March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Woodsmall Law Group Mini Series: Foundational Steps for Developing a Successful IEP
with
Mark Woodsmall, Esq
via website
Mark Woodsmall, Esq. explains the foundational building blocks of a strong IEP by clarifying what Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
with
Christy Calbos, Esq
via website
When challenging behaviors interfere with learning, understanding the why behind the behavior is essential. In this previously recorded webinar, education attorney…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
Grounded in the protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this presentation equips parents to move beyond accepting what…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Your IEP and Challenging Behaviors
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
In this session, Tim Adams explains how the special education process—grounded in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—requires schools to address…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – Best Practices in the IEP
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Suite 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
This month’s Legal Clinic is Best IEP Practices! Are you wondering if your child’s IEP is truly supporting their needs?…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:00pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic – One on One Consultation: IEP Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Need support navigating your child’s IEP? Our free 1:1 IEP Consultations provide personalized guidance to help you better understand your…
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March 26, 2026
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
Parenting a child with autism can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for Seesaw…
Learn More
March 30, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Black Rock Coffee Bar
17171 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 8, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA Virtual Support Events are one-hour, group-based virtual meetings created for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by…
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April 15, 2026
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St (In Cityplace)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Join TACA this Autism Action Month for our Breakfast Club, a welcoming space for families to connect, share resources, and…
Learn More
April 18, 2026
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…
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April 22, 2026
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic: Progress & Accountability
TACA Office
17752 Sky Park Cir STE 140
Irvine, CA 92614
Join us for an important TACA Legal Clinic focused on Progress & Accountability in special education. This session will help…
Learn More
April 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 29, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA’s one-hour Virtual Support Event for parents or caregivers of Teens or Adults with autism provides live support for families…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
11:30am PST to 1:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Lunch Bunch
Flower Child
1302 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Autism Action Month Lunch Bunch + Give Back Day Connect. Dine. Support the Autism Community. Join TACA this Autism Action…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
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
Come connect with other parents and caregivers walking the autism journey. This is a casual, supportive space to share stories,…
Learn More
June 12, 2026
12:00pm EDT
Fundraiser
TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament 2026
Bay Hills Golf Course
545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Your IEP and Challenging Behaviors
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
In this session, Tim Adams explains how the special education process—grounded in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—requires schools to address…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Woodsmall Law Group Mini Series: Foundational Steps for Developing a Successful IEP
with
Mark Woodsmall, Esq
via website
Mark Woodsmall, Esq. explains the foundational building blocks of a strong IEP by clarifying what Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
with
Christy Calbos, Esq
via website
When challenging behaviors interfere with learning, understanding the why behind the behavior is essential. In this previously recorded webinar, education attorney…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
Grounded in the protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this presentation equips parents to move beyond accepting what…
Learn More
April 8, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA Virtual Support Events are one-hour, group-based virtual meetings created for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by…
Learn More
April 29, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA’s one-hour Virtual Support Event for parents or caregivers of Teens or Adults with autism provides live support for families…
Learn More
March 30, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Black Rock Coffee Bar
17171 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – Best Practices in the IEP
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Suite 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
This month’s Legal Clinic is Best IEP Practices! Are you wondering if your child’s IEP is truly supporting their needs?…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:00pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic – One on One Consultation: IEP Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Need support navigating your child’s IEP? Our free 1:1 IEP Consultations provide personalized guidance to help you better understand your…
Learn More
March 26, 2026
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
Parenting a child with autism can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for Seesaw…
Learn More
April 15, 2026
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St (In Cityplace)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Join TACA this Autism Action Month for our Breakfast Club, a welcoming space for families to connect, share resources, and…
Learn More
April 18, 2026
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 22, 2026
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic: Progress & Accountability
TACA Office
17752 Sky Park Cir STE 140
Irvine, CA 92614
Join us for an important TACA Legal Clinic focused on Progress & Accountability in special education. This session will help…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
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
Come connect with other parents and caregivers walking the autism journey. This is a casual, supportive space to share stories,…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
11:30am PST to 1:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Lunch Bunch
Flower Child
1302 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Autism Action Month Lunch Bunch + Give Back Day Connect. Dine. Support the Autism Community. Join TACA this Autism Action…
Learn More
TACA Volunteer Benefits: The Health Terrain Educational Consultants
The Health Terrain Educational Consultant LLC is excited to partner with TACA to offer a new benefit exclusively for ACTIVE…
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Your Feedback Matters
Report a Problem
We value your experience and feedback with our Mentor Program. Please use this form to report any issues with your…
