July roundup: training, websites, resources, ADA 30th, and more!
July TASP Happenings and Updates
Training, websites, resources, a celebration and more!
Register to Vote!
National Disability Voter Registration Week 2020 is only one week away (July 13-17)! Join the American Association of People With Disabilities for their REV UP Campaign. Get people with disabilities registered to vote, educated about this year’s election, and prepared to cast a ballot in the 2020 elections!
July 13-17, 2020
Upcoming Webinar
Passing State Legislation to Protect the Rights of Parents with Disabilities
Date: Monday July 27, 2020 Time: 3:00pm EST
Presenters:
Robyn Powell
Kimberly Tissot
Senator Sara Gelser (Oregon), pictured
The Bumpy Roadis a new website for parents with I/DD involved with Child Protective Services. It provides easy English fact sheets for parents with I/DD who are dealing with the child protection system and includes advice from parents with experience. Developed in Australia, the info is general enough to be helpful for parents everywhere. www.bumpyroad.org.au
Time to Celebrate!
It's July! That means it's officially the anniversary month of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Follow along on theTASP Facebookpage and help us celebrate all month as we share our #ThanksToTheADA stories.
The NCE Summer Leadership Institute is your chance to learn and hear from leaders and disability professionals as well as organizational leaders on the impact of COVID-19, lessons learned, and how your organization can better prepare for future crises. This year it's FREE and online!
July 14 – August 18
Support
TASP
As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA and reflect on what it means to each of us, please consider a tax deductible donation to TASP. Your donation goes directly to our work in education, training, and advocacy to ensure all parents have a chance to parent.
