support plans that help improve an individual’s quality of life. We will review the steps of a Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) including how data are collected and what an effective PBS plan to address behaviors of concern should look like.

Today (Monday, June 3, 2024) is the last day to submit your presentation proposal for the 2024 TASH Conference! The submission forms close at midnight Eastern tonight. To access the proposal forms, visit our Conference website at https://tash.org/2024tash/ Scroll down to the "Call for Proposals" section for instructions and the General and Research format forms.

We are nearly 2 weeks away from screening at DC DOX Festival on June 15! Following the film, co-directors Samuel and Dan Habib will be in discussion with an incredible group of activists and friends of the film...

Anna Landre, disability justice activist and scholar
Elijah Armstrong , founder of the Heumann-Armstrong Educational Awards
Bob Williams, disability justice pioneer, co-founder of CommunicationFIRST
Day Al-Mohamad, author, filmmaker, disability policy expert

The film will be shown with open captions, audio description devices will be available, and the discussion will include ASL interpretation. Tickets are selling out fast! Secure yours at https://dcdoxfest.com/the-ride-ahead/ and use the code "DC10RIDE" for 10% off tickets!

Image Description: A black graphic with 6 headshots centered of Day, Samuel, Dan, Bob, Elijah, and Anna. Above is yellow text that reads “The Ride Ahead Film Screening & Panel. June 15 at 3:15pm, Washington, DC, Landmark E-Street Cinema” below is white text that reads “Tickets available at DcDoxFest.com/the-ride-ahead” with the DC/DOX film festival 2024 logo in the bottom right corner.