Each year, the TASH Conference strengthens the disability field by connecting attendees to innovative information and resources, facilitating connections between stakeholders within the disability movement, and helping attendees reignite their passion for an inclusive world. This year’s conference theme, “Gateway to Equity,” explores inclusive communities, schools, and workplaces that support people with disabilities, including those with complex support needs, in living a fair, just, and balanced life. Return to TASH website.
Participants will learn the key components of communicative competence and core vocabulary. They will be provided with examples of students with disabilities whose individualized communication needs are being supported in inclusive settings to facilitate peer interactions and engagement in general education instruction. Allowing all students to be full members within their neighborhood classrooms and communities. After this session, participants will be able to a. define core vocabulary, b. design communication programs that support engagement for all students within inclusive settings, and c. discuss with colleagues the presumption of competence when considering the communication of students.
