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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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April 1, 2023
to April 30, 2023
Awareness, Education, Support & Fundraising Campaign
Autism Action Month
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.
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
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
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