10th Annual TACA Family Picnic We are excited to announce that IHSS Advocates has been invited to be a sponsor at the 10th annual TACA(Talk About Curing Autism) family picnic. The picnic will provide a fun yet secure environment for children and families affected by autism. Fun activities including Gluten-Free/Casein-Free food court, classic carnival rides, bounce houses, bubble machines, balloon artists, softball, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball, soccer, silent auction, raffles, and more!…

AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism The “Sensory Friendly Films” program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! AMC offers the program at many locations nationwide — Click here for…

OC Chapter Meeting – The Roadmap to Essential CA Services for Your ASD Child o you know about CA Regional Centers and the resources they provide? Do you know what a DDS waiver is? IHSS? Respite? Or how to apply for any of these services? No….. Come and join us and we’ll give you the how to’s of our local CA services. Larry Rosen, founder of IHSS Advocates, will be…

1st Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament for Autism Speaks All dollars raised will go to Autism Speaks Southern California. For individuals it is only $250. This includes dinner and your first round of chips. Of course, if you bust out, you can always buy back in. Non-players can join the eating portion of the evening for $100. We also have some great prizes that we are giving away. …

Walk Now for Autism Speaks @ El Toro Field IHSSadvocates will be attending Autism Speaks’ “Walk Now for Autism Speaks” fund raiser at El Toro Field Orange County Great Park on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is Autism Speaks’ single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power…

Inland Regional Center Harvest Festival 2013 IHSSadvocates will have a booth at this year’s Inland Regional Center(IRC) Harvest Festival and will be ready to answer any questions you may have about California’s In-Home Supportive Services. This year’s festival is presented by Inland Empire Health Plan(IEHP) and sponsored by Molina Healthcare. There will be plenty of games, food, a costume contest, resource fair, and lots of fun for the entire family….

EBCALA Empowering Autism Conference at San Diego State University Lynne Arnold is an amazing speaker and Tim Adams is a wonderful attorney. This class does not come around very often and it is worth the time and the expense BY FAR!! I took this class myself several years ago and was inspired to become an advocate for both my own son as well as an IHSS Advocate in our community….

Over the Edge with Autism Speaks If rappelling down the side of a building is something you’ve thought about, you need to go Over the Edge with Autism Speaks! It’s the perfect way to have a unique experience and support Autism Speaks. There are only 76 spots available and each participant is required to raise a minimum of $1,500. Get your family and friends to sponsor you or find someone…

Special Needs Resource Fair Family Focus Resource Center, is hosting a Special Needs Resource Fair at CSUN on November 23. Admission is free! For over a decade, Family Focus Resource Center has been providing parent-to-parent support, education and information to parents and caregivers of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them. Sponsorship, exhibitor and volunteer opportunities are available. For more information, see www.csunfamilyfocus.com or call 818-677-6854 Over 50 Special Needs…

2014 Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks Community Resource Fair Come join us for the 2014 Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks Community Resource Fair. The event will be held Saturday, April 26 2014 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena California. Meet with an IHSS advocate at our booth and get all your questions about in-home supportive services answered. We can get your started on the right path…