Call for Proposals for the 2014 TASH Conference opens March 10 and closes on June 2, 2014 TASH is seeking proposal submissions for the 2014 Annual Conference,“Be the Future,” in Washington, DC, December 3-5, 2014. This year’s theme is inspired by the culture TASH has established in its aim to achieve equity, opportunity and inclusion… read more
The deadline for submitting proposals to present at the 2014 TASH Conference has been changed to Monday June 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. We feel this is a more appropriate due date for all our members. We plan to use the first Monday in June as the due date for proposals for futures years as… read more
Conversational skills can be difficult for any high school student, but they can pose a particular challenge to students with autism spectrum disorders. New approaches have shown promise in developing conversational skills among high school students with autism. Peer-mediated intervention can support students who are either passive conversationalists, or reluctant or withdrawn in social interactions.… read more
Call for Proposals for the 2014 TASH Conference opens March 10 and closes on May 10, 2014 TASH is seeking proposal submissions for the 2014 Annual Conference,“Be the Future,” in Washington, DC, December 3-5, 2014. This year’s theme is inspired by the culture TASH has established in its aim to achieve equity, opportunity and inclusion… read more
On Monday, February 24, Senator Harkin (D-Iowa) introduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act (view the bill here: https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2036). We need all supporters of this critical legislation to act now to urge members of the U.S. Senate to co-sponsor this bill. Click here to contact your senator: https://stophurtingkids.com/take-action/contact-congress/ The use of restraint and seclusion in schools… read more
On Tuesday, the US Departments of Education and Justice jointly announced guidelines on student discipline to address glaring racial and ethnic disparities in disciplinary procedures chronicled in The Washington Post’s article “Federal guidelines address discipline in nation’s schools.” TASH, a research and advocacy organization for individuals with significant disabilities, appreciates the initiative, but these guidelines… read more
On Friday, January 10th, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issued new regulations on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) [1915(c) and 1915(i)]. TASH commends CMS for establishing a regulatory framework that is clear, progressive, and elevates individual choice and dignity of Waiver participants. These regulations are intended to provide Waiver participants full… read more
