Seeking Volunteers for Annual TASH Conference

TASH Conference "A Movement United"The Annual TASH Conference themed, “A Movement United” is fast approaching.  TASH is seeking volunteers to help during the conference. . The conference will be held December 11-14 at The Hilton in downtown Chicago.  Volunteers are eligible to receive 80% off their full conference registration.

 The TASH Conference is the one place where stakeholders from every aspect of the disability community come together to learn, share and grow in our collective effort to advance inclusion and human rights for people with significant disabilities.For more than 37 years, the TASH Conference has impacted the disability field by connecting attendees to innovative information and resources, facilitating connections between stakeholders in the disability movement, and helping attendees reignite their passion for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. 

Volunteer Information:

Volunteers are eligible to receive 80% off their full conference registration.

  • Anyone interested in signing up for volunteer shifts must apply using our online form: https://edtash.wufoo.com/forms/k7x3p3/
  • Volunteers who wish to receive a registration discount must commit to at least 10 hours of volunteer work at the TASH Conference.
  • Once a volunteer signs up for at least 10 hours on the volunteer schedule, they will receive a discount code for 80% off their full conference registration.
  • All volunteers are required to be TASH members or pay for their $30 basic membership in addition to the discounted registration fee.
  • After November 15, the volunteer schedule will be locked and finalized.
  • All volunteers are required to attend the volunteer orientation on Tuesday December 10, 2013.
  • Questions about the program need to be directed to conference@tash.org or (202) 540-9015.

Volunteer opportunities for one day attendees:

  • Volunteer opportunities are also available for individuals with disabilities who can only attend one day at the conference.
  • Individuals with disabilities who commit to 4 hours of volunteer work will receive 80% off the one-day rate and can then attend the rest of the conference events and activities on the day their shift.

We recommend that you review the conference program before choosing the times you would like to volunteer: http://conference.tash.org/

 

11th Annual Transition Summit for High School Students with Disabilities – Nov. 16

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The 11th Annual Transition Summit for High School Students with Disabilities

 

Students at MOPD Transition Summit 2013

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Photo. MOPD Transition Summit 2013

The Summit will include workshops on vital Work Incentives available to youth with disabilities, individual consultations with SSA-certified specialists whose primary function is to meet with students and/or their parents on an individual basis, meet with the Social Security Administration staff specifically assigned to work with this program, as well as the Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) Specialist.

Employment Services Unit Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program
Date:   Nov. 16 –  Check-in: 8:30 A.M.  – Program: 9:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
Location: 2102 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Please call to register and request a Reasonable accommodation:

Ph: 312-746-5743

TTY: 312-746-5713

Fax: 312-746-5749

Co-Sponsored by PACE and the Social Security Administration