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, “Be Creative - Innovative Solutions for an Inclusive Life,” reminds us to think outside the box during times of uncertainty. Creativity, innovation, and determination can pave the way for meaningful and inclusive lives for people with disabilities.
TASH Talks are informal discussions regarding a topic that are not meant to provide answers, but rather evoke creative thinking about an issue (e.g. personal experience, story, point of view). The order of presentations is done using a lottery system over a three-hour period. Each presenter delivers his/her talk on proposed/approved topic for 8-10 minutes.
This year's TASH Talk presenters are listed below in no particular order:
Speaking Out About Abuse When You Can't Find the Words Sarah Monaco, Katherine Reese Student Voice Participation among Autistic Students with Complex Communication Needs Estyr Bomgardner Inclusion and the Expectations Gap Tanya Sheckley Intersection: Emotions, Behavior, and Learning Lesa D. Givens Everyone's Invited - Inclusion in Out of School Time Programs April Swenson-Clark Overcoming Depression: From Ashamed to Accepted to Appreciated Nancy Boutot Living Disability, Teaching Inclusion: Educator as Advocate for Self and All Kerry Dunn The Places I Have Rolled: Self-Advocacy in the Modern World Charlie Miller Leveraging the Power of Peers: Transition and University Students as Innovators Chisa O'Quinn My Life Growing Up Ryan Duncanwood Never Give Up Ric Nelson Preparing Special Education Teachers to Work with Low-Incidence Populations Shannon M. O'Neill
