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. 

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virtual support & education events

TACA offers monthly virtual parent support and family panel meetings where parents can connect with other autism parents from their home computer or mobile phone.

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upcoming virtual events

March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Recorded Virtual Education Event

IEP Basics – Program Design for Success: Tips and Strategies for Parents and Providers

with

Mark Woodsmall, Esq

In 2020, the Covid 19 Pandemic rocked the special education world. Some things have changed…

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March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Recorded Virtual Education Event

Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP

with

Tim Adams, Esq

Many parents celebrate when public school staff offer basic changes to their child’s IEP unaware…

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March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Virtual Education Event

Monthly Learning Series: Education

Sponsored by

Beacon Day School

This month, TACA explores federal law including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), advocating for your child,…

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March 28, 2023

10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT

Virtual Support Event

Virtual Support Hour

with

TACA Parent Mentors

via TACA Connect App

Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and…

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March 29, 2023

4:00pm HST / 6:00pm PDT

Virtual Support Event

West Virtual Parent Meeting

with

TACA Parent Mentors

via Zoom

Families in the West – Join us virtually as we talk about all things autism!…

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April 1, 2023

to April 28, 2023

Virtual Conference

Take Action Conference Series

via TACA Connect

TACA’s Take Action Conference Series is an entirely new offering for TACA families. This virtual month-long opportunity…

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March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Recorded Virtual Education Event

IEP Basics – Program Design for Success: Tips and Strategies for Parents and Providers

with

Mark Woodsmall, Esq

March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Recorded Virtual Education Event

Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP

with

Tim Adams, Esq

March 1, 2023

to March 31, 2023

Virtual Education Event

Monthly Learning Series: Education

Sponsored by

Beacon Day School

March 28, 2023

10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT

Virtual Support Event

Virtual Support Hour

with

TACA Parent Mentors

via TACA Connect App

March 29, 2023

4:00pm HST / 6:00pm PDT

Virtual Support Event

West Virtual Parent Meeting

with

TACA Parent Mentors

via Zoom

April 1, 2023

to April 28, 2023

Virtual Conference

Take Action Conference Series

via TACA Connect

chapter events

Across the United States, TACA chapters hold meetings, autism learning seminars, coffee talks, and family events throughout the year. Comprised of TACA Parent Volunteers across the country, our coffee talks and family events provide settings where families can informally network, share resources, and speak with seasoned parents.

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upcoming chapter events

March 28, 2023

6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

In-Person Support Event

Alabama Chapter – Family Support Meeting

with

Gwen Brown from Regional Autism Network (RAN)

First United Methodist Church

60220 SR 49
Lineville, AL 36266

TACA Alabama & Arc of Clay County Family Support Meeting with Gwen Brown from Regional…

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March 30, 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT

In-Person Support Event

Texas Chapter – Coffee Talk

The Biscuit Bar

1707 N Collins St, #101
Arlington TX 76011

Start Spring with support from your Autism community. Join the conversation and meet other parents…

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March 30, 2023

5:30pm - 7:00pm AKDT

In-Person Education Event

Alaska Chapter – Music Therapy and Autism

with

Christine Wick

Mendenhall Valley Library

Valley Large Meeting Room
3025 Diamond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801

Music therapy is the clinical & evidence based use of music to accomplish individualized goals…

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April 2, 2023

9:00am - 4:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – TATAU Ride for Autism

Palama Settlement

810 N Vineyard Blvd.

Join the TACA Hawai’i Family Day at the Palama Settlement location from 10am-1pm. Join TACA Hawai’i…

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April 8, 2023

7:00am - 12:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – ASH Hele for Autism

with

Autism Society of Hawai'i

Magic Island

1201 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

Find TACA Hawai’i at ASH’s Hele for Autism. The walk is an opportunity for families…

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April 14, 2023

10:00am - 11:00am EDT

In-Person Support Event

Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk

Starbucks

6910-G Braddlick Shopping Mall
Annandale, VA 22003

Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share information, get fresh ideas,…

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April 15, 2023

11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

In-Person Support Event

North Carolina Chapter – Coffee Talk

Red Robin

5313 New Hope Commons Extension
Durham, NC 27707

Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share information, get fresh ideas,…

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April 22, 2023

7:00am - 2:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – Find TACA Hawai’i at SPIN Conference

Find TACA Hawai’i at the 23rd Annual SPIN Conference on April 22, 2023. For more…

