The Build Project

The Build Project is a grant-funded training project developed by Compass SLS and ILS and funded by Cal DDS. The purpose of the grant is to build community connections and promote social inclusion among adults through social recreation within their community.  Subscribe to get updates and learn about upcoming events.  

The Build Project aims to build the capacity of caregivers and families to support adults with pursuing their interests and develop community connections outside of their home. The project will also provide opportunities for individuals to build friendships and connect with those around them. Additionally, the Build Project seeks to enhance the capabilities of social recreation providers within the FNRC and ACRC regions to offer inclusive, adaptive, and meaningful opportunities for adults to engage with their broader community.

Self-Advocacy events for individuals with disabilities focus on the following topics:

• What is social recreation and how to find opportunities for community engagement and recreation near you?
• What to do when you are new? Skill building and support on overcoming feelings of nervousness about engaging with other young people at a community event.
• Explore strategies to help you to make new friends in a setting.
• Think about how to build connections to other adults across the spectrum of neurodivergence.

The Parent and Caregiver training events will focus on the following topics.

•  What is social recreation and why is it important for adult wellness?
• How can you help develop confidence and self-esteem within the individual you support, especially when they’re trying something new?
• How to help individuals with disabilities get the most from their social recreation and community involvement experiences?
• How to help foster strong friendship-building skills alongside the individual you support?

The Social Rec Provider training events will focus on the following topics.

• Why is social recreation important to the lifelong development of neurodivergent adults?
• How can you best adapt your programs to be inclusive of adults across the spectrum of neurological functioning?
• How to vendorize with the regional center and what are the benefits of doing so?