Guest Author: Callie Anderson Every TASH intern is required to complete what is called an “Intern Final Project” where we are to conduct a fieldwork research project as a means of applying our learning in a real-world context. This is an opportunity to be creative and there have been wonderful examples of that in the… read more
Author: Ruthie-Marie Beckwith, TASH Executive Director It’s hard to believe that two months have passed since I came on board as the new executive director of TASH. After 35 years, I’ve picked up my Tennessee roots and replanted them in a new apartment in Alexandria, VA. I’m navigating the Metro system to make my way… read more
Sharron has been living independently for about 10 years now and with the help of her support team she has been able to grow and become more independent as time continues. Over this 10-year period, she has made personal strides to help her team better understand the word “support” and to utilize the technology that was… read more
Meet David! David lives in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. During middle school and high school, David’s school transition plan involved working for part of each school day. He tried working in a hospital setting for a short time in high school; however, it ended badly because the school system did not involve support… read more
Meet Nate! When I was younger, I never dreamed of the possibilities that lied ahead. Now that I am older, I see that the possibilities can be endless.” – Nate Trainor Nate Trainor was born in 1984 with a rare disorder called Joubert Syndrome that occurs in around 1 out of 100,000 births. At just… read more
Imagine a world where everyone truly belonged! That’s what TASH, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society, and filmmaker, Dan Habib, did. On March 23rd, we hosted a Twitter chat where people with disabilities, their families, educators, and other disability advocates answered the question “What does inclusion look like to you?” by sharing images, videos,… read more
Guest Author: Barb McKenzie, Chair of Ohio TASH “Our daughter, Erin, unexpectedly passed away just two months after graduating from high school in 2004. Her sudden death brought forth a multitude of people, each expressing how he or she had been personally transformed by Erin’s presence and full participation in school and in life. Throughout… read more
When inclusion happens, we all benefit. This March, TASH launched its This is What Inclusion Looks Like campaign, shining a light on a world where everyone’s contribution counts. On Wednesday, March 23rd from 2-3pm, we are hosting a Twitter chat where people with disabilities, their families, educators, disability support organizations, and other disability advocates will answer… read more
