2024 TASH Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the official website for the 2024 TASH Conference!

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders, experts, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local, state, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators, and school administrators; self-advocates, adult service providers; students, family members, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Celebrate Together: Let the Good Times Roll!

Click on the "Registration and More" tab for additional information about our Conference location, registration, reserving a guest room, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more! The full Conference schedule is now available for viewing. Registered attendees will receive an invitation to log in and create a personalized schedule.

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10:00am CST

Teaching Romantic Relationships to Individuals with IDD

Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST

2ND Floor - Foster 2

This study examined the effects of a remote video modeling intervention on romantic relationships for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are currently enrolled in an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE). A single-subject experimental design was used to illustrate the results. After removing the intervention, a follow-up phase was implemented to determine if the participants could maintain their skills. The findings were of significance to the participants. Limitations and future research were also included in this study to include in future literature.

Presenters

Brianna Miller

Visiting Instructor, Florida Atlantic University

Brianna Miller, Ed.D is an Instructor for the Department of Special Education at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Dr. Miller is a faculty member and advisor of the Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI), a comprehensive transition postsecondary education program for adults 18 and... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
2ND Floor - Foster 2 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic PBIS
Themes of Interest Relationships & Sexuality
Key Words Relationships, Sex Education, Post-Secondary Education, Decision-Making Skills
Presentation Type Research

4:35pm CST

Community Conversations: A Tool For Campus Collaboration, Inclusion and Action

Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 11

One complexity of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programming is fostering campus-wide collaboration to enhance inclusion. In response to this, the Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has adapted and employed the World Cafe Model as a formidable tool to facilitate community conversations. The World Cafe Model brings together stakeholders to explore a current barrier, elicit solutions, and potential action steps. During this presentation, OIPE will describe how they facilitate these community conversations, ensure inclusive representation, and share outcomes of key community conversations around employment, academic engagement, and inclusive practices in Title IX and Conduct processes on campus.

Moderators

April Regester

Department Chair, Associate Professor - Inclusive Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Presenters

Sharon Spurlock

Director of Family Supports & Quality Enhancement, St. Louis Arc

I'm passionate about helping self-advocates and family create the lives they dream about. I believe that my work is enhanced by an ability to listen deeply and build trusting relationships. I like to talk about family supports, self-determination, post-secondary education, peer supports... Read More →

Jonathan Lidgus

Director of Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Lindsay Athamanah

Assistant Professor, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Katelend Davis

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Cooper Howard

Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Inclusive Education
Themes of Interest Post-Secondary Education
Key Words Inclusive, Post-Secondary Education, Community, Conversations, Collaboration
Presentation Type General

4:35pm CST

Effective Transition Planning For Employment and Independence

Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 5D

This presentation offers evidence-based solutions to bridge the significant gap between current practices and best practices in transition planning for adult independence, job skills, self-advocacy, technology, and post-secondary education. By adopting a growth mindset with strengths-based approach to student-centered transition planning, schools can effectively implement the practical steps detailed in our Transition Matrix. Steps are designed to enhance potential for personal fulfillment, employment, financial stability, independence, and community integration. Participants will receive a comprehensive road map for transition planning. Willâ€™s personal journey from school to employment is a powerful testament to the impact of supportive interventions. His experience underscores challenges students face in being recognized as productive members of society. With tools and supports from LSU PAYCheck program, Will successfully secured competitively integrated employment.

Presenters

Tracy O'Donnell

Louisiana UCEDD

Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5D Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Transition
Themes of Interest Transition to Employment
Key Words Equity, Inclusion, Opportunity, Post-Secondary Education, Competitive Integrated Employment, Transition, Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Approach, Growth Mindset, Community
Presentation Type General