Conferences and Presentations

TASH Webinar Series

Postsecondary Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities

TASH and Think College, a federally funded initiative at the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston, have partnered to offer this series on post secondary education. The series will cover issues related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities including what is happening nationally, recent changes to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, a review of benefits and emerging standards and quality indicators for these programs, and innovative examples of post secondary ecducation programs.

Website: http://www.tash.org/dev/tashstore/ONSCategory.aspx?catid=4

TASH Conference

Sheraton Denver, Denver Colorado

December 8 - 11, 2010

The leading edge conference on innovative practices to promote inclusion and reduce the disparities experienced by individuals with significant disabilities in schools, community living, and employment. The conference will address human rights concerns and issues often faced by people of color with significant support needs.

Website: http://www.tash.org/conferences_training_events.html

APBS Conference

Hyatt Regency Denver
at Colorado Convention Center

March 10-12, 2011

The 8th international conference brings together researchers, policy makers, and practitioners to explore the application and advancement of Positive Behavior Support in schools and communities.  Extensive presentations on the research and application of school-wide positive behavior support.  Come the hear about the latest innovations in positive behavior support.

Website: http://www.apbs.org/conference/denver/index.aspx