Events
Expand Your Possibilities to Gain Support, Education, and Hope
TACA hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope. These TACA events, designed for parents and caregivers of children and people diagnosed with autism, will guide you to the education and support needed to help your family member be the best they can be. We offer a wide variety of both virtual events, and in-person events, allowing families to choose which format suits them best.
upcoming events
Southern California Family Event
Summer Fun
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844
TACA Family Event – an afternoon of fun and play for families of children with autism (children ages 1-12) Children…
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March 1, 2025
to March 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Using Assessment to Drive your IEP Goals
via Website
This presentation highlights the critical role of assessments in special education, emphasizing that assessments identify goals, which drive services. It…
Learn More
March 1, 2025
to March 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Transition to Adulthood – The SPED Adult Transition Process
via Website
This presentation provides an overview of the special education transition process for students moving from high school to adulthood. It…
Learn More
March 25, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Learning Event
Virtual Learning Event – Parents of Teens & Adults with Autism: Education
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Join us for a conversation on supporting teens and adults with autism as they navigate their journey to independence. This…
Learn More
March 25, 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm HST
In Person Support Event
Hawai’i Coffee Talk: Let’s Talk About Education
Down to Earth - Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701
Join us to talk about everything education and autism. We’ll talk about IFSP, IEPs, ISP, and more! Don’t forget to…
Learn More
March 26, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – How Good Assessments build a strong IEP
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Suite 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
How Effective Assessments contribute to a Strong IEP Good assessments are crucial in building a strong Individualized Education Program (IEP)…
Learn More
March 26, 2025
6:00pm PST to 8:00pm PSt
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic 1 on 1 Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA
•Each family will receive up to a 30-45-minute consultation with a special education attorney or advocate. •Legal consultations are for special…
Learn More
March 27, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Seesaw Connect
Seesaw Beans and Coffee
6302 Beach Blvd (Parking is available across the way at Nozla)
Buena Park, CA 90621
Learn More
March 28, 2025
9:30am - 10:30am EDT
In Person Support Event
Virginia Coffee Talk
Famous Toastery
43780 Central Station Drive, Suite #150
Ashburn, VA 20147
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 5, 2025
9:00am PDT to 11:00am PDT
SoCal Family Event
Jump 4 Autism
Sky Zone
Sky Zone Santa Ana
1411 Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of jumping on trampolines, rock climbing, arts & crafts, and more! Everyone who…
Learn More
April 5, 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm HST
Outreach Event
Find TACA Hawai’i at Autism Society of Hawai’i’s Hele for Autism
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Find TACA Hawai’i at Autism Society of Hawai’i’s Hele for Autism this year! This is an opportunity for families to…
Learn More
April 5, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Outreach and Family Event
Find TACA New Jersey at the Wellness Family Festival
West Milford High School
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
Stop by and learn more about TACA – learn more about our programs, get some tips for support, and share…
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April 10, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 12, 2025
9:00am PST to 11:00am PST
Orange County Community Event
3nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon
El Monte High School - Softball Field
3048 Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA
50% of proceeds will be donated to TACA (The Autism Community in Action)
Learn More
April 12, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
In Person Support Event
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 13, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Massachusetts Coffee Talk – Autism Action Month
Duke's Bakery
1082 Davol St
Fall River, MA 02720
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! ☕💙 It’s the perfect opportunity to connect…
Learn More
April 18, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm HST
In Person Support Event
Hawai’i Coffee Talk – Autism Action Month
Down to Earth - Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! ☕💙 It’s the perfect opportunity to connect…
Learn More
May 7, 2025
11:00am PST to 1:30pm PST
Orange County Community Event
Applied Medical Community Resources Expo 2025
Building R100 Parking Lot
29977 Avenida de las Banderas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Weds May 7th, 10 AM -2 PM Applied Medical Community Resource expo 2025. A community resource fair for the employees…
Learn More
May 10, 2025
10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT
Southern California Teen and Adult Event
Teen & Adult Resource Fair
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St
Anaheim, CA 92805
This event is to prepare families for their future planning including taxes, wills/trusts, insurance, guardianship and many other things we…
Learn More
May 30, 2025
12:00pm EDT
Fundraiser
TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament 2025
Bay Hills Golf Course
545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012
Learn More
June 1, 2025
11:00am PDT to 3:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
TACA Family Carnival
