A Little About Us
It's About You
Found It! was organically grown out of the desire and need to...Provide peer support and social activities for adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and as well as other developmental and intellectual disabilities. We believe everyone has the right to friendships and support. Our goal is to help our members gain the tools needed so they no longer fall through the cracks.
We started in Solano County because there were not many options for adults who were moderately impacted by their intellectual/development disability. We wanted to make sure everyone had an opportunity to be a part of a peer group or have an active, independent social life. Most current programs were located outside of the county, cost too much, and/or were designed for those under 18. We needed a program of our own, in our own community and now we do. We've Found It, and we hope you do to!
After searching and seeming to come up short, we “Found It“ within ourselves to create something that we believe is truly special for all Determined Adults and want to share it with you. So now, you have Found It! Too. ~Alexis and Family
What We Do
Provide Peer Support*
A facilitator will meet with the group to discuss:
- Life's challenges
- Building relationships
- Anxiety/Coping Skills
- Communication
- Basic Skills (microwave cooking)
- It's Really Up to You!
The goal is to be a peer led group. A facilitator is onsite to ensure a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere and to keep the group on topic. A short video maybe viewed or an agreed topic can be discussed or even learn something new alongside your peers.
*Participants must be moderately self-sufficient and able to actively communicate.
Our Social Power Hour
We love to get together. Some of our activities include:
- Popcorn Night at the Lounge
- Festivals (Anime, Comics)
- Karaoke
- Sporting events/participation (Sabering, hockey games, wrestling (SPW))
- Movies
- Art projects
- Bowling
- You Name It!
What You Can Do
Help get the word out and Join Us!
We get it. You want someone to talk to, someone who understands and has walked in your shoes, someone to just call friend. Living with a disability can be tough and can impair the ability to make friends and we want to help.
While our primary focus are individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18-50, we welcome ALL including those with social anxiety.
Our Peer Support and Social Power Hour meetings are held twice a month at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City.
Social Opportunities for Disabled Adults (SODA) members are always WELCOME!
*We only meet once a month in November and December.
Upcoming Events
Our Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm with the exception of November and December when we only schedule 1 meeting. Each month will have a fun/social type meeting and one like skill meeting.
Our next meetings are:
January 11th January 25th
February 8th February 22nd
March 8th March 22nd
April 12th April 26th
May 10th May 26th
June 14th June 28th
July12th July 26th
August 9th August 23rd
September 13th September 27th
October 11th October 25th
November 15h Thanksgiving Meeting (Bring a side or a dessert)
December 13th Christmas Meeting (Bring a $5 gift card)
In addition to our regular scheduled meetings, we try to schedule one outing or activity a month so be sure to check our site, Facebook, and/or MeetUp for up to date events. Although these events may have a fee, we strive to keep any costs to a minimum.
Our meetings are free and we never turn anyone away. To help fund our program, we accept monetary donations, used clothing, and accessories. So check out the attic, basement, garage or mom’s closet for all those unused items and loose change, we'll take it!
Have suggestions? Want to get involved with our newsletter? Drop us a line! Contact Alexis at Alexis@foundithub.org or call 707-780-2700
If you are a Regional Center Client, please reach out to your Service Coordinator.
Alexis, Darien, & Robyn were guests on the “LOTS” tv show
Found It! was invited to “Life on the Spectrum” TV show!
We were interviewed by Keith and Will and also took questions from Jennifer and Stacey. It was a lot of fun and an awesome experience!
None of this would be possible without the support of our amazing members & we are truly grateful to you all
YouTube link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GKkkJxbAyvM&feature=youtu.be
Please Consider Helping Our Cause
No matter the size of your donation, your support and contributions will enable us to continue to provide a welcoming place to meet and to keep our event costs down. Found It! is an IRS 501(c)(3) designated nonprofit. Please consult with your tax adviser to ensure you receive the full benefit of donating.
EIN: 82-5303708
Resources
The ARC California
Advocates for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities .
Solano Cares
Your One-Stop resource site for services in and around Solano county.
AASCEND
Autism Aspergers Spectrum Coalition for Education Networking and Development.
Adults of all ages on the autism spectrum, their families and friends, academics and professionals in the autism field unite as a community in AASCEND.
North Bay Regional Center
North Bay Regional Center is one of 21 Regional Centers for persons with developmental disabilities in California. Promoting opportunities and supporting choices.
United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a trusted resource for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities and their networks.
Community Access Plus (CAP)
Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, obtain and maintain employment in their community.