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TASK

Serving special needs kids, youth, and individuals of all ages

TASK is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves, parents,

families and professionals that work with children with disabilities by

providing them with training, support, information, workshops

resources and referrals within the community

TASK was formed by a group of parents of children with

disabilities and formally Incorporated in 1978

TASK is funded through federal, state and private

organizations and donations

TASK is: A Parent Training and Information

Center A Family Empowerment Center

An Alliance for Technology Access Center

A Family Resource Information Center

Southern California Military Outreach

To help families of children with disabilities better understand their child’s disability and educational needs

To help families communicate more effectively with Schools, Service providers by understanding their rights and responsibilities

TASK PURPOSE IS:

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TASK BELIEVES IN: Knowledgeable, ethical

advocacy The parent’s responsibility to

make all ultimate decisions The intent, spirit and letter of

the law Exhausting all administrative

avenues

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TASK BELIEVES: Parents are the best advocates

Provided with training and information, parents can learn

to collaborate with school districts and other service

providers

Parent to Parent Support Consultations on: Assessments,

IEP’s, IEE’s, ITP’s FBA’s, Educational Workshops

One-on-One and Phone Advocacy Community Outreach Networking

Assisted Technology Services

TASK FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROVIDE:

TASK HELPS PARENTS and FAMILIES

Obtain appropriate services for their children

Resolve disagreements with the school district or service

providers Connect with other

community resources that assist children with

disabilities

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TASK PROVIDES WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND OTHER LANGUAGES WHEN

NECESSARY

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SOME of the WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:Assessment Process

IDEA Rights and Responsibilities Individual Education Plans

(IEP’s) Tips and Pointers Early Intervention Plans

Journey Through Adolescence 504 Accommodations

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Getting and Keeping Your First Job Bullying

Transition from Grammar to Intermediate School

Transition to Adult Services Assisted Technology Others per request

WORKSHOPS …

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TASK

Advocating for special needs kids, youth, and individuals of all ages