Message from the Executive Director

As we approach Election Day on November 5, and if you haven’t already voted, please visit our Action Center portal that has information on candidates and how to locate your polling place. There is so much at stake in this election and every vote counts, so please make your voice heard by voting.

TASH is also holding an election for its Board of Directors. This year, three Board positions will be filled. All TASH members are eligible to vote; please check your email for reminders about the TASH election from info@tash.org that include a link to the ballot. Thank you in advance to all TASH members who participate in the 2024 Board election. Voting closes at 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on November 5.

I hope to see many of you at the 2024 TASH Conference in New Orleans. If you haven’t registered yet, please visit tash.org/2024TASH. This year’s Conference will feature 160 breakout sessions, 20 Day One workshops and two outstanding General Session panels, plus numerous networking opportunities, just steps away from the French Quarter in “the Big Easy” where we’ll “let the good times roll.”

With appreciation,

Michael Brogioli

TASH News

American Institute for Research Study on Participatory Research

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is partnering with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct research to increase understanding about the problems people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face when participating in virtual research opportunities. The AIR team will be conducting 30-minute-long interviews at the 2024 TASH Conference to learn more about your experiences. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the screener available via this link or by scanning the QR code on our flyer. You can also watch a video explaining the project further. You can contact the Project Team at InclusiveResearch@air.org.

Seeking a Values-Based Employee or Employer?
Post Your Job or Resume on TASH’s New Career Center

TASH has expanded our career offerings with our new full-blown Career Center. When you post your resume as a TASH member, you will be listed higher in search results and e-mails to employers. Job postings start at $199 for a 30-day advertisement for TASH members and $249 for non-members. Join TASH today to make your next career move.

Reminder: One Week to Cast Your Vote
for the 2024 Board of Directors!

TASH encourages all members to participate in the 2024 Board of Directors election. Voting is open now and will close at 12:00 midnight Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 5^th. If you are a member, you will have received an e-mail (from info@tash.org) with instructions on how to vote on October 30 and you will receive another reminder on November 1.

The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities Report to the President

Tia Nelis was present for the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCIPD) as it delivered its latest report, “Advancing Independence and Community Integration for All: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Through High-Quality Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS),” to President Biden. For more, read the Administration on Community Living Press release.

The Role of American Job Centers in Promoting Access to Good Jobs for All

In support of this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we recognize the role of the American Job Center (AJC) Network. This webinar spotlights four American Job Centers located in New York and Colorado. Presenters provide insights on the services the AJCs provide, share a roadmap for accessing AJC services, discuss the critical role of partnerships in service delivery, and highlight the creative integration of universal design principles to ensure access for all customers using AJC services. Watch the complete webinar as a recording here.

Debunking Myths About Working and the Loss of Benefits

In this podcast we talk with Samantha Moreno, a certified rehabilitation counselor, former Center for Independent Living staff member and an independent consultant on benefits management about some of the myths about employment and loss of benefits. She explains ways people can explore employment without endangering their benefits and introduces programs that can preserve benefits when a person begins earning additional income. Listen here.

For more on debunking myths about working and the loss of benefits, watch the DETAC June 2024 webinar, “Ensuring Equal Access to Benefits Counseling to Maximize Community Inclusion“, featuring Samantha and other presenters from the Colorado Office of Independent Living.

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Community News

Do you know a game-changing entrepreneur with a disability who deserves the spotlight? The EDDIE Awards 2025 are here to recognize the bold and innovative leaders within the disability community! Hosted by Synergies Work, the EDDIE Awards honor businesses owned by individuals with disabilities, celebrating their impact. Entrepreneur of the Year wins a $10,000 prize! If you know someone whose story needs to be told, encourage them to apply and be a part of this incredible celebration of talent and leadership. Apply today here.

Study: Lived Experiences of
Direct Support Professionals

This study aims to gain insight into New York State-based DSPs’ experiences and identify factors impacting DSPs’ quality of life. The data may support efforts to mitigate the crisis-level shortage of DSPs by providing the information needed to refine strategies to attract, recruit, and retain members of this critically important workforce. An end goal is to contribute to a healthier, more rewarding work environment that can improve DSPs’ financial, social, and overall well-being. Read the full report here.

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Thank You to Our Donors!

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

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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