Events
Expand Your Possibilities to Gain Support, Education, and Hope
TACA hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope. These TACA events, designed for parents and caregivers of children and people diagnosed with autism, will guide you to the education and support needed to help your family member be the best they can be. We offer a wide variety of both virtual events, and in-person events, allowing families to choose which format suits them best.
upcoming events
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…
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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…
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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 5, 2026
7:30pm - 9:00pm EST
In Person Support
New Jersey Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
165 State Rte 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
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March 7, 2026
8:30am - 12:00pm EST
In Person Event
Join TACA Massachusetts at the SEPAC Resource Fair
Keith Middle School
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
If you are a parent or caregiver of a Special Education student, or just an interested member of the community,…
Learn More
March 11, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parent Mentors
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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March 11, 2026
10:00am PST to 12:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St (In Cityplace)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Start your morning with good food and even better company ☕🥐 Join us for Breakfast Club — a welcoming space…
Learn More
March 12, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
March 19, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Education Event
MLA Live Webinar: Say It So They Hear You: Participating as an Equal at the IEP Table
with
Kimberly Charles
via Zoom
with Kimberly Charles, Special Education Consultant and Non-Attorney Advocate IEP meetings can feel overwhelming—but you are a critical member of the team….
Learn More
March 25, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parent Mentors
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 25, 2026
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – Attorney Q&A.
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 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
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 11, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event
with
TACA Parent Mentors
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
March 19, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Education Event
MLA Live Webinar: Say It So They Hear You: Participating as an Equal at the IEP Table
with
Kimberly Charles
via Zoom
with Kimberly Charles, Special Education Consultant and Non-Attorney Advocate IEP meetings can feel overwhelming—but you are a critical member of the team….
Learn More
March 25, 2026
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Event – Teens and Adults
with
TACA Parent Mentors
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 5, 2026
7:30pm - 9:00pm EST
In Person Support
New Jersey Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
165 State Rte 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
March 7, 2026
8:30am - 12:00pm EST
In Person Event
Join TACA Massachusetts at the SEPAC Resource Fair
Keith Middle School
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
If you are a parent or caregiver of a Special Education student, or just an interested member of the community,…
Learn More
March 12, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
In Person Support
Maryland Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
8125 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
Join fellow autism parents and caregivers for a warm, welcoming coffee gathering — a space where you can exhale, feel…
Learn More
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March 11, 2026
10:00am PST to 12:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Breakfast Club
Corner Bakery
2789 N Main St (In Cityplace)
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Start your morning with good food and even better company ☕🥐 Join us for Breakfast Club — a welcoming space…
Learn More
March 25, 2026
6:30pm PST to 8:30pm PST
Southern California Legal Clinic
Group Legal Clinic – Attorney Q&A.
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 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…