San Joaquin Valley – Visalia & Fresno

Come to a TACA Meeting!

TACA holds monthly meetings in many locations throughout the United States that feature educational speakers on important topics and allow family members to connect with one another and stay on top of the latest information in the autism world.

Each TACA group maintains a resource library of the latest autism books and DVDs/CDs that can be checked out by members at no charge.

Are you wondering what happens at a TACA meeting? Watch our video.

Parents from throughout the San Joaquin Valley are encouraged to join us in Visalia (Tulare County) & Fresno. Families come from a 100-mile radius to hear our speakers and convene with other parents and grandparents. Whether you live in a mountain community in the Sierra Nevada, down to Bakersfield to the south, up to Merced in the north, or out in Coalinga and Lemoore in the west, we would love to meet you.

Date:	Not offered at this time.
Time:	6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location:	Kaweah Delta Multi-Service Center Auditorium 402 W. Acequia Visalia, CA 93291 Directions from your location

Coordinators:	Contact Lynne Arnold and Melanie Vanciel
Child care:	This is not offered at this time, sorry.
	Equal Participation: Please contact TACA if you will require an accommodation to participate.

Coffee Talk - Visalia

About:	Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Hosted by Lynne Arnold & Melanie Vanciel.
Dates:	May 1, 2012 - Check out EVENTS on Facebook here June 5, 2012 July – no Coffee Talk August 14, 2012 – moved to second Tuesday because of summer break. September 4, 2012 October 2, 2012 November 6, 2012 December 4, 2012
Time:	9:30 – 11:00 AM
Location:	Panera Bread 4103 South Mooney Blvd Visalia, CA 93277 Driving Directions

Coffee Talk - Fresno

About:	Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families. Store tours will be provided upon request for parents who want help in starting a gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free (GFCFSF) diet. Hosted by Lynne Arnold & Melanie Vanciel.
Dates:	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Check out EVENTS on Facebook here June – No Coffee Talk July – No Coffee Talk August 21, 2012 September 18, 2012 October 16, 2012 November 20, 2012 December – No Coffee Talk
Time:	10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location:	Whole Foods Market, Salud! Room 650 West Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93704 Directions from your location
Note:	You can return TACA library books at Coffee Talk. Kids are welcome, but there is no child care, so please bring something to keep them occupied!

June 10, 2012

About:	The TACA Family Picnic is a family-oriented annual event. We encourage our members to attend this fun filled day, where there are activities for the children, vendors, resource providers, event sponsors, GFCF food, snacks, beverages and entertainment.
Date:	Sunday, June 10, 2012
Time:	11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Registration:
	On-site registration will only be available if tickets still remain, Note: this event has sold out in the past.
Location:	Phoenix Club 1340 S Sanderson Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806-5629 Driving Directions
Parking & Directions:	Parking: The Phoenix Club has limited parking additional parking is available on the street or in local lots. All events will occur at the Phoenix Club in a secure area.
	Driving Directions: From the 57 freeway, take the Ball Road exit (head east), turn right at Phoenix Club Dr/ Auto Center, turn right at S Sanderson, destination will be on the left.
At the Picnic:	This year’s picnic will feature: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Food Court Options: In-n-Out Burger Trailer, Taco Lady &BBQ compliments of Bourbon Street Bar & Grill /Heroes Bar & Grill/ Joe’s Tavern! Carnival Rides include: Classic Carousel, Kids Swing Chairs, Lady-Bug Ride and Roc-O-Plane. Over 35 resources in our vendor information faire Fun Activities: Bounce House, Bubble Machines, Jungle-Rama, Mist Machine, Miniature Golf, Sidewinder Rock Wall and a Balloon Artist Space for traditional Picnic Games: Softball, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Basketball, Soccer, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Football Silent Auction and Raffle Items. Special musical guests and surprises! Sponsorship and vendor faire opportunities available – Help spread the fun, plan a kid activity for your table! Rain or shine- the activities, entertainment, and refreshments will begin at 11:00 am. We suggest that you arrive early! NO PETS ARE ALLOWED! Only service animals with appropriate markings and identification will be allowed.
Sponsorship Opportunities:	Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Announcement!

Chapter Meetings in Visalia are on hiatus as we look for qualified volunteers to fill the role of Chapter Coordinator. Coffee Talks are available (check dates, times, and locations available above) – hosted by Lynne Arnold & Melanie Vanciel. Criteria for the Chapter Coordinator volunteer position:

Be a TACA Member (Join on our website here, it’s FREE!)
Are you the parent or grandparent of a child with autism who lives with you? Have you been on the autism biomedical journey for a minimum of two years?
Apply to be a TACA Parent Mentor:
- Qualifications to become a Parent Mentor can be found online HERE.
- After approval, participate in a one-time New Mentor Training free conference call and monthly Mentor Support Calls

If you, or someone you know is interested in the Chapter Coordinator volunteer position, please contact the Chapter Manager.

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Email lists are a great way to stay connected between meetings. You can subscribe, read emails and ask questions all related to autism. These lists connect you to other parents like you!

Here is how to connect:
Step 1 – Get a Yahoo! user ID and password
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Step 3 – Click on “Join This Group”
Step 4 – Set your account to “Individual Emails,” “Daily Digest” or “Web Only.”

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