What Task does

TASK (legally TASK CA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 by Jan McHugh and Jean Turner following the passage of Public Law 94-142. The organization operates as a designated Parent Training and Information (PTI) center for six Southern California counties — Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego — serving families and individuals with disabilities from birth to age 26. TASK's core offerings include Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultations, assistive technology labs, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) consultations through Project: ¡Comunícate!, the TECH Connection youth program (ages 14-26), workshops, telephone-based guidance, youth transition programs, and an extensive resource and video library. Service delivery is conducted via Zoom, telephone, and in-person appointments across four regional offices (Brea headquarters, Alhambra, Riverside, Spring Valley), with multilingual support across seven languages.

Underlying infrastructure is conventional nonprofit/web operations: a WordPress-based multilingual website powered by TranslatePress (seven languages), Constant Contact for email outreach, and Tribe Events for workshop calendar management. The 'technology' surface consists of demonstrations of third-party assistive technology tools and AAC devices (in partnership with vendors such as Tobii Dynavox and the Braille Institute) rather than proprietary software. TASK does not expose a public API, does not build proprietary models, and does not offer a mobile application.

The business model is a fee-for-impact nonprofit: all services are delivered free of charge to families. Operating revenue is drawn from government grants (California Department of Education as primary funder, federal Office of Special Education Programs for IDEA-related PTI work), county social services funding (Social Services Agency of Orange County), private foundation grants (Munzer Foundation), individual donations (one-time, monthly, planned giving), and corporate sponsorships. The organization is governed by a board of directors led by Board President Lisa Woods, with specialized program staffing such as Elizabeth Ortega as Assistive Technology Coordinator.

Name

Task

Legal name

TASK CA

Website

https://taskca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TASK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Parent Training and Information center serving families with children with disabilities (birth to age 26) across six Southern California counties, delivering free IEP consultations, assistive technology support, AAC consultations, workshops, and youth transition programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from California Department of Education and federal Office of Special Education Programs grants for Parent Training and Information Center operations
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations through one-time, monthly, and planned giving programs
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship opportunities for organizations supporting disability services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TASK is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Parent Training and Information (PTI) center that provides free special education navigation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultations, and assistive technology services to families of individuals with disabilities from birth to age 26 across six Southern California counties. Core offerings include IEP support, assistive technology labs, AAC consultations (Project: ¡Comunícate!), youth transition programs, workshops, and resource libraries.

