WHAT'S NEW

Eighth Annual Assistive Technology Institute: Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Orange County's Assistive Technology Institute (ATI) conference provides an opportunity to learn about assistive technology and interact with professionals and vendors in this specialized field. Be sure to register early, as there is an attendance limit! Download the flyer or call (714) 361-6200 for more information.

Professionals, be sure to sign up for the pre-conference on Friday, February 10th! CEUs are available.

Abilities Expo: March 30th-April 1st, 2012
Join TASK at this year's Abilities Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Discover the latest products and services, attend family sporting events and workshops, and make lasting connections with others in the community! Download the Abilities Expo flyer for more information.

OSEP Spanish Glossary Project
The Office of Special Education Programs has relased a Spanish glossary of common, standardized terms related to special education and the IEP process. To learn more, visit the OSEP Spanish Glossary website.

What is the Family Participation Fund?
In an effort to helping family members voice their opinions about education policy, the California Department of Education, through the State Improvement Grant, established the Family Participation Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to families when they participate in meetings related to education policy. The Fund assists families who do not have any other agency support to become active members of decision-making committees, task forces and other policy-making bodies. The fund is not for trainings, workshops, conferences, or lobbying activities.

To learn more about the Family Participation Fund or to download forms, visit CAFEC's Family Participation Fund page.

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WORKSHOPS

TASK's Basic Rights workshop includes an overview of the basic rights and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, an overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and explanations of record-keeping requirements and the assessment process. More...

The IEP Rights and Strategies workshop  provides an overview of the rights and protections mandated for special needs children as well as advocacy tips and strategies. More...

Transition workshops provide information on entering the public school system. TASK also offers an Adult Transition workshop. More...

ADVOCACY TRAINING

TASK provides legal rights information, individual telephone assistance and peer support. If you are in need of services, please call. 

ABOUT US

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) is a Parent Training and Information Center that parents and professionals can turn to for assistance in seeking and obtaining needed early intervention, educational, medical or therapeutic support service for children. More..

TASK is now on FACEBOOK!

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the legislative foundation for all services that students with disabilities receive in schools today. At the 35th anniversary of its passage, this video takes a look back to what the conditions were like before IDEA, and how its passage has changed the educational landscape for students with disabilities today.