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  • In Support of Research to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities In Support of Research to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities

    Rigorous research is critical to understand the lived experiences of people with disabilities and generate new knowledge to improve the capacity of individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work in their communities. Practices and policies rooted in rigorous research have the potential to dismantle systemic barriers and inequities that marginalize individuals with disabilities. Read the complete position statement in support of Research to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities here.

  • In Support of the U.S. Department of Education: In Support of the U.S. Department of Education:

    TASH believes that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) should continue to serve as the primary federal agency that supports public education for all students who attend public schools in the United States, including students who receive specialized services guaranteed under a federal civil rights law enacted in 1975, and must continue to at least provide the pass through and discretionary funds that supplement and guide states as authorized by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the landmark legislation that protects the rights of students with disabilities. Read the complete position statement in support of the U.S. Department of Education here.

  • Inclusive Education: Inclusive Education:

    Transform school communities based on social justice principles in which all students (a) are presumed competent, (b) are welcomed as valued members of all general education classes and extra-curricular activities in their local schools, (c) fully participate and learn alongside their same age peers in general education instruction based on the general education curriculum and (d) experience reciprocal social relationships. Read the complete inclusive education position statement here.

  • Community Living: Community Living:

    Expand the provision of person-centered, long term supports and individualized choice for community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every state. Read the complete community living position statement here.

  • Employment: Employment:

    Increase the employment rate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and eliminate federally sanctioned sub-minimum wages. Read the complete position statement on competitive integrated employment here.

  • Guardianship: Guardianship:

    A call for guardianship and supported decision-making reforms that expand the restoration of rights and the use of supports that honor the autonomy of all persons with disabilities. Read the complete position statement on guardianship here.