This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

Bringing together parents, professionals and people with special needs in order to educate, enrich and empower the special needs community. Offering seminars and trainings by local special needs professionals such as advocates, teachers, speech language pathologists, doctors, psychologists, and attorneys. Topics will include advocacy, special education rights and services, speech language issues, sensory and transition to adulthood. We will also provide social and recreational resources and oppo …

I am starting this for my brother (47, slight cerebral palsy and learning disabilities) who is a sweet kind guy but who has had some extra challenges in life...he is moving to San Diego and I want him to have a group of friends who like  to do fun things folks who are nice, smart, and maybe challenged by light handicaps or learning disabilities or social anxiety etc. etc. ANYONE is welcome if the interest is in being with a group of folks who are like minded- and who want to go to movies, hiking …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about Cochlear and Baha implants. I started this group to meet other cochlear implant recipients as well any people interested in the technology. If hearing aids no longer help you this is a meet up for you as well.  Understanding hearing loss is the first step to treating it. Learn more about hearing loss and its common causes, impacts and treatments so you can make informed and confident decisions. If you have a severe to profound hearing …

"The FIRM BNI" is a nine year old award winning business networking group in Orange County that meets at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA, on Wednesday mornings from 7:15AM-9:00AM. Our numbers speak for themselves:  Reporting period October-October. * 2007: Total number of members 17. Total revenue generated from referrals: $510,000. * 2008: Total number of members 25. Total revenue generated from referrals: $1,075,000. * 2009: Total number of members 27. Total revenue generated …

Hey we all are movers and groovers from the IE to San Diego! But once a month we (professionals, families, troops, vets, moms, groups, college students, etc) support our local Heroes by watching a newly released movie at Cal Oaks Readings Cinema in Murrieta...our attendance helps gives groceries to disabled vets and their families...plus we get free stuff like gift certificates, and more! Join VIP status and get a FREE MOVIE TICKET to either Regal or Readings Cinema...www.vetsupportnet.org

The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County has organized this Meetup group to empower adults affected by Epilepsy. Whether you, your spouse, child, sibling, parent or ANYONE you know is affected by Epilepsy, this is the group for you. Use this group to educate yourself and benefit from the experience, strength and hope of others. Find our ever-growing support forum on Facebook!   (70 members as of 10/14/2012) SD Epilepsy Friends   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/223395564368812/

7/2/12 Welcome to~ Reagan's Regiments ~Tea Party Activists of America ~ - Volunteers for 2012 - About us: We support the Constitution, the Founding Fathers principles, The Tea Party, and Ronald Reagan Conservativism of limited government, and individual and national prosperity through low taxes. From David K, organizer : In Ronald Reagan's farewell speech on Jan. 11, 1989, he referred to his volunteers as , " Reagan's Regiments ..." The number one goal of our group at this time,and for some ti …

This meetup is primarily for walking, biking, and hiking.  We also do other activites such as yoga, 5k events in the community, beach clean up, standup paddleboarding, etc.  We meet to exercise, make friends, and have fun.  Having a good attitude is a must!!  Disabled atheletes welcome.  All ages and abilities welcome. DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this walking group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You further agree …

Miss the days of John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Bonanza and The Big Valley? Even the movie Tombstone? All those great westerns. Enjoy the feel of the old west when days were simple. You can even play cowboy and cowgirl for the day. Oak Meadows Ranch is a western style horse rescue and horse sanctuary. Blue Pearl Project is a non profit corporation here to save the unwanted, starving horses and share them with the community and for those who want a horse but can't afford horseboarding and fe …

Über Mammoth Ski & Board, a skiing & snowboarding group, is a new online MeetUp community of active skiers and snowboarders (primarily southern California) interested in enjoying the best of coordinated condo-sharing weekends plus at Mammoth Mountain, our favorite winter resort. READY? If your idea of fashionable winter attire includes a powder skirt, gore-tex®, goggles, layers, and a season pass, then you've found your people! MEMBERS: Via MeetUp and word of mouth, we are building a core grou …

The Special Needs Trusts Administration Study Group meets once a month to discuss topics that are relevant to special needs trusts. We meet at the Hazard Center Doubletree hotel and feature a guest speaker at each event. All are welcome to attend and there is no cost to join the group.

