Guest Author: Matthew Lager Have you ever been to a book store and noticed the same book can have multiple different cover designs? My favorite book, The Poetry of Robert Frost is one such example. One cover shows a black and white photo of Mr. Frost looking pensive. Another is bland—no photos just the title… read more
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region’s mission is to promote respect, create opportunities, and advocate for equal rights for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As we focus on person-centered planning, we are seeking a thoughtful, hands on-manager who will keep the needs of the Arc’s clients at the forefront of every decision. The Organization… read more
In case you missed it! We’d like to congratulate our 2018 TASH Membership Poster Contest winner, Marji Dalgarn! The poster is available for download here! Please print it out, hang it up, and enjoy! Interested in joining TASH? Find out why you should become a member at www.tash.org/join. About the Artist Marjorie Dalgarn is a credential student at California State University,… read more
Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education, Non-Tenure Track University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Education Department of Educator Preparation, Innovation and Research The University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Education invites qualified professionals to apply for a full- time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track faculty position in Special Education. Applicants must have an active BCBA… read more
Communication Access was certainly a hot topic at the 2017 TASH Conference in Atlanta! TASH’s Communications Working Group kicked off the conversation with a Wednesday Workshop focused on how to move TASH’s Communication for All campaign forward in 2018. The panel, comprised of AAC users, researchers, and advocates, examined some of the myths and definitions of… read more
A full-time (100% FTE) research leadership position is open in the Institute on Community Integration (ICI) in the Community Living program area. This research position is designed to plan for, implement and report on currently funded and future research on programs and services related to positive supports, social inclusion, person-centered practices, organizational change, and community… read more
The Department of Special Education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University invites applications for an open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) faculty position in visual impairments. Our vision program has had a significant impact on the field for more than 60 years. We are seeking a strong scholar who can provide new leadership to… read more
We at TASH watched the unfolding of the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida with tears and concern for the individuals involved, their families, the first responders, the community, and all of those who are now supporting loved ones whose world was torn apart on Wednesday. Our hearts and love… read more
Take Action! Next week, the House of Representatives will most likely be voting on the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R.620), a bill that would seriously weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bill, introduced by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) on January 24, 2017, would do the following: Eliminate the need for businesses and other… read more
The Lavelle School for the Blind (Bronx, New York) is seeking an Executive Director to replace Lorrie Nanry who retired after thirty-seven years of distinguished service to the school, the last three as the Executive Director. The Lavelle School for the Blind is a New York State-supported school for visually impaired and multiply handicapped children,… read more
