The Joytara Community
Connect with other neurodivergent young adults ages 18-30 and grow your community
Putting yourself out there can be nerve-wracking especially if it doesn’t come naturally. We believe in empowering individuals with autism to be successful in the areas of life that are most important to them.
Whether you’re looking to improve your social skills, make or navigate friendships, or gain confidence in your professional life, Joytara Community members are here to support you.
It’s time to create safe, healthy and meaningful relationships with like-minded people. Let’s thrive together.
Why Join Us?
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Engage
Engage in the world and with others through members-only events included with your membership and additional fee-based events. Movie and game nights, cooking and rock climbing, hiking, bowling and more.
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Support
Receive personalized guidance to help you reach your unique goals. Explore tailored resources and thrive with the support of a coach.
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Connect
Connect with others on a similar journey, share experiences, and grow together. Commit to building the community you want.
How to Join
To ensure that our community is the right fit for you and others, we require all prospective members to complete the short form below. This helps us understand your needs and how we can best support you.
Once we receive your completed form, you will hear back from our team within 2 business days with next steps to become a member. Monthly membership fee is $25 and you can cancel anytime. Self Determination clients are welcome.
FAQs
If you still have questions, please email joytaracoaching@gmail.com or contact us below.
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There will be free and fee-based events. Free events will include hikes, game night, cafe and restaurant meet ups. Fee-based ones will include bowling, rock climbing and cooking classes, yoga, movies and more!
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There will be at least 1 event/activity per month and often 2 or 3. The members are also welcome to initiate their own hangouts.
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The fee covers the time of the social coach and the planning of events.
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Yes. If you would like to bring a support person, please email the coach ahead of time at joytaracoaching@gmail.com.
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Yes. Email the coach at: joytaracoaching@gmail.com and your membership will be canceled.
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Not at all. Attend the events that interest you but the more that you attend, the quicker you can build your community.
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As a member, you will be encouraged to offer ideas for activities, hangouts, etc. After all, this is your community to build.
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Yes! As people join from other parts of the Bay Area, more local events can be scheduled. Members are also always encouraged to initiate their own hangouts!
Interest Form
Please fill out the following information to apply for membership: