CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

TACA Family Fall Festival

Saturday, November 2, 2013

• Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869

Admission: $9 per child ▪ $3 per adult ▪ Parking $5 per vehicle
Child admission includes one train ride, carnival game and bounce house ticket.
Adult admission includes one train ride.

Other attractions include haunted house, giant hay maze and picture stands. Additional activities available for purchase.

To purchase tickets, click here.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

Free Educational Seminar:
Planning For Your Family’s Future

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

• 6:30 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin St. Suite #140
  Irvine CA, 92612
• Driving Directions

Speakers: Elizabeth McCoy, Esq and Deepak Danavar CFP, CRPC

Learn about information you need to provide for the financial future of people with special needs and also give information on special needs trusts.

The speakers will address the following:

• Why you and your child need a Special Needs Trust
  
• How to develop a good financial strategy that makes sense for your family
  
• How to ensure your child remains eligible for state and federal aid
  
• What are the best methods to provide for your child’s future financial security, medical care and other activities without placing a burden on other family members
  
• How to include your organization and other charitable organizations in these plans
  
  For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Coffee Talk - Torrance, CA

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

• 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• The Good Cookie
  2081 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501
• Driving Directions

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families.

Coffee Talk - Long Beach, CA

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Barnes & Noble
  Long Beach Towne Center 7651 Carson Blvd.,
  Long Beach, CA 90808
• Driving Directions

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Hosted by Julie Ward, mother of two recovered children.

Charla con Café en español (Spanish Coffee Talk) Los Angeles, CA

Para las fechas haga clic aquí

• 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
• Rio Vista Apartments
  (Community Center/Centro Comunitario) 3000 N Verdugo Road
  Los Angeles, CA 90065
• Direcciones/Rutas a seguir

Educación y apoyo para familias en español. Conozca más sobre nuestra organización y a otras familias donde compartiremos información, ideas y experiencias que podrían ayudarle con el bienestar de sus hijos con autismo. Para más información sobre todas nuestras charlas en español, haga clic aquí: Irvine, CA (Orange County); Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA y Las Vegas, NV.

CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

11th Annual School District Roundtable

Saturday, November 16, 2013

• 1:00 – 3:30 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin, Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

RSVP Required – Parents only, no school district personnel permitted.

Parents from school districts across Southern California discuss school related issues in groups moderated by local special education attorneys.

Southern California’s 11th Annual School District Roundtable: Moderated by local Special Education Attorneys

Do you need help in navigating your child’s special education? Would you like to know if your child is receiving the services he/she is entitled to? Would you like to hear ideas for new IEP goals and learn about resources within your school district? Attendees will be divided into small groups and organized by school district. To help facilitate the meeting, TACA has sought the assistance of local special education attorneys and advocates to participate in the group discussions. These volunteers will moderate the groups to stay on target and to make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate.

The goal of this IEP Roundtable Meeting is:
-Connect special needs parents to other parents within their own community.
-Discuss district high points and possible issues.
-Review good resources within the district (i.e. school settings, teachers, parent resources etc.).
-Get your questions answered by local attorneys and/or advocates working within your community.
-Use the time to share important information about our children.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

Vendor Affiliation Marketing Program December Mixer

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

• 5:30 - 7:30 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin St. Suite #140
  Irvine CA, 92612
• Driving Directions

TACA invites companies, vendors, professionals and providers of autism related products and services for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks while engaging in discussions on how to become involved in TACA efforts, events and sponsorship opportunities.

RSVP: (949) 640-4401 ext. 113 or click here.
Email: maggie.noriega@tacanow.org
Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

NEW! TACA Legal Advocacy Program Collaborates with the Special Education Law Firm to provide FREE Legal Clinics

Thursday, December 12, 2013

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin Street, Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Beginning in June 2013, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), in collaboration with the Special Education Law Firm (SELF), will be hosting monthly FREE legal advice clinics for TACA families. Services for this clinic will be provided by SELF attorneys and advocates and members of TACA’s ProBono attorney panel.

RSVP: To reserve a space, click here to RSVP online or call 1-949-640-4401. Please sign up early! We may be unable to accommodate reservations received less than 24 hours prior to the clinic.

Si usted habla español y está interesado en nuestras clínicas legales de educación especial gratis, por favor haga clic aquí.

What to bring:
• Your child’s most current, consented to (signed by you) Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Any IEP with an offer of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that you have not signed but are seeking consultation for.
• Any other documents relevant to issues you are seeking consultation for.
• Please do not bring documents that are more than two years old.

Other Details:
• Each family will receive a one-hour consultation with an attorney or highly experienced advocate.
• Legal consultations are free, but participants MUST RSVP to secure an available time slot.
• Legal consultations are for special education issues only. Attorneys/advocates will not consult on Regional Center, SSI, IHSS, Medi-cal or other disability related issues.
• You may bring children with you, however child care is not available and you will be responsible for monitoring your children. TACA is not responsible for unattended children.
• All consultations are private and confidential and will be conducted in a private space.
• Reservations are first-come, first-served. If we are unable to schedule your consultation, you will be placed on a wait list and may receive a consult if there is a no-show. You may also choose to reserve for the following month.
• TACA is committed to equal participation of our members with disabilities. Please contact TACA if you will require an accommodation to participate.
• Please do not contact SELF directly. If you have questions about the program, contact the TACA office at (949) 640-4401.

UPCOMING CALIFORNIA SPECIAL EVENT

Be a Part of TACA!
Give Back to Your Community!
Become a TACA Parent Mentor!

Are you a parent or primary care giver of a child (or adult) with autism? Do you have at least 2 years of experience implementing biomed? Do you know about your local resources? Would you like to give back to your community and become a volunteer TACA Parent Mentor?

We would love to hear from you. If you meet these requirements and you are interested in volunteering, sign up on our website here:
www.tacanow.org/about-taca/parent-mentor-program/

Thank you!
Moira Giammatteo
Program Manager Scholarships, Mentors
and Parent Support

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Please visit bbkps.com or call
714-543-0483 for further information on how our services can help you and your family.

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How TACA Helps Long Beach Families

TACA does not charge admission to the meetings, nor does it assess annual membership fees for families it supports. Meetings feature:

• Free TACA Autism Journey Guides (over 750 pages of collective knowledge gathered from experienced paraprofessionals and parents) are offered to all parents who are attending their first Chapter meeting.
• Speakers on topics ranging from traditional therapies, integrated medical treatments, education, and legal support.
• TACA's Parent Mentors - one-on-one access to experienced families who have successfully navigated the challenges of finding appropriate treatments and educational opportunities for their children, and who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.