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Program / Agenda


Sessions & Topics
Session Strand Descriptions
Presenters
Keynote Speakers
TASH Tech workshops
Special Forum on IDEA
Roundtable Luncheons
Saturday Institutes
Re-Affirmation of Community
Global Community Town Hall
TASH 30th Anniversary
Silent Auction

Location & Travel
Program / Agenda
Exhibits & Advertising
Corporate Sponsorship
Strand Sponsorship
Online Exhibits
Registration
Volunteer
Scholarships
2005 TASH Awards
Conference Sponsors
Info for Presenters

2005 TASH Conference


Conference Partners

S.L. Start: Enriching Peoples Lives (4023 bytes)
www.slstart.com

Institute on Disability/UCE - University of New Hampshire (3099 bytes)
Institute on Disability/UCED
University of New Hampshire

Brookes Publishing Co.
Brookes Publishing Co. 

http://www.udel.edu/cds
http://www.udel.edu/cds

WCDD - Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities Logo
Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities

Waisman Center
Waisman Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies logo
University of Maine
  Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies


Center For Self-Determination


Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau

Gold Level Sponsors

Ability Magazine
Ability Magazine

The Mandt System logo
David Mandt & Company

Strand Sponsors

Community Living Strand Sponsor
Total Living Concept - Connecting with your Vision   http://www.totallivingconcept.org/ (3254 bytes)
Total Living Concept

International Strand Sponsor
Center on Disability and Community Inclusion -The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service - University of Vermont

Center on Disability and Community Inclusion / University of Vermont

Family Strand Sponsor

The Many Faces of Self-Advocacy Strand Sponsor

Arizona TASH

Literacy Strand Sponsor
 
Chapman
University - School of Education

People of Color with Significant Disabilities and Their Families Strand
The Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesŪ

Conference Donors


The Sheridan Press

 

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Conference Program
Keynote Speakers
Peter Yarrow
Kenny Miller
Mary Falvey
TASH Tech Pre-Conference Workshops
TASH Techs are intensive, practical, full-day sessions held from 10:00 - 4:00 on Wed., Nov. 9.  Registration is in addition to the full conference fee.
Sessions and Topics
Now Available - Preview Sessions Online
Breakouts focus on issues across the lifespan and feature cutting-edge, practical information that you can put to use in your community. View some of the many topics that the over 300 breakout sessions will focus on.
Global Community Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by the TASH International Committee.  Please come to share your World View on inclusive schools and communities to strengthen the TASH International Network.
Roundtable Luncheon
With 15-20 topics covered each day, this is an excellent way to discuss issues important to you. (Tickets must be purchased in advance)
Saturday Institutes
These are intense sessions that are held on Saturday from 10:30 - 2:30.  Registration is included with you full conference registration
Online Exhibit Hall
Preview the exhibitors that will be showcased in the TASH Conference Exhibit Hall.  
Special Forum on IDEA
The 30th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:  Its a Call to Action..Be there!!
TASH 30th Anniversary Celebration
This year TASH is celebrating its 30th Anniversary ~Join in events planned to commemorate 30 years of Achievement!
TASH Silent Auction Event in support of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina

We are collecting unique gift items, disability memorabilia, sports items, artwork, apparel, jewelry, books, services, edibles, and more to auction in support of this effort.  If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation of an item, please contact Priscilla Newton at 410-828-8274, ext. 102  or send an e-mail to pnewton@tash.org.

The Re-Affirmation of Community
A special symposium in collaboration with the Center for Self-Determination. A full day session  on Wed., Nov 9.  Registration is in addition to full conference registration.
Presenters' Bios (coming soon)
One of the hallmarks of the TASH Conference is the incredible array of presenters from all around the world. Sessions are truly share shops, led by many of the leading TASH authors, researchers, family members, and individuals who are leading inclusive and self-directed lives.

Tentative Agenda

Tuesday, November 8th
Registration Open 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9th ~ Pre-Conference Activities
Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Set Up 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TASH TECH Full Day Pre-conference Workshops 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TASH Chapter Leadership Day 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibits Open
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10th
Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
General Session 11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Exhibits and Roundtable Luncheons or Lunch on your own 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions  Including a Feature Session on TASH History and Future (4:00 –6:00 pm) 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Reception - 30th Birthday Party & Dance Reception - 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dance - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, November 11th
Networking Hour (BYO refreshments) 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exhibits and Roundtable Luncheons or Lunch on your own 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reception and Silent Auction 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(in the Exhibit Hall)
Saturday, November 12th
Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
TASH Committee Meetings 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Poster Sessions and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Saturday Institutes 10:30 –2:00 p.m.