Svetlana sent us this letter after participating in a TASH Family Support Training event in Seattle, Washington. We have posted this with her permission to share her story with others. The TASH Family Support Training project was held in 12 states and two U.S. territories with the intentional focus of bringing together participants of different… read more
Since inclusive education began in the mid-1980s people have asked “how do you know it if you see it?” Cheryl Jorgensen poses thought-provoking questions on inclusive education and provides a free resource for evaluating inclusive schools.… read more
Wretches & Jabberers, the inspiring tale of two men with autism who are changing perceptions about people with disabilities and the way we communicate, is coming to a theater near you. Don't miss the national debut of this flim, which will be in theaters nationwide this April during National Autism Awareness Month.… read more
Each year, the Diane J. Lipton Memorial Cal-TASH Award is given to an individual who has shown outstanding commitment and effort in systems level advocacy to promote policy that upholds the rights of individuals with disabilities, particularly children and youth, in inclusive schools and communities. It should come as no surprise, then, that U.S. Rep.… read more
As a member of TASH and as a self-driven citizen advocate for persons who confess to murders, rapes or arson they did not commit, let me share what I feel. For 34 years I have focused on these persons on the streets, and in courts and prisons. When their situations become painful I… read more
The Social Security Administration will be hosting a free webinar today, March 10, at 3 p.m. ET, entitled “Social Security 101: What’s in it for me?” This webinar aims to provide answers to common questions about Social Security. Participants will also receive tips on saving and planning for the financial future.… read more
Submit your proposals to present during the 2011 TASH Conference. TASH is seeking presentations that reflect innovative ideas, programs and practices that are leading to positive systems change for people with significant disabilities. View this free webinar on how to submit your proposal! … read more
If you have been watching the national news you know that all is not right in Wisconsin. While the focus has been mainly on the issue of collective bargaining and benefits and wages for public employees, there are five pages tucked within Governor Walker’s 144 page budget repair bill that will have significant consequences for… read more
This briefing will include a series of presentations from several of the nation’s leading experts in transition policy about key recommendation recently introduced as a package of legislation known as the Transition towards Excellence in Achievement and Mobility (TEAM) Act. This trio of bill includes the TEAM-Education Act of 2011 (H.R. 602), the TEAM-Empowerment Act… read more
An inclusive education is one that fully integrates all students into a general education setting with access to peers, classrooms, teachers and the general curriculum. For children with significant disabilities, an inclusive education offers a chance for academic advancement, meaningful social relationships, employable skills and the tools and resources needed for successful life in the… read more
