ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING

Planning For The Future,
Not Just A Trust But A Legacy

Saturday, September 14, 2013

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

Speaker: R. DeDe Soto (Romelia Soto), Attorney at Law

•Special Needs Trust – Do you need a Special needs Trust? What does it do?
•Set-Up a Special Needs trust that protects your child’s eligibility for essential government benefits.
•What is a Conservatorship and do I need one for my Adult Child?
•Choose the right guardians for your children and AVOID the 6 common mistakes.
•Learn how to prepare your information for a will AND a trust.
•Learn how to prevent a lengthy and difficult probate.
•Ensure your assets are immediately and privately available.

In 2009, The Soto Law Group was launched so she could dedicate herself to the needs of growing families and has a broad background of legal experience. Several years ago, she started her estate planning practice only on a referral basis, to family and friends. She is now dedicated to serving the needs of estate planning clients 100%. DeDe can provide a framework for a more holistic approach to family wealth planning. “We can actually pass on the clients’ stories, insights and wisdom to their children, grandchildren and other loved ones so that they don’t get lost when the clients pass away.” On a personal note, she is happily married to Robert and they have a Chihuahua, named “Noodle.” Both she and her husband are dedicated to assisting and protecting families. Her undergraduate is from California State University, Fullerton, with a major in Psychology and her Juris Doctor from Western State University School of Law. She has done continuing education at Chapman Law School and U.C. Irvine.

This event is free and no RSVP is needed!

Coffee Talk - Irvine

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

• 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.

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; San Diego, CA y Las Vegas, NV.

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

Thursday, September 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.

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Pump It Up – Play Night

Monday, September 30, 2013

• 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. 

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Pump It Up – Play Night

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Pump it Up- Huntington Beach
  16351 Gothard Street #C.
  Huntington Beach, CA 92647
• 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


Pyramid Autism Center is a NonPublic/NonProfit (501c3) California State Certified School for students’ ages 5-22 with a primary diagnosis of Autism. Pyramid Autism Center utilizes the Pyramid Approach to Education developed by Dr. Andrew Bondy. All staff members are trained in contemporary ABA procedures and the use and instruction of PECS. Pyramid Autism Center is a year round program with 180 regular days and 40 extended year days. Overall, Pyramid Autism Center consists of teaching skills that are functional or useful in one or more life domains.
Please visit: www.pyramidautismcenter.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Pyramid-Autism-Center/140512492761817 for more information.
Call us at 714-637-1292.

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.