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2025 Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration Recap

Posted on by Donald Taylor

TASH held its ninth annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration on September 9. After a day of educational panels, our evening program honored Senator Bob Casey for his leadership in disability law. For the complete list of panels and speaker bios, you can visit the event webpage.

A photograph of Melanie Reeves Miller, Janet Lord and Sue Swenson at the first Symposium panel. Sue Swenson is making a broad gesture with her arm as she makes a point.

Symposium, panel 1, “Engaging the International Community on Disability Rights”: Melanie Reeves Miller, Janet Lord and Sue Swenson. Priscila Rodriguez is attending via video conference projected on the screen above.

A photograph of Judith Gran, John Poulos and Nicole Jorwic at panel 2 of the Symposium.

Symposium panel 2: “Pressing for National Action to Preserve Progress on Disability Rights”: Judith Gran, John Poulos and Nicole Jorwic. Theo Braddy is attending via video conference projected on the screen above.

A photograph of Michael Brogioli and Naomi Brickel smiling and laughing during panel 3 of the Symposium.

Michael Brogioli and Naomi Brickel getting Symposium panel 3, “Leveraging States and Localities for Disability Rights Innovations” underway.

A photograph of Anne Blackfield looking on as Erin Prangley makes a dramatic gesture with both hands raised during panel 3 of the Symposium.

Anne Blackfield and Erin Prangley in Symposium panel 3, “Leveraging States and Localities for Disability Rights Innovations”.

A photograph of Shawn Aleong asking a question from the audience during the Symposium.

Shawn Aleong asking a question from the audience during the Symposium.

A photograph of Hezzy Smith opening the Symposium. A photograph of Michael Brogioli standing at an acrylic lectern with a gooseneck microphone.

Hezzy Smith opening the Symposium.

Michael Brogioli opening the Awards Celebration.

A photograph of Senator Casey kneeling close to listen as Bob Williams types a message on his communication device.

Senator Casey and Bob Williams talking before the beginning of the Award Celebration.

A photograph of Alison Barkoff gesturing with her hands while delivering the keynote address from a lectern.

Alison Barkoff delivering the Keynote address during the Award Celebration.

A photograph of Jean Gonsier-Gerdin and Hezzy Smith presenting the TASH award to Senator Casey.

Jean Gonsier-Gerdin and Hezzy Smith presenting the TASH Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Award to Senator Casey.

A photograph of Senator Casey standing at an acrylic lectern displaying the TASH outstanding leadership in disability law award. A photograph of Michael Gamel-McCormick offering a toast to Senator Casey.

Senator Casey displaying the TASH Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law award during his acceptance remarks.

Michael Gamel-McCormick offering a toast to Senator Casey.

A photograph of a large group of Senator Casey's staff standing around a standing table reacting while Casey delivers his acceptance speech.

Senator Casey’s staff listening as Senator Casey delivers his acceptance remarks.

A photograph of Liz Weintraub delivering a toast to Senator Casey.

Liz Weintraub delivering her toast to Senator Casey.

A photograph of Michael Brogioli shaking hands with Senator Bob Casey while Casey holds the TASH Outstanding Leadership Award.

Michael Brogioli congratulating Senator Bob Casey.

A photograph of Senator Casey holding the TASH leadership award with TASH Board members and other attendees.

TASH Board members and other attendees with Senator Casey.