DOCUMENT RESUME ED 466 067 EC 309 035 AUTHOR Newton, Priscilla, Ed. TITLE TASH Connections, 2001. INSTITUTION TASH, Baltimore, MD. PUB DATE 2001-00-00 NOTE 227p.; Formerly known as, "TASH Newsletter." For 2000-2001 issues, see EC 309 034. AVAILABLE FROM TASH, 29 W. Susquehanna Ave., Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21204 (available to TASH members only). Tel: 410-828-8274; Fax: 410-828-6706; TDD: 410-828-1306; Web site: http://www.tash.org. PUB TYPE Collected Works Serials (022) JOURNAL CIT TASH Connections; 27 2-12 Feb-Nov/Dec 2001 'EDRS PRICE MF01/PC10 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Adults; Child Care Centers; College Students; Community Planning; Cultural Awareness; Developmental Disabilities; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Family Needs; Family Programs; Higher Education; Homeowners; *Inclusive Schools; Individualized Education Programs; Interpersonal Relationship; *Literacy; Long Range Planning; Professional Development; Self Advocacy; *Self Determination; *Severe Disabilities; Social Integration; *Transitional Programs; Young Children ABSTRACT Seven 2001 issues of the newsletter of TASH, formerly The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, comprise this document. Each issue typically contains news items, a column by the organization's executive director, reports from special interest groups, legislative testimony, conference information, and several major articles relating to equity, quality and social justice for people with disabilities. The February through November/December 2001 issues address:(1) self-determination, which includes the articles On Choice (Steven J. Taylor), Reflections on Risk (Dick.Sobsey), Self Determination (Liz Obermayer), and Securing the Future for People with Disabilities (Al Etmanski);(2) families planning together, which includes A Recovering Behaviorist (Jim McFalls), The Path to Community Participation (Dale Borman Fink), Families Planning Together (Michael W. Smull and others), The Evolution of an Unlikely Partnership between Researchers and Culturally Diverse Families: Lessons Learned (Betsy Santelli and others), and Draft PrincipleS for Individual and Family Self-Determination Partnerships;(3) increasing homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities, which includes articles on Unlocking a Universe of Opportunities in Housing (Becca Vaughn), Expanding Our Thinking on Housing Choice (Charlene Dwyer and Jerry Vogt), Sharing Their Story: The Massarelli Family Shows Legislators the Value of Homeownership (Catriona Johnson and others), and Accessible Home Mean Barrier-Free Friendships (Laura Hershey);(4) the agenda and workshops offered at the 2001 TASK conference;(5) transition as a component of the education process, which includes the articles Inclusion Goes to College: A Call to Action (Cate Weir and others), High School Inclusion + Seamless Transition = Desired Outcomes (Caren Sax and others), and Transition Is a Component of the Education Process (Richard L. Rosenberg and Bonnie Bolton); (6) building friendships and community connections, which includes Fully Funding the IDEA? How about Fully Complying with the IDEA? (Reed Martin), For Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Whom the Bell Tolls: Relationships, Love and Marriage for People with Developmental Disabilities (Dave Hingsburger), Attitude, Educational Practices Serve as Barriers to Friendship (Zech Rossetti and Carol Tashie); and (7)issues in early child care and education, which includes Young Childrens Citizenship in the Literate Community: Significant Disability and the Power of Early Childhood Inclusion (Chris Kleiwer and others), Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Preparation: Backward Mapping for Future Planning (Pamela J. Winton), and A Guide to Achieving Successful Inclusive Child Care--The Harry Potter Way (Peggy Florio). (CR) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. TASH Connections Priscilla Newton, Editor Volume 27 Numbers 211/12 FebNov/Dec 2001 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS CENTER (ERIC) BEEN GRANTED BY This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. P. Newton 0 Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. BESTCOPYAVAILABLE 2 VOLUME 27 ISSUE NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2001 Equity, Quality and Social Justice for People with Disabilities I' ;,_ What=choke- really-alioutt-:;-,:;1;:s:i-,, Balancing safetc'ind Living a self determined life Increasing Consumer Control through The Ticket to Work Ad Future Planning , . Developing Personal Networks , . - 1 --,,- e %.-.....,"X 7 c',...., . -,..h.-.. 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'-' -4- t--m,- i :'-*- Ar. -.`7-f 44.. - -" *-.:--- 1-"- ----' - ....... - FEBRUARY 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Editor What will not change is From the Executive Director Page 3 TASH's continued commit- 2001 TASH Conference Update Page 4 With few exceptions, change ment to provide its members TASH's Public Policy in Action Page 6 occurs at various stages of most with informative, thought- What is Choice Really About? Page 8 peoples' personal and/or provoking and inspiring Balancing Safety and Risk Page 11 Living a Self Determined Life Page 14 professional lives. If we are articles, resources and connec- The Ticket to Work: A Tool for Increasing fortunate, these rites of passage tions. Consumer Control Page 15 will be positive, sustaining Future Planning Page 21 experiences that help us to We appreciate the time many Developing Personal Networks Page 25 achieve growth and fulfillment of you have taken to share your as we gain new perspectives, opinions about the content of develop greater abilities, and the newsletter, and we invite establish broader relationships. you to continue to share your perspective about the issues TASH (formerly The Association for So, too, has TASH's newsletter covered in TASH Connections. Persons with Severe Handicaps) is an undergone various transforma- international advocacy association of tions over the years. At one Let us know what you think of people with disabilities, their family time an eight-page publication the new design. Your com- members, other advocates and people who work in the disability field. produced on newsprint, this ments may be sent to my TASH actively promotes_the full in- issue of TASH's news magazine attention at clusion and participation of persons introduces both a new name, <[email protected]>. with disabilities in all aspects of life. TASH Connections, and a new To receive an information packet, cover design. Priscilla Newton contact: TASH, 29 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21204 or phone (410) 828-8274, ext. 8 or e-mail: [email protected]. For issues of policy, chapter or committee support, or general concerns and MISSION STATEMENT suggestions, call: Nancy Weiss, Executive Director, at (410) 828-TASH, Ext. 101, e-mail: nweiss@tas h org For information on conferences, regional workshops, or technical assistance, call: Denise Marshall, Director of Training and Technical Assistance, at (410) fAsT11SFI 828- TASH, Ext. 103, e-mail:[email protected] Stretching the boundaries of what is possible; For questions about the 2001 Annual TASH Conference, call: Kelly Nelson, Conference Coordinator, at (410) 828-TASH, Ext. 105, e- mail:knelson @tash.org Building communities in which no one is For questions about membership, conference registration or exhibiting, call: segregated and everyone belongs; Rose Holsey, Director of Operations and Member Services, (410) 828-TASH, Ext. 100 or [email protected] Forging new alliances that embrace diversity; For information on governmental affairs, c- all: Jamie Ruppmann, Director of Advocating for opportunities and rights; Governmental Relations, at (410) 828-TASH, Ext. 104, e-mail: [email protected] Eradicating injustices and inequities; For information on newsletter submissions and advertising, marketing and promotions, or permission to reprint, call: Priscilla Newton, Director of Supporting research and disseminating Marketing, at (410) 828-TASH, Ext. 102, e-mail:[email protected] knowledge and information; For information on the Journal (JASH), call: Linda Bambara, Editor-in-Chief, at (610) 758-3271, e-mail: [email protected] Promoting inclusive education; Don't forget to visit TASH's web site at http://www.tash.org Supporting progressive legislation and The TASH Newsletter is available on audiocassette, in large print, and in Braille for people whose disabilities make these litigation; and, alternative firmats preferable. 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