Quiet rooms and sensory-friendly spaces are designed to reduce noise, bright lights, and other sensory input, creating a calming environment for people with autism, PTSD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and others who may need a break from overstimulation. #SensoryFriendly #Inclusion #TASH

Georgetown Center for Children and Families's 6-part "Medicaid Connections" webinar series continues on Tuesday, August 18 with part 2 on "Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Health & Justice". For a complete listing of episodes and to register, visit ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/06/29/m...

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Medicaid is the invisible backbone of advocacy promoting health and well-being for people in low-income jobs. It covers birthing for moms and babies, comprehensive benefits for children, coverage for ...

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As a new school year begins, take a few moments to talk with your children about kindness, inclusion, and the value of our differences. 📚 Small conversations at home can help build more compassionate classrooms - and communities where every student belongs. #BackToSchool #InclusiveEducation #TASH

New research highlights the value of workplace accommodations. The study found that fully providing accommodations can improve work experiences and help reduce disparities in job satisfaction for employees with disabilities. Read more: https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.20327? #DisabilityEmployment #TASH

As we celebrate the ADA's anniversary, let's keep advocating for equity, defending disability rights, and building inclusive communities where everyone belongs. Now more than ever, your support matters. Get involved: https://tash.org/join/ #ADA36 #TASH

Awards nominations and scholarships and volunteering applications for the 2026 TASH Conference are open for one more week. Learn more and fill out the forms from the Conference website: tash.org/2026TASHConf #2026TASHConf

Accessibility isn't just about compliance, it's about creating environments where everyone can participate and thrive. #Accessibility #TASH

The DOJ released a legal opinion stating that the Rehabilitation Act, the ADA and the Olmstead Supreme Court decision cannot require states to provide services to people with disabilities in a community setting. https://www.justice.gov/olc/media/1446701/dl #PolicyWatch #TASH

Just one week left to register for TASH's tenth annual Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Awards Celebration. For the full schedule of panels and presenters and to register, visit tash.org/2026-oldl #2026OLDL

A group of U.S. Senators has introduced a new framework to strengthen long-term services and supports  https://www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-members-news/wyden-senate-democrats-unveil-plans-to-improve-long-term-care-amid-republican-attacks  #LongTermCare #DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLiving #TASH

TASH is concerned by the U.S. Department of Education's announcement that it is moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to HHS and the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice. https://www.justice.gov/olc/media/1446701/dl #Section504 #IDEA #TASH

Conference & Legal Symposium news, Community Life Engagement, the Department of Justice legal opinion on Olmstead, transportation & employment, RPSD OnlineFirst articles: if you missed the June issue of TASH in Action in your e-mail, you can read it on the TASH blog here: tash.org/tash-in-acti...

TASH in Action Newsletter | June 2026 - Tash.org

As we close out June and look ahead to Independence Day, TASH remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that the promise of liberty, equality, and

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July is Disability Pride Month — a time to celebrate disability as a natural part of human diversity. Disability Pride is about embracing identity, challenging stigma, and advancing accessibility and inclusion for all. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #TASH

Our nation's founding ideals remind us that the work of expanding freedom, justice & belonging is never finished. Together, we will continue striving for communities where people with disabilities are valued, included, and empowered to live, learn, work & participate fully in all aspects of life.

CMS finalized a rule requiring certain Medicaid recipients to complete 80 hours of qualifying activities each month to maintain coverage. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicaid-community-engagement-requirement-certain-individuals-interim-final-rule-comment-period-cms #Medicaid #TASH

States are turning collaboration into real employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Learn how by checking out the LEAD Center webinar archive, "From Collaboration to Action: State Initiatives Advancing Disability Employment": bit.ly/4wQxeph

States are finding new ways to work together and make a difference in their recruitment and retention of direct support professionals (DSPs). Access the latest LEAD Center webinar archive on how cross-agency collaboration can help address the DSP shortage crisis: bit.ly/4uxtnM2

We are pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the third of our three legal symposium panels, "Addressing Disability Discrimination Across Systems", at TASH's 2026 Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium & Award Celebration. Learn more & register at tash.org/2026-oldl #2026OLDL

We are pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the second of our three panels, "Preparing for a Changed Special Education Landscape", at TASH's 2026 Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration. Learn more and register at tash.org/2026-oldl #2026OLDL

Moving the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) out of the Department of Education will harm disabled students. Take action now — tell Congress to protect the rights of students with disabilities: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/148...

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The Department of Labor recently updated its “Secure Your Financial Future” toolkit with budgeting resources, information about ABLE accounts, worksheets and guides on talking through financial decisions. Learn more and access the toolkit: bit.ly/4nNCiq9

TASH is proud to be participating in the AAIDD 150th Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 22–24, 2026. We are honored to be part of these important conversations advancing equity, opportunity, and inclusion. #AAIDD2026 #IDD #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #TASH @_aaidd

Read TASH's statement opposing the transfer of OSERS and OCR from the U.S. Department of Education: tash.org/tash-stateme...

Today is the anniversary of Olmstead, a Supreme Court case that is about our right to live in community. Last week, OLC wrote a memo that threatens our right to community living. Learn more with our plain language explainer: autisticadvocacy.org/2026/06/asan...

TASH was honored to participate in the 19th Conference of States Parties (COSP19) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations in New York. #COSP19 #CRPD #DisabilityRights #GlobalInclusion #TASH

TASH is thrilled that Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services, will be the keynote speaker at our Opening General Session at the 2026 TASH Conference! Read her complete biography at the Conference website: 2026tashconference.sched.com/event/2NYMT/... #2026TASHConf

Today is the last day to register for PennTASH's webinar, "Community Life Engagement In Action". The webinar is free to all attendees. Learn more and register at tash.org/event/commun...

As states begin preparing for new Medicaid work requirements, advocates are raising concerns about how policy decisions could impact access to healthcare. https://www.kff.org/medicaid/an-early-look-at-policy-decisions-as-states-get-ready-to-implement-work-requirements/? #MedicaidMatters #TASH

In this powerful video, Jacqueline Cuevas shares the impact of having her disability dismissed by family and medical professionals — and the self-advocacy it took to receive the diagnosis, support, and treatment she needed. https://tash.org/storytellersforchange/ #CommunityVoices #TASH

Autism advocates and public health leaders are raising concerns over growing misinformation surrounding autism, vaccines, and disability policy discussions under RFK Jr https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/trump-administration-rfk-autism-misinformation? Photo: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock