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IDEA National Survey Examines Rights of Students and Parents
April 12, 2011
IDEA National Survey Examines Rights of Students and Parents

This survey examines whether parents of children with disabilities are treated as equal partners in their children’s education, and whether...

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An Open Letter from the National Council on Disability
April 8, 2011
An Open Letter from the National Council on Disability

NCD in an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for...

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Can Benevolence Get in the Way of Equality and Ordinary Opportunities?
April 8, 2011
Can Benevolence Get in the Way of Equality and Ordinary Opportunities?

Barbara McKenzie is a longtime Ohio TASH member, presenter, facilitator and author of “Reflections of Erin – the Importance of...

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TASH Releases ‘The Cost of Waiting’ with Announcement of Restraint and Seclusion Bill
April 6, 2011
TASH Releases ‘The Cost of Waiting’ with Announcement of Restraint and Seclusion Bill

In March 2010, The Keeping All Students Safe Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill was...

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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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Wretches & Jabberers Producer Discusses Film’s National Debut
March 29, 2011
Wretches & Jabberers Producer Discusses Film’s National Debut

If you missed seeing our new documentary film, Wretches and Jabberers, at the 2010 TASH Conference, thanks to the Hussman...

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National ADA Symposium to be Held May 8-11 in Las Vegas
March 29, 2011
National ADA Symposium to be Held May 8-11 in Las Vegas

The National ADA Symposium features 64 sessions covering all areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with a special emphasis...

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The Assistive Technology Expo & Training – April 28 in Sacramento
March 25, 2011
The Assistive Technology Expo & Training – April 28 in Sacramento

Thursday, April 28, 2011 Sacramento Red Lion Hotel The Assistive Technology Expo & Training provides a full day of training...

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DOE Visits “SAM” Schools, Calls for Integration and Higher Standards
March 23, 2011
DOE Visits “SAM” Schools, Calls for Integration and Higher Standards

On Monday, March 14, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Assistant Secretary Alexa Posny visited the Ann Beers...

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Guest Blog from the Stars of Wretches & Jabberers, Part II
March 16, 2011
Guest Blog from the Stars of Wretches & Jabberers, Part II

Movies are the next best thing to People-like magazine coverage of your mission so I would like to rock the...

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