Category: Advocacy Alerts

NIDDR Announces Long Range Plans, Seeks Comments
May 8, 2012
NIDDR Announces Long Range Plans, Seeks Comments

TASH members will be very interested in the new long-range plan announced by NIDRR, which is open for comments until...

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TASH Responds to AASA Position Supporting Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
March 13, 2012
TASH Responds to AASA Position Supporting Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Last week, the American Association of School Administrators issued an unsubstantiated, ill-informed and reckless report in which it voiced support...

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Tell DOL to Exempt Live-In Companions from Proposed Rule Changes
February 14, 2012
Tell DOL to Exempt Live-In Companions from Proposed Rule Changes

TASH is asking you submit written comments on the proposed rule on or before February 27, 2012, at www.regulations.gov. Please...

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Why Our Children Can’t Wait……Congress, Keep Our Children Safe
November 29, 2011
Why Our Children Can’t Wait……Congress, Keep Our Children Safe

Related: APRAIS Seeks Passage of Long Awaited Legislation on Restraint & Seclusion The end of the year always offers a...

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Speak Out Against Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
July 25, 2011
Speak Out Against Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities

TASH is joining the National Federation of the Blind and the Collaboration to Promote Self-Determination, as well as other disability...

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Act Now to STOP Expansion of Sub-Minimum Wage!
July 13, 2011
Act Now to STOP Expansion of Sub-Minimum Wage!

Important Update! The HELP Committee is scheduled to address the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act on August 3. There...

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TASH to Hold Congressional Briefing on Restraint & Seclusion
June 10, 2011
TASH to Hold Congressional Briefing on Restraint & Seclusion

    National Efforts to Restrict the Use of Restraint & Seclusion Practices in Schools    How you can help:    1. Please...

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Help Keep All Students Safe from Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
April 12, 2011
Help Keep All Students Safe from Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

TASH Members and Supporters You likely know by now that TASH has been as the forefront of advocacy efforts regarding...

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Support Transition of Youth with Disabilities
April 12, 2011
Support Transition of Youth with Disabilities

TASH Members and Supporters We’re asking you to join us in contacting members of congress to encourage them to co-sponsor...

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Advocacy Alert | Co-Sponsors Needed for IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
March 29, 2011
Advocacy Alert | Co-Sponsors Needed for IDEA Fairness Restoration Act

Overview Federal legislation was introduced on March 17, 2011, that would allow parents to recover expert witness fees in due...

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