Jennifer Sommerness's schedule for 2024 TASH Conference

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.

Jennifer Sommerness

TIES Center, UMN, Minneapolis, MN

Researcher

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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About me

Jennifer Sommerness is a distinguished educator and researcher at the TIES Center, at the University of Minnesota. She is known for her dedication to inclusive education and student success, with a profound commitment to educational equity. Jennifer has played a role in shaping the landscape of inclusive education, partnering in initiatives aimed at empowering educators to create inclusive learning environments where all students, including those with extensive support needs, can thrive. Her expertise and collaborative approach to professional development equip educators to embrace inclusive practices and foster a culture of belonging for each and every learner. Jennifer is known for her insightful perspectives and practical strategies that inspire positive change in schools and communities. Her unwavering commitment to student success and educational equity continues to drive her work, making Sommerness a driving force for transformative education.