Oppose H.R. 3765, The ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 The ADA is once again under attack by another “Notification” bill. The House Judiciary Committee passed this bill 15 – 9, which puts up major barriers to people enforcing ADA rights. It is important for all members of Congress to hear from people with… read more
The ADA is once again under attack and it is important for all members of Congress to hear from people with disabilities that weakening the ADA is unacceptable! H.R. 3765, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015, would eliminate the responsibility of businesses to know their obligations under the ADA and place the burden… read more
The Home Care Rule is scheduled to go into effect very soon! It is critical that advocates and their allies understand this Rule and are involved in states’ efforts to prepare for its implementation. Your input is vital in ensuring that states do not cut services, dismantle programs that allow people with disabilities to control… read more
Phase Out Subminimum Wage and Sheltered Workshops If you care about high expectations, integrated employment, and valued adult lives, now is the time to ACT! On July 22nd, 2014 President Obama signed into law the Workforce and Innovation Act (WIOA). The enactment of this law established The Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive… read more
UPDATE: On July 9, 2015, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5. TAKE ACTION: With the passage of H.R. 5, your action is more critical now than ever. Call your Senator TODAY and tell them that Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 (ECAA – S. 1177) betrays the Elementary and Secondary Education Act’s (ESEA) rich… read more
UPDATE: On July 9, 2015, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5. Take action. The nation’s most important education law for our children – the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – has historically provided critical civil rights protections for underserved students through a strong federal role in education and other key principles. TASH has been at the… read more
Prioritize Integrated Employment – Phase Out Subminimum Wage and Sheltered Workshops If you care about high expectations, integrated employment and valued adult lives, this is the time to ACT! On July 22nd, 2014 President Obama signed into law the Workforce and Innovation Act (WIOA). The enactment of this law established The Department of Labor Advisory… read more
Background: Why ESEA is Critical The nation’s most important education law for our country’s children – the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – has historically provided critical civil rights protections for underserved students through a strong federal role in education and other key principles. TASH has been at the table since the beginning and has been engaged… read more
SUMMARY: During the House consideration of HR 5, the following bipartisan Representatives proposed an amendment that will replace annual tests with grade-span testing: Gibson (NY), Sinema (AZ), Katko (NY), McKinley (WV), Takano (CA), Young, Don (AK), Collins, Chris (NY), Schock (IL), Ashford (NE), Davis, Rodney (IL) The Amendment “replaces current federal yearly testing requirements for math and… read more
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, the House Education & the Workforce Committee approved the Student Success Act (H.R. 5) to reauthorize and amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (formerly known as the No Child Left Behind Act). The full House of Representatives is preparing to consider the bill on Wednesday and Thursday of… read more
