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May 8, 2012
2012 TASH Conference Opening General Session Speakers Announced
The 2012 TASH Conference will kick off with an Opening General Session on Wednesday, November 28 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. What better way to kick-off three days of training and advocacy at the 2012 TASH Conference than to hear from inclusion leaders Madeleine Will (moderator), Norman Kunc, Charlie Lakin, Barbara Ransom, and Wayne Sailor! [...]
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
April 6, 2012
Deadline Extended: Proposals to present at the 2012 TASH Conference are now due April 12
The deadline for submitting proposals to present at the 2012 TASH Conference has been extended until April 12 at 11:59 p.m. PST. We’re thrilled with the high volume of interest we’ve received so far and we’re looking forward to a great conference in Long Beach! We want to make sure current and potential submitters have ample opportunity to ensure that their proposals are as strong and complete as possible. To this end, we’ve extended the deadline by one week until April 12 at 11:59 p.m., PST (that’s 2:59 a.m., EST).
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
April 2, 2012
Amy Brenneman, Award-Winning Actress and Advocate for Children with Disabilities, to Keynote 2012 TASH Conference
It looks like attendees at the 2012 TASH Conference in Long Beach, Calif. won’t have to stray too far from the conference to spot a Hollywood star! We’re very excited to share that Amy Brenneman, an award-winning actress and advocate for children with disabilities, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the 2012 TASH Conference taking place November 28 – December 1, 2012!
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
March 7, 2012
Presentation submissions for the 2012 TASH Conference are due April 5
For more than 35 years, the TASH Conference has brought together thousands of stakeholders to tackle the issues facing people with significant disabilities and to push for widespread and progressive systems change. Your innovative programs, services and ideas drive positive systems change and we want you to share them with others. Don’t miss your opportunity [...]
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
January 17, 2012
2012 TASH Conference kicks off Local Host Committee on January 27
This year’s TASH Conference will take place November 28 – December 1 in Long Beach, Calif. With that comes a year’s worth of planning and organization to make the conference as successful and welcoming as possible.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
December 12, 2011
A Special Educator’s Reflections from TASH 2011
Special educator Timothy Villegas leaves us with his thoughts on attending the TASH Conference, reaffirming his beliefs on inclusion in schools and efforts behind a Georgia TASH chapter.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
December 6, 2011
Diversity and Cultural Competency at the TASH Conference
TASH can exult in the many expressions of diversity at the TASH Annual Conference in Atlanta. Families and individuals from diverse ethnic, socio-economic, ability, academic, and professional milieu were able to share the “TASH experience.” It’s that rich gumbo mix of networking and learning; intimate exchanges with new friends regarding family challenges, milestones and triumphs; exposure to researchers, government policy-makers and academic leaders in the disability field; energizing keynoters; tackling complex and persistent issues (access to services, technology, funding and information); and a stimulating menu of sessions and interest group meetings.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
TASH Conference takes aim at Restraint and Seclusion
The 2011 TASH No Excuses Conference was an experience to remember, a week of advocacy synergy that forged new alliances and took us to a new level – especially in our strategies for keeping school children safe from the use of restraint and seclusion!
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Williams Praises Employment Choices for People with Disabilities at 2011 TASH Conference
As a former TASH Board member and officer, Bob Williams knows that TASH has always been a strong ally of children, adults, and older Americans with the most significant disabilities through the very best and worst of times. Born with cerebral palsy, Williams has had a long, public service career and is a recognized expert on issues affecting the health, independence, employment, and economic well-being of people with disabilities.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
December 5, 2011
Back from the TASH Conference … some thoughts
We’re back after a week in Atlanta for the 2011 TASH Conference. What a week to remember. Thank you to everyone who participated!
