Each year, the TASH Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders who gain information, learn about resources, and connect with others across the country to strengthen the disability field. This year’s conference theme, “Still We Rise for Equity, Opportunity, and Inclusion,” shows the resilience of individuals with disabilities and their families across the lifespan. Conference attendees will celebrate their passion for disability rights, civil rights, and human rights while exploring inclusive communities, schools, and workplaces that support people with disabilities, including those with complex support needs. Return to TASH website.
8:00- 8:30 AM
Establishing a Professional Identity Vicki Knight, Andrea Ruppar, and Virginia Walker
8:30- 9:15 AM
Session A: Developing and Sustaining a Research Agenda Vicki Knight and Fred Spooner
Session B: The Job Search Jami Pettner-Arrey, Andrea Ruppar, and Amy Toson
9:15-10:00
Session A: Teacher Preparation Stacy Dymond and Donna Lehr
Session B: Promotion and Tenure Marty Agran and Fred Spooner
10:00-10:45 AM
Grants and External Funding Bethany McKissick and Mary Morningstar
10:45-11:30 AM
Service and Professional Development Jacki Anderson
11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Publishing Marty Agran, Susan Copeland, Stacy Dymond, Donna Lehr, and Fred Spooner
The International Chapter Workshop (group discussion) is intended to expand TASH's International Committee so that TASH will strengthen its international involvement, its connections, and its efforts as well as increasing members around the world who can share TASH's values and promote its activities and mission.
Individuals from various countries including international professionals, families and other community members, who play an active role in getting involved in issues impacting individuals with significant disabilities, will participate in the workshop (group discussion).
During the workshop (group discussion), the structure, major goal, specific responsibilities, policies, and activities of the International Chapter will be discussed. The workshop (group discussion) will also give particpants an opportunity to speak about their experiences and challenges they face in their respecitve countries in advocating for human rights and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Agenda
2:30 - 3:00 - Introductions
Name, state/region, projects / goals / challenges / accomplishments of state / region chapter
3:00 - 3:30 - Ruthie & Ralph
Current state of TASH
Future Vision - Advocacy Teams
Role of Chapters
3:30 - 4:00 - Policy Update
Tia & Raquel
Inclusive Education Committee member TBD
4:00 - 4:45 - Activity Centers
Activity Centers (choose based on interest)
4:45 - 5:00 - Wrap Up & Looking Ahead
Meeting schedule for 2018
Future topics - Advocacy Team Follow-Up, Summer Retreat
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