Teens and adults who experience disabilities often struggle finding a social space where they are valued and can build friendships. Activities and events not only provide opportunities for social needs to be met but they also increase mental and emotional well being in participants.

To fill this need in the Portland, OR metropolitan area, the family decided to take on the task of creating the social activities so difficult to find for this age group. Club Everyone, Me and U (Club EMU) was begun.

Written by Diane Anderson