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TASC Summer Tournament

This past week, TASC hosted its first Summer Tournament, bringing together clients and staff from all locations for an exciting series of sports competitions. The event culminated on Friday with thrilling playoffs at Central Park in Santa Clarita, celebrating the spirit of community, sportsmanship, and inclusion.


The tournament kicked off with a fantastic day of bowling at Santa Clarita Lanes on Monday. Participants from all locations showcased their bowling skills, cheering each other on with every strike and spare. The atmosphere was exciting, filled with laughter, high-fives, and a sense of camaraderie that set the tone for the rest of the week.

Tuesday's events included basketball in Santa Clarita and softball in AV. The teams all displayed impressive athleticism and teamwork despite the heat. TASC even made the news, as NBC4 interviewed some of our staff at the park.

AV participants got a break from the weather on Wednesday with an indoor basketball competition. The courts were alive with energy as clients and staff dribbled, shot hoops, and played their hearts out. Thursday's activities included softball in Santa Clarita and soccer in the AV.

The grand finale of the tournament took place on Friday at Central Park in Santa Clarita. The playoffs were the highlight of the week, with teams competing for the ultimate victory. The large cheer squad, composed of members from all locations, added to the excitement, enthusiastically supporting our TASC athletes with chants and cheers. Clients and staff were treated to a delicious BBQ lunch, bringing everyone together for a final celebration. The winning teams were awarded trophies, recognizing their hard work and sportsmanship. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and made this event a resounding success!

Save the Date for our Fall Festival!

September 28, 2024

We are excited to announce the return of TASC's Fall Music Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 28th at Sanctuary Animal Assisted Therapy in Santa Clarita. This promises to be a memorable event that you won’t want to miss!

 

Join us at the Sanctuary for an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food and drinks, carnival games and rides, a silent auction, petting zoo, and plenty of other attractions that guarantee fun for all ages. The highlight of the event is live music performed by our TASC clients and employees, along with the DRIVE band, musician and activist James Ian, and the TASC ASL Choir.


Entrance to the festival is just $5; To pre-purchase admission and tickets for festival attractions, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/FMF24. Bulk ticket packages and VIP options are also available!


Every contribution from this event goes towards supporting TASC's mission to enhance independence, foster community integration, and ensure a high quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.


For more information on performing, vendor options, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susan Congdon at scongdon@taschq.com.

Advocacy Update: Governor and Legislative Leaders Agree on 2024 Disability Budget Plan

Recapping the positive news from the 2024-2025 State Budget. We are anticipating a six-month delay in rate increases for developmental services in lieu of the proposed one-year delay. With this agreement, the final stage of the rate increases should occur on January 1, 2025.

 

While any delay is disappointing, we truly believe our joint advocacy ensured that we will see some rate relief in the upcoming year. We will also see the full funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

 

We appreciate everyone who took action on advocacy this year.

 

TASC, as an agency, prioritized advocacy throughout the year, knowing it was going to be an uphill battle. In March, Alona Yorkshire (Deputy Executive Director), Christie Hight (Dev. & Comm. Director) and Rebecca Sforza (Specialized Therapeutic Services BCBA) were a part of meeting all 120 assembly members and senators in Sacramento through CDSA to inform and advocate for funding. During these meetings, the first letter started within the Assembly to show support of our services.

 

TASC also had a very large presence during the LA Rally around the Van Nuys State Office Buildings. The TASC support was strong, with unified shirts and signs that we helped distribute to other attendees.


Participants at the rally included stakeholders from various advocacy groups, clients, and supporters from TASC and other service providers, all calling on the state to reject the funding delays and ensure that essential services for the disability community are adequately funded this year.

 

We also submitted many letters to our elected officials written by clients and employees.


Lastly, we’ve kept in close contact with our own leaders (Sen. Caroline Menjivar (Chair, Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services) and Asm. Jesse Gabriel (Assembly Budget Chair)) by setting up various meetings, providing them tours of TASC and supporting their community events.

 

It has been a year of dedicated work toward advocacy. Thank you all so much for your support in these efforts; we have all made a difference together!

Program Closures: 

TASC Day Programs and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024

in observance of Labor Day.

Upcoming Events

July 16 (monthly)

6:30PM-8PM

Rainbow Connection Social Group

Connect with LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities and learn abour helpful resources. Contact Javier Zepeda at (818)756-3680 for more information

MEETING ID: 815 7811 4650

PASSCODE: RAINBOW

July 20

11AM - 2PM Filipino Support Group Summer Picnic

Meet other Filipino families, share your experiences! Find out about upcoming events and resources. Contact Theresa Quary (theresa.quary@csun.edu) for details on how to participate, no later than 4pm on the day of the meeting.


Mission Statement:
The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empowers individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of independence and realize their greatest potential.

TASC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution will have an immediate and direct impact on TASC’s ability to improve the lives of the men and women we serve. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID: 95-4116924

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