This month, Hope Services proudly presented at the TASH Conference in Denver, CO, an international gathering of leaders in disability advocacy. We highlighted our partnership with San Jose State University through the SPARTANS OCLS program, which supports neurodiverse students in preparing for competitive, integrated employment.

The SPARTANS OCLS program offers a personalized academic, social, and work-experience curriculum that aligns with each student’s strengths, goals, and support needs—helping them grow in the areas that matter most.

Hope’s Peer Mentors—our dedicated Direct Support Staff—led the presentation, sharing their experiences and the impact of their work. Panelists included Alex, Catherine, Anna, Nhi, Katherine, and Prabhav, a Hope client and program participant who represented students on the panel.

Also in attendance were SJSU professors Jihyun and Sudha, Prabhav’s mother, Myra (Lead TDS Staff),

members of the Hope Services team. We are grateful to all our partners, staff, students, and families for helping advance inclusive postsecondary pathways.

About TASH:

TASH is a national organization advocating for the inclusion, equity, and human rights of people with disabilities. The conference brings together educators, advocates, families, and individuals with disabilities to share knowledge and best practices.

We left Denver inspired, with new connections and ideas to expand programs like SPARTANS OCLS and make an even bigger impact for neurodiverse students nationwide.