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Welcome
Become a TACA Mentor
Welcome! Mentors need to be parents of a child diagnosed with ASD, or of whom they have conservatorship. Mentors must…
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TACA Volunteer Benefits
TACA Volunteers serve a vital role in the organization by executing TACA’s mission to provide direct support to families with…
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Welcome
Welcome New TACA Mentors
New Mentors! While you continue to onboard to TACA’s Volunteer program, please take the steps listed here to get ready…
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Read First
TACA Volunteer Handbook & Policies
Updates as of May 23, 2024 – The following documents have been added as of this date: TACA Volunteer Conflict…
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Training
Hosting a Coffee Talk Training & Quiz
TACA Volunteer trainings give guidance to TACA staff and volunteers when providing support to the autism community: TACA Hosting a…
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Training
TACA Mentor Training & Quiz
TACA Mentor Training sets the foundation for Program Volunteers to engage in support efforts for TACA families. The training will…
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Training
TACA’s Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy & Quiz
TACA’s COI policy is an important part of keeping our Volunteer program safe for both Mentors and Mentees! Please take…
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Training
TACA Message Training & Quiz
TACA Message training will provide volunteers with information to align with TACA’s Mission! This training module will support TACA staff…
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Contact
Contact Information Update
We want to be able to reach you! Please take a moment to update your contact info. Please fill out…
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Application
Become a TACA Lead Volunteer Mentor
Welcome! The TACA Mentor Program serves under the Support branch of TACA Programs. Lead Volunteer mentors continue to support assigned…
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Planning
Volunteer Event Planner
To schedule an event, please fill out the following form with as many details as you can. Once submitted, a…
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Fundraiser
Community Power for Autism Fundraiser
Leaders! You can utilize your fundraising page for the rest of the Volunteer year to reach your fundraising goals. Any donations or fundraising efforts can be applied here to track your efforts.
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Data
Mentor Data Reporting Form
Be sure to submit your data monthly, using this link! Your insights and experiences are invaluable for us to continually…
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April 1, 2024
- April 26, 2024
Virtual Conference
TACA Take Action Conference Series 2024 – Mentors
Register here to join the virtual TACA Take Action Conference Series with the special mentor code. All TACA Mentors receive…
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March 28, 2025
to May 9, 2025
Fundraiser
Community Power for Autism Fundraiser
Start Your Fundraising Page Now
Create your own page in three easy steps: Click ‘Start Fundraising’ to fill out the form, create your page, set…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Your IEP and Challenging Behaviors
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
In this session, Tim Adams explains how the special education process—grounded in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—requires schools to address…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Recorded Education
Woodsmall Law Group Mini Series: Foundational Steps for Developing a Successful IEP
with
Mark Woodsmall, Esq
via website
Mark Woodsmall, Esq. explains the foundational building blocks of a strong IEP by clarifying what Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
with
Christy Calbos, Esq
via website
When challenging behaviors interfere with learning, understanding the why behind the behavior is essential. In this previously recorded webinar, education attorney…
Learn More
March 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Virtual Education Event
Questioning the Status Quo: Overhauling Your Child’s IEP
with
Tim Adams, Esq
via website
Grounded in the protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, this presentation equips parents to move beyond accepting what…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – Best Practices in the IEP
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Suite 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
This month’s Legal Clinic is Best IEP Practices! Are you wondering if your child’s IEP is truly supporting their needs?…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:00pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Legal Clinic – One on One Consultation: IEP Consultation
Harbor Gateway Conference Center
3545 Harbor Gateway South, Ste 104
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Need support navigating your child’s IEP? Our free 1:1 IEP Consultations provide personalized guidance to help you better understand your…
Learn More
March 26, 2026
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
Parenting a child with autism can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for Seesaw…
Learn More
March 30, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Black Rock Coffee Bar
17171 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 8, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA Virtual Support Events are one-hour, group-based virtual meetings created for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by…
Learn More
April 15, 2026
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St (In Cityplace)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Join TACA this Autism Action Month for our Breakfast Club, a welcoming space for families to connect, share resources, and…
Learn More
April 18, 2026
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 22, 2026
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic: Progress & Accountability
TACA Office
17752 Sky Park Cir STE 140
Irvine, CA 92614
Join us for an important TACA Legal Clinic focused on Progress & Accountability in special education. This session will help…
Learn More
April 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 29, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parents
via Zoom
TACA’s one-hour Virtual Support Event for parents or caregivers of Teens or Adults with autism provides live support for families…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
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
Come connect with other parents and caregivers walking the autism journey. This is a casual, supportive space to share stories,…
Learn More
April 30, 2026
11:30am PST to 1:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Lunch Bunch
Flower Child
1302 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Autism Action Month Lunch Bunch + Give Back Day Connect. Dine. Support the Autism Community. Join TACA this Autism Action…
Learn More
June 12, 2026
12:00pm EDT
Fundraiser
TACA’s Autism Charity Golf Tournament 2026
Bay Hills Golf Course
545 Bay Hills Dr
Arnold, MD 21012
Learn More
March 30, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Black Rock Coffee Bar
17171 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
April 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
In Person Support
Arizona Coffee Talk
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
9380 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…