09/11/2026
Social clubs are a great way to make new friends, try out new hobbies, and visit new places! In social clubs, members often share the same hobby, local responsibilities, and continue to attend meetings. The Bay Area has many community-centered social clubs for neurodiverse individuals. In this panel, Sara, Jasmine, Garrett, and JJ talk about the social clubs they are a part of, how they joined, and how often they meet. Some of the social clubs that were talked about are:
1. Le Tusa's Join In: A monthly online community
2. Shupin Social Club: A Jewish activity social club
3. Special Olympics: An organization devoted to sports and health
4. Best Buddies: Inclusive social mentoring & friendships organization
Check out the panel here 👉 https://youtu.be/MqDkZMfwkp0?si=qpLxBrLz9gi1HdZ2
[Image Descriptions:
Image 1: Blue event thumbnail announcing “Participating in Social Clubs & Activities,” panel with images of Sara, Jasmine, Garrett, and JJ speaking. The Symposium blue logo is on the bottom left
Image 2: The four panelists, Sara, Jasmine, Garrett, and JJ, sit onstage while speaking about Shupin Social Club. A banner under the stage reads, “Rights, Choices, & Connections Symposium!”
Image 3: Sara, sporting short hair, speaks about her experiences during the panel, while Jasmine, who is wearing glasses and a Le Tusa staff turquoise shirt, sits nearby.
Image 4: Garrett and JJ sit next to each other while speaking into microphones at the panel. Garrett wears a black jacket, and JJ wears a teal Le Tusa staff t-shirt.]