Coffee Talk - Burbank

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

• 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Burbank Town Center Mall - Food Court
  201 East Magnolia
  Burbank, CA 91502
• Driving Directions

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Bring a mug of coffee or tea, maybe a muffin and relax.

LA/SFV CHAPTER MEETING

Becoming an Empowered Advocate

September 7, 2014

• Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Location: Burbank First United Methodist Church
  700 N. Glenoaks Ave.
  Burbank, CA 91502

Speaker: Lynne Arnold

Although parents are the most important members of the IEP team and know far more about their child’s challenges and abilities, they often feel at a disadvantage and outgunned at IEP meetings. How can they begin to leverage their in-depth knowledge of the child into effective advocacy? The key to unlocking effective advocacy is is understanding the critical fundamentals of documentation, using a strategy of specificity, deconstructing challenges, realizing the roles of professionals involved with their child and simply becoming an organized advocate with a focused mission. This presentation is all about empowering the inner advocate with easy-to-undertand tips and strategies for parents of kids affected by autism.

Lynne Arnold is the mother of two teens – a daughter and a son recovering from autism. Through conference presentations, writings and mentoring, Lynne helps parents to understand their child’s rights to appropriate interventions and education. She is the editor of Autism: Asserting Your Child’s Rights to a Special Education. Lynne has presented at many national and local autism conferences including Autism One, National Autism Association Conference, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT), Autism Society of America, Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) and other autism groups. Since 2004 she has been a chapter coordinator for Talk About Curing Autism of Visalia and Fresno, California. Lynne is also the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law & Advocacy’s operations director.

This event is free, however an RSVP is appreciated.

Charla con Cafe 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; Claremont/Pomona, CA; San Diego, CA y Las Vegas, NV.

I LOVE ROCK N’ Roll!!
Jack’s 9th Show is BACK!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

• Honda Center
  Anaheim, CA

The 9th Annual show’s rockin’ line up are: ·
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Collective Soul, Billy Squire, Violent Femmes, Bow Wow Wow and Naked Eyes.

VIP tickets are almost gone! Reserve yours today! To purchase your tickets go to http://www.tacanow.org/event-list/jacks-9th-show/
Proceeds benefit TACA.

The Great Pumpkin! TACA’s Fall Festival—Irvine, CA

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

Thursday, September 11, 2014

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

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), in collaboration with the Special Education Law Firm (SELF), is proud to host FREE monthly 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 up to 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.

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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TACA en Espanol

Bikram Yoga Silverlake is now offering a donation class at 12 noon on Saturdays to benefit TACA. It’s a great opportunity to help in the fight against autism and a great deal on a yoga class. There is a $10 minimum donation for this limited-time class. This class is CASH ONLY; no class packages, credit cards or checks will be accepted. All proceeds got to TACA. For anyone not familiar with the studio, Bikram Yoga Silverlake offers almost 40 classes a week in a clean, nurturing environment with compassionate, knowledgeable teachers. The yoga is done in a heated room to warm muscles, prevent injury, allow a deeper workout, and to flush the body of toxins. Come stretch, sweat and sculpt your body at this friendly, neighborhood studio; all levels are welcome. 3223 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village, Los Angeles 90039, 323-668-2500.

Sauna Detoxification for Kids, Heavenly Heat has built safer saunas in the USA for children since 1989. Saunas help the body eliminate toxic heavy metals and chemicals; stimulate immune functions; and increase blood flow. Each sauna is built of non-resinous poplar wood and tempered safety glass windows; without adhesives or coatings; with a constant air-change; and direct control of the infrared energy levels. Please request a digital brochure through our web site: www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/saunas-and-autism

How TACA Helps Los Angeles/SFV 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.