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.

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

8:45am CST

Celebrating Our Autonomy As We Transition to Post-Secondary Education

Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST

3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin B

Inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) is now a transitional opportunity for many students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. ThinkCollege, a national technical assistance, research, and evaluation center dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving higher education options for students with intellectual disability, now recognizes over 325 programs across the United States that provide these educational experiences. Transitioning to college from an IEP supported K-12 experience, students and families strive to engage in valued ways in higher education by finding the right fit of program for the interests and desires of the potential students and their families. Getting it "right" by preparing well during high school, growing in autonomous ways and developing a growth mindset are key. This session celebrates evidence of effectiveness for IPSE enfleshed with the experiences of a family and its members who qualify for IPSE sharing their preparation strategies.

Presenters

Ann Marie Licata

Assistant Professor, Millersville University

Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin B Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Inclusive Education
Themes of Interest Post-Secondary Education
Key Words Transition, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, Families, Self-Advocacy
Presentation Type General

11:15am CST

Letting Their Voice Be Heard: Student Government and Campus Involvement For Students with IDD

Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 10

Self-advocacy and participation in student clubs and organizations for students with IDD in inclusive postsecondary education is vital to their experience, just as it is for college students without IDD. However, with the historically recent inclusion of students with IDD in postsecondary education, our knowledge of campus involvement, particularly in student government, is limited. The purpose of this session is to give voice to a student with and a student without IDD to share their experiences working together to create meaningful change and documented gains in access for students with IDD on a large Southern public four-year campus. This session hopes to empower participants with key skills and information to support students with IDD to get involved, engaged, and included on their campuses.

Moderators

Jeremy Reid

Presenters

Aubrei Grisaffe

Alison Durie

Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10 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, Self-Advocacy, Community Access, Higher Education, Student Government
Presentation Type General

3:00pm CST

Rolling with Inclusion: IPSE Perspectives From Students with IDD

Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 8

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or IDD) have most recently been welcomed into the halls of institutions of higher education (or IHEs) thanks in part to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. As the research agenda begins to blossom, the most critical voices to include are those of the students entering the halls of IHEs â€“ students with IDD. Two students enrolled in an IPSE at a major IHE in the southeastern United States will lead a discussion on their experience, what they have learned on their college campus, and how they apply their experiences in inclusive spaces daily. The conversation will cover academics, employment, independent living, community access, and recreation/leisure activities. Participants should be prepared for a fun, lively, and engaging conversation with students!

Moderators

Jeremy Reid

Presenters

Alison Durie

Graciela Copes

Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 8 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, Advocacy, Community Access, Higher Education
Presentation Type General

4:15pm CST

Impacts of A First Year Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program

Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 12

This presentation will provide an overview of the first year of a new inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) program on a university campus, including the experiences of IPSE students, peer mentors, university instructors, and program directors.

Moderators

Kelli Sanderson

Assistant Professor of Special Education, California State University Long Beach

Hello! My name is Kelli Sanderson. I am an Assistant Professor of Special Education at California State University, Long Beach. I am also coordinator of the Special Education graduate program and the Applied Disability Studies certificate. I am focused on advocacy and collaboration... Read More →

Presenters

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Transition
Themes of Interest Post-Secondary Education
Key Words Intellectual Disabilities, Inclusive Education, Post-Secondary Education
Presentation Type Research

2024 TASH Conference

10:00am CST

Brianna Miller

4:35pm CST

April Regester

Sharon Spurlock

Jonathan Lidgus

Lindsay Athamanah

Katelend Davis

Cooper Howard

4:35pm CST

Tracy O'Donnell

8:45am CST

Ann Marie Licata

11:15am CST

Jeremy Reid

Aubrei Grisaffe

Alison Durie

3:00pm CST

Jeremy Reid

Alison Durie

Graciela Copes

4:15pm CST

Kelli Sanderson

Mia Real

Lia Rivera

Christopher Contreras

Lizeth Valentin