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd
Silverado CA 92676
A day of fun and community for families caring for children and youth with special needs (not limited to autism)…
Learn More
December 6, 2025
10:00am PST to 2:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Santa is a busy man this time of year, so make a reservation for the kiddos to meet and take…
Learn More
March 1, 2025
to March 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Transition to Adulthood – The SPED Adult Transition Process
via Website
This presentation provides an overview of the special education transition process for students moving from high school to adulthood. It…
Learn More
March 1, 2025
to March 31, 2025
Recorded Education
Using Assessment to Drive your IEP Goals
via Website
This presentation highlights the critical role of assessments in special education, emphasizing that assessments identify goals, which drive services. It…
Learn More
March 25, 2025
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Learning Event
Virtual Learning Event – Parents of Teens & Adults with Autism: Education
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Join us for a conversation on supporting teens and adults with autism as they navigate their journey to independence. This…
Learn More
March 25, 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm HST
In Person Support Event
Hawai’i Coffee Talk: Let’s Talk About Education
Down to Earth - Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701
Join us to talk about everything education and autism. We’ll talk about IFSP, IEPs, ISP, and more! Don’t forget to…
Learn More
March 28, 2025
9:30am - 10:30am EDT
In Person Support Event
Virginia Coffee Talk
Famous Toastery
43780 Central Station Drive, Suite #150
Ashburn, VA 20147
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 5, 2025
8:00am - 12:00pm HST
Outreach Event
Find TACA Hawai’i at Autism Society of Hawai’i’s Hele for Autism
Ala Moana Beach Park
1201 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Find TACA Hawai’i at Autism Society of Hawai’i’s Hele for Autism this year! This is an opportunity for families to…
Learn More
April 10, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 12, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
In Person Support Event
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with…
Learn More
April 13, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
In Person Support Event
Massachusetts Coffee Talk – Autism Action Month
Duke's Bakery
1082 Davol St
Fall River, MA 02720
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! ☕💙 It’s the perfect opportunity to connect…
Learn More
April 18, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm HST
In Person Support Event
Hawai’i Coffee Talk – Autism Action Month
Down to Earth - Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701
Join other autism parents and caregivers for a warm and welcoming coffee gathering! ☕💙 It’s the perfect opportunity to connect…
Learn More
May 30, 2025
12:00pm EDT
Fundraiser
TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament 2025
Bay Hills Golf Course
545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012
Learn More
Southern California Family Event
Summer Fun
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844
TACA Family Event – an afternoon of fun and play for families of children with autism (children ages 1-12) Children…
Learn More
March 26, 2025
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – How Good Assessments build a strong IEP
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Suite 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
How Effective Assessments contribute to a Strong IEP Good assessments are crucial in building a strong Individualized Education Program (IEP)…
Learn More
March 26, 2025
6:00pm PST to 8:00pm PSt
Southern California Legal Education
Legal Clinic 1 on 1 Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA
•Each family will receive up to a 30-45-minute consultation with a special education attorney or advocate. •Legal consultations are for special…
Learn More
March 27, 2025
10:00am PST to 12:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Seesaw Connect
Seesaw Beans and Coffee
6302 Beach Blvd (Parking is available across the way at Nozla)
Buena Park, CA 90621
Learn More
April 5, 2025
9:00am PDT to 11:00am PDT
SoCal Family Event
Jump 4 Autism
Sky Zone
Sky Zone Santa Ana
1411 Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of jumping on trampolines, rock climbing, arts & crafts, and more! Everyone who…
Learn More
April 12, 2025
9:00am PST to 11:00am PST
Orange County Community Event
3nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon
El Monte High School - Softball Field
3048 Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA
50% of proceeds will be donated to TACA (The Autism Community in Action)
Learn More
May 7, 2025
11:00am PST to 1:30pm PST
Orange County Community Event
Applied Medical Community Resources Expo 2025
Building R100 Parking Lot
29977 Avenida de las Banderas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Weds May 7th, 10 AM -2 PM Applied Medical Community Resource expo 2025. A community resource fair for the employees…
Learn More
May 10, 2025
10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT
Southern California Teen and Adult Event
Teen & Adult Resource Fair
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St
Anaheim, CA 92805
This event is to prepare families for their future planning including taxes, wills/trusts, insurance, guardianship and many other things we…
Learn More
June 1, 2025
11:00am PDT to 3:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
TACA Family Carnival
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd
Silverado CA 92676
A day of fun and community for families caring for children and youth with special needs (not limited to autism)…
Learn More
December 6, 2025
10:00am PST to 2:00pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Santa is a busy man this time of year, so make a reservation for the kiddos to meet and take…