ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING

Special Needs Trusts and Conservatorship

Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM

and Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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

Please join us to learn all about Special Needs Trusts with Elizabeth McCoy, Esq.
www.ca-specialneedstrusts.com/

In this presentation you will learn:
•Why your child needs a Special Needs Trust.
•How a Special Needs Trust can protect your child’s ability to receive Medi-Cal and SSI.
•How to avoid some of the biggest mistakes people make regarding estate planning for children with Autism.
•Why it is paramount to have a guardianship agreement in place if you have a minor child. Why parents need to avoid probate if you have a child with Autism.
•How to be a better consumer of Special Needs Trusts.
•Ms. McCoy will also explain the probate court conservatorship process, why your child may need a conservatorship and alternatives to conservatorship.

Attorney Elizabeth McCoy has practiced law in California since 1997, primarily in the area of estate planning with emphasis in Special Needs Trusts and Conservatorship. She is a frequent speaker on the topics. Ms. McCoy graduated from and was a scholarship recipient at Washington University School of Law, currently ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the top fourteen percent of law schools in the nation. Ms. McCoy is also a licensed Landscape Architect, with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Iowa State University. Since 2012, Ms. McCoy has been on the Board of Directors at TACA, and is the Chair for the 2014 Ante Up For Autism. Ms. McCoy is also a frequent sponsor at TACA events, Autism Conferences, Inc., Autism Society of America meetings and conferences, Autism Speaks fundraising events, and at REINS therapeutic horsemanship where she established four scholarships for children with Autism.

FREE! No RSVP Necessary! Free Parking too!

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER SPECIAL EVENT

OC Marathon

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Run it, experience it, love it! The OC Marathon is a MONTH AWAY and we need fundraisers for TACA! Walk the easy and fun 5K and raise money for families in our community! There isn’t a better way to give back! Spaces are filling up quickly! Sign up today!

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Coffee Talk - Irvine

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

• 9:30 - 11:00 AM
• TACA Irvine Office
  2222 Martin St. Ste. 140 Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Join us for a Coffee Talk where the discussion will be focused on the needs of people in attendance! Come and get your questions answered about the GFCF diet, biomedical treatments, IEP’s, insurance coverage and more! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about treatment options but also connect with other autism parents.

Child care is not available. This meeting is for parents only.

Charla con Café en español
(Spanish Coffee Talk)

Para las fechas haga clic aquí

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin St., Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• 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.

Location:
Phoenix Club
1340 S Sanderson Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806-5629

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM 

This year’s picnic will feature:
* Gluten-Free Casein-Free Food Court
* Classic Carnival Rides including Ferris Wheel and Carousel
* Fun Activities including Bounce Houses, Bubble Machines and a Balloon Artists
* Areas for traditional Picnic Games: Softball, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Basketball, Soccer, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Football
* Silent Auction and Raffles
* Special musical guests and surprises!

Register here.

TACA’S BIGGEST campaign of the year continues through May and we need YOU!

What can you do to help to help more families like yours? Take ACTION by telling your family story. Celebrate your child and give thanks for all that TACA provides by participating in our Family and Friends Campaign! When your family and friends support you and cheer you on, they will be helping TACA reach more families like yours. Click now to join our Chapter team and start today!

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

Thursday, May 15, 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 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.

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Pump It Up – Play Night

Monday, May 19, 2014

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Pump It Up Irvine
  16871 Noyes Ave.
  Irvine, CA 92606
  (949) 261-7867
• Driving Directions

A jumping party for kids with special needs and their families. All jumpers including adults assisting must wear socks. Come and meet new friends and support each other. Feel free to bring friends, playdates, siblings, and neighbors etc.

No RSVP is necessary!
$6.00 per child. Free for adults.
Please spread the words around and hope to see more families there.  

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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Elizabeth McCoy has practiced law in CA since 1997, primarily in the area of estate planning and special needs trusts. She prepares living trusts, wills and special needs trusts for families with Autism and other special needs, and also assists clients with establishing limited conservatorships. Ms. McCoy is a frequent speaker on the topic of special needs trusts, and a sponsor at many autism events. She has established four scholarships for children with autism at REINS therapeutic horse-riding facility in Bonsall, CA. www.ca-specialneedstrusts.com.

How TACA Helps Orange County 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.