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June 2, 2023

12:00pm EDT

Chapter Fundraising Event

TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament

Bay Hills Golf Course

545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012

Maryland/DC Chapter of TACA cordially invites you to play in the 11th Annual Autism Charity…

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March 28, 2023

6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

In-Person Support Event

Alabama Chapter – Family Support Meeting

with

Gwen Brown from Regional Autism Network (RAN)

First United Methodist Church

60220 SR 49
Lineville, AL 36266

March 30, 2023

7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT

In-Person Support Event

Texas Chapter – Coffee Talk

The Biscuit Bar

1707 N Collins St, #101
Arlington TX 76011

March 30, 2023

5:30pm - 7:00pm AKDT

In-Person Education Event

Alaska Chapter – Music Therapy and Autism

with

Christine Wick

Mendenhall Valley Library

Valley Large Meeting Room
3025 Diamond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801

April 2, 2023

9:00am - 4:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – TATAU Ride for Autism

Palama Settlement

810 N Vineyard Blvd.

April 8, 2023

7:00am - 12:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – ASH Hele for Autism

with

Autism Society of Hawai'i

Magic Island

1201 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

April 14, 2023

10:00am - 11:00am EDT

In-Person Support Event

Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk

Starbucks

6910-G Braddlick Shopping Mall
Annandale, VA 22003

April 15, 2023

11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

In-Person Support Event

North Carolina Chapter – Coffee Talk

Red Robin

5313 New Hope Commons Extension
Durham, NC 27707

April 22, 2023

7:00am - 2:00pm HST

Outreach Event

Hawai’i Chapter – Find TACA Hawai’i at SPIN Conference

June 2, 2023

12:00pm EDT

Chapter Fundraising Event

TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament

Bay Hills Golf Course

545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012

national events & campaigns

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upcoming national events & campaigns

Fundraising Campaign

Newly Diagnosed Autism Initiative

A starting point for families with newly diagnosed children

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April 1, 2023

to May 31, 2023

Fundraising Campaign

Family & Friends of Autism Fundraiser

Raise awareness and fundraise within your circle of friends and family

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April 1, 2023

to April 30, 2023

Awareness, Education, Support & Fundraising Campaign

Autism Action Month

Awareness, education, support, & fundraising campaign

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April 1, 2023

to April 28, 2023

Virtual Conference

Take Action Conference Series

via TACA Connect

TACA’s Take Action Conference Series is an entirely new offering for TACA families. This virtual month-long opportunity…

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September 23, 2023

6:00pm PST

National Fundraising Event

17th Annual Ante Up for Autism Gala

The Waterfront Beach Resort

21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA  92648

Ante Up for Autism is a national fundraising event that has generated more than $7…

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October 20, 2023

to October 22, 2023

In-person Educational & Support Event

National TACA Autism Conference

Hilton Orange County Hotel

3050 Bristol St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Fundraising Campaign

Newly Diagnosed Autism Initiative

April 1, 2023

to May 31, 2023

Fundraising Campaign

Family & Friends of Autism Fundraiser

April 1, 2023

to April 30, 2023

Awareness, Education, Support & Fundraising Campaign

Autism Action Month

April 1, 2023

to April 28, 2023

Virtual Conference

Take Action Conference Series

via TACA Connect

September 23, 2023

6:00pm PST

National Fundraising Event

17th Annual Ante Up for Autism Gala

The Waterfront Beach Resort

21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA  92648

October 20, 2023

to October 22, 2023

In-person Educational & Support Event

National TACA Autism Conference

Hilton Orange County Hotel

3050 Bristol St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

southern california outreach events

TACA’s national headquarters office is located in Irvine, California, and has the capacity to provide extended in-person resources throughout Southern California.

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upcoming outreach events

March 28, 2023

10:00am PDT - 12:00pm PDT

Southern California Education Event

Breakfast with Damian Fragoso, Esq

with

Damian Fragoso, Esq

Corner Bakery

2789 N Main St,
Santa Ana, CA

March is IEP month. Join Damian Fragoso of Special Education Law Firm and come get…

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March 29, 2023

11:00am PDT - 1:00pm PDT

Southern California Education Event

Lunch with Damian Fragoso, Esq

with

Damian Fragoso, Esq

Flower Child

1302 Bison Ave,
Newport Beach, CA 92660

March is IEP month. Join Damian Fragoso of Special Education Law Firm and come get…

