2026 TASH Conference

2026 TASH Conference

Welcome to the official website for the 2026 TASH Conference!

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders, experts, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local, state, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators, and school administrators; self-advocates, adult service providers; students, family members, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Liberty and Justice for All.

On this page you will find information about our Conference location, registration, reserving a guest room, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more! The full Conference schedule will be published in August. Registered attendees will receive an invitation to log in and create a personalized schedule.

12:00pm EST

TASH Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday December 2, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Speakers

Deborah Taub

Owner/CEO, OTL Education Solutions, LLC

Michael Brogioli

Executive Director, TASH

Michael J. Brogioli joined TASH to serve as Executive Director in October, 2021. Michael (Mike) brings over twenty years of senior management experience in the nonprofit sector including past leadership positions as executive director of the Autism Coalition for Research and Education... Read More →

Wednesday December 2, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

3:00pm EST

TASH Registration

Wednesday December 2, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Wednesday December 2, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Registration

7:00am EST

TASH Registration

Thursday December 3, 2026 7:00am - 6:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 7:00am - 6:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Registration

8:00am EST

First-Timers Orientation

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Moderators

DeVonne Parks

Director of Meetings & Membership, TASH

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

8:00am EST

Early Career & Doctoral Students (#1)

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Early Career Research Network

8:00am EST

Early Career & Doctoral Students (#2)

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Early Career Research Network

8:00am EST

Quiet / Wellness Room

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Quiet / Wellness Room

9:00am EST

AM Workshops

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Workshops

1:00pm EST

Research Colloquium

Thursday December 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Research Colloquium

1:00pm EST

PM Workshops

Thursday December 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Workshops

3:00pm EST

Exhibitor Showcase

Thursday December 3, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibitor Showcase

4:15pm EST

Opening General Session

Thursday December 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Meet Our Opening General Session Keynote Speaker: Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPHPennsylvania Secretary of Human ServicesValerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, was appointed to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services by Governor Josh Shapiro on January 17, 2023.Secretary Arkoosh leads a team of 16,000 who serve approximately 4 million Pennsylvanians through programs including Medicaid,...
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Thursday December 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

All Conference Event

5:30pm EST

Welcome Reception

Thursday December 3, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Thursday December 3, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

All Conference Event

7:00am EST

TASH Registration

Friday December 4, 2026 7:00am - 5:30pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 7:00am - 5:30pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Registration

7:30am EST

Exhibitor Showcase Coffee Break

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibitor Showcase, Food & Beverage Event

7:30am EST

TASH Chapter Breakfast

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

TASH Chapters, Food & Beverage Event

7:30am EST

Exhibitor Showcase

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibitor Showcase

7:45am EST

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Friday December 4, 2026 7:45am - 11:15am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 7:45am - 11:15am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Breakout Sessions

8:00am EST

Quiet / Wellness Room

Friday December 4, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 8:00am - 6:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Quiet / Wellness Room

11:30am EST

Membership & Awards Luncheon

Friday December 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Food & Beverage Event

1:00pm EST

TASH Talks

Friday December 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Speakers

Jenny Lengyel

Executive Director, Total Living Concept

Friday December 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

TASH Talks

1:00pm EST

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Friday December 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:45pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 1:00pm - 5:45pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Breakout Sessions

5:45pm EST

Networking Poster Reception

Friday December 4, 2026 5:45pm - 7:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Friday December 4, 2026 5:45pm - 7:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Networking Poster Reception, Food & Beverage Event

7:00am EST

TASH Registration

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:00am - 12:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:00am - 12:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Registration

7:30am EST

Exhibitor Showcase Coffee Break

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibitor Showcase, Food & Beverage Event

7:30am EST

Exhibitor Showcase

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:30am - 11:00am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:30am - 11:00am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Exhibitor Showcase

7:45am EST

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:45am - 11:15am EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 7:45am - 11:15am EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Breakout Sessions

8:00am EST

Quiet / Wellness Room

Saturday December 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Quiet / Wellness Room

11:30am EST

Closing General Session

Saturday December 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Saturday December 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

All Conference Event, Food & Beverage Event