TASH in Action Newsletter | August 2024

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A portrait of Michael Brogioli. He has high silver hair parted to one side. He is wearing an open collared shirt and a black blazer. The background is a blue speckled photographer's backdrop.As this Summer comes to an end (yes, it sure flew by!) we look forward to some key events in September and October. TASH will host its annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration on September 11. This year, we will honor Steven Schwartz, the founder of and current Special Counsel for the Center for Public Representation, for his lifetime of work to advance disability rights. We’re also pleased that Sam Bagenstos, the Chief Counsel at HHS, will join us as keynote speaker during the evening Award Celebration.

We hope you can join us for the afternoon Symposium (in-person and virtual option) which features three panels of expert speakers on timely topics, and/or the evening Award Celebration (in person only) on September 11 at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC. You can learn more about and register for the event by visiting tash.org/2024OLDL.

The U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD), which TASH is a member of, will host its tenth annual Awards Gala on October 21, 2024, 6-7:30 PM ET, in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). At its virtual gala, USICD will honor leaders of the disability rights movement whose work has benefited people with disabilities worldwide. This year, former Congressman Tony Coelho will be honored with the Dole-Harkin Award and Ambassador Luis Gallegos of Ecuador will receive the International Advocate Award. To learn more, please visit usicd.org and to purchase tickets click here.

Best wishes to all for a happy Labor Day weekend.

With appreciation,

Michael Brogioli

TASH News

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2024 TASH Conference News


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Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law
Symposium and Award Celebration

TASH’s eighth annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration will be Wednesday, September 11th at the American University Washington College of Law. A half-day legal symposium and evening award celebration will honor Steven J. Schwartz, for his exceptional leadership in disability law. The keynote speaker will be Sam Bagenstos. Virtual attendance and Continuing Legal Education credits are available. Registration is open through on-site. To advertise or sponsor, download the Sponsorship and Advertisement Prospectus.


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TASH Membership Referral Program:
Expand Our Community Together!

As an existing member, you can refer friends, colleagues, or organizations to join TASH. You can read the details of the program and access some resources to help you generate interest in TASH at the Membership Referral Page on tash.org.


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TASH Webinar Series Resumes September 19

After a summer hiatus, our 2024 webinar series resumes with Dina Casalaspro’s presentation, Community Options, Inc.: A Business Model for Employment, 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern, Thursday, September 19, 2024. Learn more and register at the series webpage.


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Storytellers for Change

Two additional Storytellers for Change videos are available on TASH’s YouTube channel:

  • Melanie Miles discusses the importance having variety in her life and the essential role of independence in giving her that variety.
  • Julie Stuckle talks about the importance of being in charge – from having her own place to self-directed services.

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Get Your TASH T-Shirt

Arrive at the 2024 TASH Conference in style: order your TASH t-shirt now.


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New England Chapter PBS Webinar Available as a Recording

The New England TASH Chapter – viz. Dina Traniello, Linda Rammler and Gail Fanjoy – produced a two part webinar on Positive Behavior Supports in July. Read about the series here. Watch the episodes as recordings here:

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Centers for Independent Living Connecting People with Disabilities to Competitive, Integrated Employment
3:00–4:30 PM ET, Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) highlight how their work increases access to competitive, integrated employment and how they collaborate with Centers for Independent Living (CIL). Learn more and register here.


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Spotlight on Research

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September 2024 Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities Available Now

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, volume 49, issue 3 (September 2024) is available now to applicable members via the SAGE website. There are articles on adult siblings, placement decisions for students, reading skills for multilingual learners and a tribute to Dennis E. Mithaug. Click here to access RPSD via your TASH member account.


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Inclusive Practices Special Issue on Supported Decision-Making

Inclusive Practices volume 3, issue 3 (August 2024) is now available to all TASH members. This is a special issue on supported decision-making. Click here to access Inclusive Practices via your TASH member account.

Community News

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  • Last month was the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) publication, “Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts“, explores common misconceptions about the law and research-based facts correcting them.
  • This summer leaders from federal agencies came together in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Olmstead v. L.C. Watch a recording of the event here.
  • Check out the July Lead Center newsletter for disability independence resources, including a digital booklet with 25 policy innovations stemming from the Olmstead decision, success stories from the field, resources, and more!

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2024 Reinventing Quality

TASH is a partner on the 2024 Reinventing Quality Conference that takes place on September 15-17, 2024 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. View the schedule and register.

Upcoming Events

September 11, 2024
TASH Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration
Washington, D.C.

September 15 – 17, 2024
Reinventing Quality
Baltimore, Maryland

September 16 – 19, 2024
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators 2024 State of the States in Brain Injury Conference
Eugene, Oregon

October 7 – 9, 2024
NADD Annual Conference
Tempe, Arizona

October 17 – 18, 2024
38th Annual Supported Life Conference
Sacramento, California

October 24 – 26, 2024
SANYS 2024 Annual Statewide Conference
Albany, New York

October 21, 2024
U.S. International Council on Disabilities Gala to Celebrate NDEAM
virtual

December 5 – 7, 2024
2024 TASH Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana

March 28 – 29, 2025
2025 Cal-TASH Conference
Burbank, California


Thank You to Our Donors!

We would like to thank everyone who donated to TASH in July 2024. We are grateful to all of our supporters who help us achieve equity, opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Thank you!


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TASH advances equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on those with the most significant support needs, in the areas of education, employment and community living through advocacy, research and practice. More information about TASH can be found at www.tash.org.

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