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March 29, 2011
Advocacy Alert: Co-Sponsors Needed for IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
Federal legislation has been introduced that would allow parents to recover expert witness fees in due process hearings and litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Join TASH in urging your senators and representatives to support this important legislation.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
March 1, 2011
Tell the Administration NOT to Support Institutions
As people committed to TASH values of inclusion and self-determination, we have a specific challenge to address in the next few days–BEFORE MARCH 4. The Administration on Developmental Disabilities is collecting feedback on how people with disabilities should be supported. Tell the ADD you support life in the community, NOT institutionalization!
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
February 22, 2011
Show Your Support for Education Reform by Attending this Congressional Briefing
Thank you for the widespread participation in our recent call to action to urge your Representatives and Senators to attend this congressional briefing on education reform. We’re now encouraging all those who can make it to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to strongly consider attending this briefing. You’re presence will send a clear message to policy makers that we’re serious about the changes we want to see in education.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
February 16, 2011
Advocacy Alert: Congressional Briefing on Education Reform
On February 23, TASH is holding a congressional briefing on education reform with the National Down Syndrome Society, in partnership with the Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination. We’re inviting all congressional leaders and staff to attend this discussion on creating inclusive school environments. You can help, by urging your Senators and Representatives to attend this important briefing.
Posted in by Jonathan Riethmaier
January 24, 2011
Join the APRAIS Pledge to End Restraint and Seclusion
The following is an important notice from the Alliance for the Prevention of Restraint, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion (APRAIS) The APRAIS coalition is committed to ending abusive practices. Together, we have an opportunity to continue an effort to pass federal legislation to reduce and prevent restraint and seclusion use in schools. The practice of restraint [...]
