2016 is turning out well for an estimated 7,000 Oregonians who have been or are at risk of being segregated in sheltered workshops. Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon approved the Lane v. Brown settlement agreement, promising 1,115 working-age individuals currently in sheltered workshops the opportunity to obtain competitive… read more
Wow! Not many words can describe this year’s TASH Conference and the passion it reignited for so many. To most, the TASH Conference is a community like no other – where inclusion, equity and high expectations are not just words – they are realities. The experience began when nearly 900 attendees from 45 states and eight… read more
Located on the banks of the Willamette River, this year’s conference hotel, the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront is within walking distance of top downtown attractions. As a conference attendee, you’ll be staying in the middle of it all from concerts & local culinary experiences to jogging, biking and kayaking at Waterfront Park. With breathtaking views… read more
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the 40th anniversary of TASH, people with significant support needs still want and deserve better lives than what is typically available. It’s with the help of federal… read more
HCBS Waiver In January 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final rules regarding the settings of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). These rules require HCBS settings to provide opportunities for participants to engage in community life, have access to the community, control their personal resources, and seek employment and work in… read more
In 2000, Paula Lane began working in a sheltered workshop in Beaverton, Oregon. In 2010, she earned her biggest paycheck – $53.66 for 81 hours of work. As lead plaintiff in a federal class action lawsuit (Lane v. Brown), Paula fights for the rights of an estimated 7,000 Oregonians who have been or are at… read more
The following statement was released on September 8, 2015 by the Center for Public Representation and Disability Rights Oregon. On September 9, 2015, TASH sent a thank-you letter to the Department of Justice thanking the department for its detailed and persistent work to reach a settlement agreement with the State of Oregon to resolve the class… read more
