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Register for the event at http://www.mchcom.com Please join us for a webinar on Wednesday, December 1st, from 11:00 – 12:15 pm MT   This webcast will provide information and examples regarding innovative partnerships to improve state systems for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Developmental Disabilities. These partnerships within states allow for engaging key stakeholders in addition to leveraging resources and improving sustainability of services and coordination of care.  The webinar will consist of a panel representing several states and organizations across the country engaging in unique public/private partnerships that can help advance important projects, programs, and policies to support children, youth, and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

For complete information on the Call for Proposal requirements and submission process, click here: 2010 Call for Proposals This year's conference will highlight the elements of the first TASH National Agenda: Inclusive Education Community Living Employment Human Rights People of Color The 2010 conference will focus 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 also address human rights concerns and issues often faced by people of color. All people have the right to lead dignified lives where personal choices are honored and cherished. Who Should Attend? Adult Service Providers  Advocates/Self-Advocates Early Interventionists Educators/Special Educators Family Support Professionals Legal/Public Policy Parents/Family Members Professors/Researchers

The main body of this report documents gross disparities in the use of out-of-school suspension experienced by students with disabilities and those from historically disadvantaged racial, ethnic, and gender subgroups. The egregious disparities revealed in the pages that follow transform concerns about educational policy that allows frequent disciplinary removal into a profound matter of civil rights and social justice. This implicates the potentially unlawful denial of educational opportunity and resultant disparate impact on students in numerous districts across the country.