The TASH Board election results are in: Matthew Medina was re-elected to a second term, and Mathew McCollough and Hezzy Smith, were elected to first terms. Additionally, Chris Rodriguez was appointed to the Board for an ex officio one year term. Mathew McCollough As a Filipino American with developmental disabilities, Mathew McCollough is currently the… read more
As you know, TASH has been a progressive leader in disability advocacy since 1975. We continue to advocate for human rights and inclusion for all people with disabilities, especially those with the most significant supports needs, in all aspects of life including education, employment, and community living. Over the past year, we along with our… read more
Lou Brown (right) transferring the TASH Board of Directors Chairmanship to Wayne Sailor (left). Over 40 years ago, in 1975, Lou Brown, Norris Haring and Wayne Sailor, the founders of what is now called TASH, gathered to create an entity that embodies the very values that TASH represents to this day: equity, opportunity, and inclusion… read more
Owing in part to the national attention on conservatorship / guardianship from the Britney Spears case, Senators Blumenthal and Cruz announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee would be holding a series of hearings, titled, “Toxic Conservatorships: The Need for Reform“. They requested testimony from throughout the disability community as well as other effected people. TASH submitted written… read more
Please join CalTASH on November 16, 2021 from 10:30 am -12:30 pm PST for a FREE Webinar as we examine the Federal HCBS Setting Rule including the challenges and obstacles that need to be overcome to align with the ruling. Presenters will share information and strategies from different perspectives on how to take the Federal HCBS setting rule policy… read more
Dear friends, Policy advocacy remains at the heart of TASH’s mission to advance equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities. With this in mind, TASH has recently produced a series of three extensive position statements with policy recommendation on three key issue areas: Our position statement on Inclusive Education emphasizes the right of students… read more
Aspects of TASH’s identity, such as our logo and the names of some TASH board members and staff, have recently been used to perpetrate a false job search, interview, and offer process . Please note that TASH would never engage in any of the following: Making unsolicited initial contact with potential employees. Communicating with potential… read more
The TASH Editorial Search Committee is beginning the search for the new Editor of Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD). The Editor serves a three-year term that will begin in January 2022. There is a planned overlap period of approximately 3 months with the current editor so that the new editor would… read more
Location: Los Gatos/Scotts Valley, California (about 15-20 minutes from Santa Cruz) Salary: Minimum $100,000 (negotiable, commensurate with experience). Benefits: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture and life insurance. Job Type: Full-time Job Description: Nova Home Support, LLC provides around-the-clock residential care, person-centered support, individualized education, and community-based enrichment opportunities to a sweet, funny teenager with autism,… read more
Organization: City of Encinitas Location: Encinitas, California Position: Housing Services Manager Annual salary range: $90,510 to $133,726 Application deadline: Open until filled First resume review: Friday, May 21, 2021 Located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County, the City of Encinitas offers a unique blend of old-world charm and sophistication, and… read more