Product overview

TASK is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 95-3294319) operating as a Parent Training and Information (PTI) center for Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties in California. The organization provides a unified suite of services centered on special education support and assistive technology, serving individuals with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families. Core offerings include IEP consultations, assistive technology labs, AAC consultations (Project: ¡Comunícate!), workshops, youth transition programs, and resource libraries. All services are free and available in multiple languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Education Support Services Guidance and support for families navigating special education, including IEP consultations, assessment reviews, Section 504 plans, and transition planning from birth to age 26. Provided free to families of children with disabilities.
• Assistive Technology Services Technology solutions and support to help individuals with disabilities improve learning, communication, and independence, including assistive technology labs and AAC consultations. Services include device demonstrations and implementation guidance.
• Telephone Support Phone-based assistance for special education questions and IEP process guidance provided by expert staff. Reachable at 714-533-8275.
• IEP Consultations Personalized consultations to help families create effective Individualized Education Program plans, including document review and expert feedback. Provided free to families.
• Project: ¡Comunícate! (AAC Consultation Project) Augmentative and Alternative Communication consultation service supporting families with CAA questions and helping initiate and implement CAA acquisition for individuals with complex communication needs.
• TECH Connection Program helping young people aged 14-26 with disabilities learn and practice social and communication skills through weekly group sessions, focusing on independence and self-advocacy. Suggested $50 donation.
• Assistive Technology Labs Individualized laboratory appointments demonstrating assistive technology applications, educational websites, and adaptive equipment for learning and independence. One-hour appointments via Zoom.
• Workshops Online workshops covering special education, IEPs, assistive technology, and transition planning, hosted on Zoom and available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Korean, and others.
• Youth Programs Programs for young people in transition to adulthood, focusing on developing skills for higher education, employment, and independent living.
• Early Intervention Services Services supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, addressing developmental milestones and needs from birth.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 80% of families report receiving more appropriate services after engaging with TASK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Families and Communities Together (FACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support and community organization providing resources and referrals to families with children with disabilities in the service region.
• Carolyn Kordich Family Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource center providing support services to families navigating disability services.
• Long Beach Family Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource center affiliated with Miller Children's Memorial Care providing resources for families.
• Parents Helping ParentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent support organization helping families with children who have special needs.
• Disability Rights CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities, providing legal resources and advocacy.
• Fiesta EducativacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability advocacy organization serving the Latino community with resources and training.
• Braille InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides services and resources for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Easter Seals Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services organization providing therapy, training, and support for individuals with disabilities.
• UCI Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental DisorderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider specializing in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, offering clinical services and research.
• Children's Hospital Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric healthcare institution providing developmental disability services through UCEDD.
• Rady Children's Hospital San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's hospital providing healthcare services including developmental disabilities support.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering services including mental health and disability-related care.
• Los Angeles Unified School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest school district in California, providing special education services and referrals to TASK.
• Regional Centers (SCLARC, North LA, East LA, Harbor, Frank D. Lanterman, San Diego, Inland Regional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded regional centers providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families.
• SELPA Organizations (Mid-Cities, Foothill, WACSEP, ABC, East San Gabriel Valley, WSGV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) coordinating special education services across school districts.
• 211 LAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity information and referral service connecting residents with health, human, and social services.
• NAMI Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Alliance on Mental Illness chapter providing mental health education, advocacy, and support.
• Autism Society Inland EmpirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism advocacy organization providing resources and support for individuals with autism and families.
• Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization serving Chinese-speaking families with members who have disabilities.
• Bernadette Kennard (Trivinity Consulting)coreTechnology or IntegrationAAC specialist with 20+ years of experience and ASHA certification, collaborating on Project: ¡Comunícate! CAA consultations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parents Helping Parents (PHP): California-based nonprofit family resource center serving families of children with special needs, already listed as a TASK strategic partner. Operates the same parent-training, IEP navigation, and information-and-referral model, making it a direct comparable in mission, funding sources, and target population.
• Chinese Parents Association for the Disabilities (CPAD): Southern California nonprofit serving Chinese-speaking families of children with disabilities, listed as a TASK strategic partner. Operates a directly comparable community-based parent support and special education navigation model in an overlapping service area.
• Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center: Northern California Parent Training and Information center serving families of children with disabilities across 12 Bay Area and North Coast counties. Directly comparable as a federally-designated PTI delivering IEP advocacy, workshops, and family support in California.
• Fiesta Educativa: Southern California Latino-focused disability advocacy and parent training organization, listed as a TASK partner. Comparable mission (Spanish-language parent training on IEP and disability rights) and similar nonprofit funding structure, serving overlapping demographics.

Others

• Tobii Dynavox: Global provider of assistive technology and AAC communication devices, listed as a TASK minor technology partner. Indirectly comparable as a participant in the same AAC/AT ecosystem TASK supports, but a for-profit vendor rather than a service peer.

Broad incumbents

• AbilityFirst: Southern California nonprofit providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, including recreation, residential, and employment support. Comparable nonprofit structure, regional footprint, and broad disability services portfolio overlapping TASK's mission.
• Braille Institute: Southern California nonprofit providing services and resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, listed as a TASK partner. Larger and more specialized in vision disability, but comparable as a regional disability services nonprofit with multi-site Southern California delivery.
• Easterseals Southern California: Major regional disability services nonprofit offering therapy, workforce development, and child development programs, and a TASK strategic partner. Larger and broader in scope than TASK, but overlapping in disability services delivery to children and families in the same Southern California footprint.
• Disability Rights California: Statewide protection-and-advocade organization for Californians with disabilities, listed as a TASK partner. Comparable on disability rights and IDEA advocacy mission, with broader legal scope and a different funding model (federal P&A grants).

Regional players

• Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center: One of California's 21 state-funded regional centers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, listed as a TASK strategic partner. Comparable in serving the same population (developmental disabilities) but operates under California's Lanterman Act funding stream rather than IDEA/PTI funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taskca
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/team-of-advocates-for-special-kids

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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