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April 1, 2023

3:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Event

Anna Lapwood – Teen & Adult Family Event

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

600 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Families with Teens and Adults (age 13+) – In partnership with the Pacific Symphony, we…

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April 5, 2023

Southern California Corporate & Community Event

Kiwanis Club of San Clemente

Fratellos Restaurant

647 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673

Visit us at the Kiwanis Club of San Clemente’s weekly meetings! Together as a community,…

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April 13, 2023

6:30pm PDT to 7:30pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

La Sierra High School ATP Careers Night and Resource Fair

We are very excited about our annual La Sierra Adult Transition Program Careers Night and…

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April 15, 2023

1:00pm PDT - 3:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Event

Volcom & TACA – Everyone Can Skate

Volcom Headquarters

1740 Monrovia Ave,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Come and Learn How to Skateboard! Join us for a fun-filled family day with skateboard…

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May 6, 2023

to May 7, 2023

Southern California Community, Fundraising & Awareness Event

TACA at the OC Marathon

OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The SDCCU OC Marathon brings together over 23,000 runners and spectators to this annual running…

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May 6, 2023

10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Support Event

Teen/Adult Resource Fair

Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene

1340 N. Candlewood St.
Anaheim, CA 92808

TACA is inviting parents and caregivers of teens and adults with developmental disabilities to a…

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June 4, 2023

11:00am PDT - 3:30pm PDT

Southern California Family Support Event

Family Carnival

Oak Canyon Park

5305 Santiago Canyon Rd,
Silverado, CA 92676

Join us for a day of community and fun in a secure environment for children,…

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June 7, 2023

10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

CHOC Annual Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair

CHOC - Bill Holmes Tower

1201 W. La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92686

After 4 years of absence due to COVID-19, CHOC at Orange is excited to announce…

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September 2, 2023

to September 30, 2023

Southern California Community Event

Festival of Children

South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Taking place on weekends in September is the 22nd annual Festival of Children® to celebrate…

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October 30, 2023

to November 1, 2023

9:00am PDT to 5:00pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

Epilepsy Awareness & Education Expo

Disneyland Hotel

1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

Over 100 exhibitors including the newest in medications, technology, and more! Over 80 presentations focused…

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December 2, 2023

10:00am PST - 1:30pm 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…

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March 28, 2023

10:00am PDT - 12:00pm PDT

Southern California Education Event

Breakfast with Damian Fragoso, Esq

with

Damian Fragoso, Esq

Corner Bakery

2789 N Main St,
Santa Ana, CA

March 29, 2023

11:00am PDT - 1:00pm PDT

Southern California Education Event

Lunch with Damian Fragoso, Esq

with

Damian Fragoso, Esq

Flower Child

1302 Bison Ave,
Newport Beach, CA 92660

April 1, 2023

3:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Event

Anna Lapwood – Teen & Adult Family Event

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

600 Town Center Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

April 5, 2023

Southern California Corporate & Community Event

Kiwanis Club of San Clemente

Fratellos Restaurant

647 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente, CA 92673

April 13, 2023

6:30pm PDT to 7:30pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

La Sierra High School ATP Careers Night and Resource Fair

April 15, 2023

1:00pm PDT - 3:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Event

Volcom & TACA – Everyone Can Skate

Volcom Headquarters

1740 Monrovia Ave,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

May 6, 2023

to May 7, 2023

Southern California Community, Fundraising & Awareness Event

TACA at the OC Marathon

OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

May 6, 2023

10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT

Southern California Family Support Event

Teen/Adult Resource Fair

Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene

1340 N. Candlewood St.
Anaheim, CA 92808

June 4, 2023

11:00am PDT - 3:30pm PDT

Southern California Family Support Event

Family Carnival

Oak Canyon Park

5305 Santiago Canyon Rd,
Silverado, CA 92676

June 7, 2023

10:00am PDT to 2:00pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

CHOC Annual Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair

CHOC - Bill Holmes Tower

1201 W. La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92686

September 2, 2023

to September 30, 2023

Southern California Community Event

Festival of Children

South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

October 30, 2023

to November 1, 2023

9:00am PDT to 5:00pm PDT

Southern California Community Event

Epilepsy Awareness & Education Expo

Disneyland Hotel

1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

December 2, 2023

10:00am PST - 1:30pm PST

Southern California Family Support Event

Sensitive Santa

Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene

1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805

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