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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 https://tash.org/event/community-life-engagement-in-action/

Policy Watch: Medicaid and HCBS
As states begin preparing for new Medicaid work requirements, advocates are raising concerns about how policy decisions could impact access to healthcare.

A new 2026 Medicaid survey offers an early look at how states are approaching eligibility, enrollment, reporting requirements, and renewals as implementation moves closer.

Read the article: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/an-early-look-at-policy-decisions-as-states-get-ready-to-implement-work-requirements/?

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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.

Jacqueline also speaks to the experience of feeling “too abled for the disabled and too disabled for the abled,” and the importance of being heard, believed, and supported.

Watch her story: https://tash.org/storytellersforchange/

Autism advocates and public health leaders are raising concerns over growing misinformation surrounding autism, vaccines, and disability policy discussions under HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

What are your thoughts on the concerns being raised?

Read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/trump-administration-rfk-autism-misinformation?

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TASH's 2026 Outstanding Leadership in Disability Law Symposium and Award Celebration will be held at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. We are pleased to introduce the esteemed presenters for the first of our three legal symposium panels: "Preserving Community Living – The Future of 504". Learn more and register at https://tash.org/2026-oldl

May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day 🌐

A day to think, talk, and learn about digital access and inclusion – and why it matters for over one billion people with disabilities.

Have questions about disability discrimination in schools?

The U.S. Department of Education offers a helpful FAQ resource covering student rights, protections under Section 504 and the ADA, and what schools are required to provide to ensure equal access.

Explore the FAQs:
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/disability-discrimination/frequently-asked-questions-disability-discrimination

Today is the last day to submit your presentation proposal for the 2026 TASH Conference. The submission deadline is tonight at Midnight Pacific Time. To access the proposal application forms, visit our Conference website tash.org/2026TASHConf Scroll down to the "Call for Proposals" section to access information about the Research format, General format or Research Colloquium.

There are multiple ways to support decision-making – and not all require giving up rights.

Supported decision-making offers a person-centered approach that helps individuals make their own choices with trusted supports.