Providing a forum to bring together parents, professionals and those with special needs to share information, resources, hope and support in order to support and enrich those with special needs and their families. We will also offer trainings and seminars by advocates, doctors, lawyers and other organizations to assist families in navigating the challenges which special needs families face.

Network with other local outdoor and wilderness enthusiasts. Meet with others who enjoy spending time exploring by camping, backpacking, hiking, climbing, kayaking, biking, touring, and various other ways. Members of this group are willing to help new members fit right in. No matter what your level of experience (beginner, intermediate, or advanced) or whether you’re single or a couple, you’re welcome to participate! Along with all our outdoor adventures we have some social activities as well (m …

Hello OC Families! Footprints Behavioral Interventions is excited to host Orange County's Playgroups for Children with Autism and Special Needs! In response to parent requests for playgroups, we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity once every month in which we invite you to bring your entire family to join us for a couple hours of giggles and oodles of fun! Please check out our MeetUp page to find out when and where we are meeting as our venues may vary. We encourage families with c …

Celebrating Oneness ~ Transforming Lives ~ Co-creating a World that Works for All! Meet like minded individuals as we embrace people of every creed, color, ethnicity, age, socio-economic backround, sexual orientation and people with disabilities. Unity of Aliso Viejo is a soul nourishing, supportive place where we honor individual uniqueness while celebrating Oneness through our Sunday Services, Youth and Adult Education Classes. If your soul is craving spiritual nourishment, you will find a ban …

We foster conversation and education about issues within the political landscape (and beyond). Our main goal is to find like-minded individuals that enjoy engaging discussion over a coffee, or cold beer. We also support the values and principles of the Democratic Party - including the conviction that all Americans should have fair access to opportunity, through respectful and equal treatment regardless of race, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin. Join us for …

Chronic pain and chronic migraines can be extremely disabling, and those who suffer from either or both are in need of support. Both conditions can lead to isolation, relationship problems with family and friends and grieving the person you were before these conditions took over your life. I am a Marriage and Family Registered intern IMF #69482 who specializes in chronic pain, and also suffer from chronic pain and migraines, so I understand what you are going through. Come join this group so we …

Our group is part of the Southern California chapter of the National Tourette Syndrome Association. We have plenty of helpful books, pamphlets, CD's to help you better understand the breadth of this mysterious affliction but more importantly, so much more is learned from sharing our stories and experiences. Detailed information is scarce, and even diligent parents struggle to find answers. By pooling information parents can learn a great deal from one another. Children and welcome to sit with th …

If you believe in equity for women and girls - in women being able to live a self-determined life - whether on campus, at work, or during retirement, then AAUW San Diego is for you. If you would like camaraderie, intellectual stimulation and the company of women who make a difference, then you will find yourself very much at home with AAUW San Diego. Equity means freedom from bias or favoritism and includes the quality of being fair or impartial. AAUW San Diego, in coordination with AAUW Califor …

Please visit our website for all things Team Green. http://www.OfficialTeamGreen.com Note : You don't have to be vegetarian/vegan to be a part of this group but you MUST respect the choice/lifestyle of those who are, since one aim of this group is to provided an environment for VEG minded people to have fun. We will not tolerate anyone who discriminates anyone because of their age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion or disability.

We have many questions and we want useful, accurate answers. There is much to be done and we could use some support. Let's reach out and get together to help ourselves, help each other, and soothe our busy minds. We will meet regularly to de-stress, and enjoy delicious foods, share our stories and our gifts, experience feeling completely supported. Teachers, Administrators, Trainees, Leaders, Related Service Providers, Parents, Advocates, Learners, Siblings, Caregivers, Helping Professionals, an …

This group is designed to provide you with information and hands on training to help you with your loved one or on your job. This group will help you understand various levels of care in which the elderly, persons with disabilities and people in late stages of their life need, further allowing you to be more helpful and less stressed as a caregiver and also to be able to fill almost any care giving positions that comes available. This will also help family member caregivers as the group moderat …

Come learn how to achieve optimal wellness through education and Nutritional therapy. I will support you in reaching your goals through weight management, digestive and metabolic health, hormone balancing and much more! Selah Wellness offers complimentary nutrition workshops on topics such as: Healthy Living 101 Nourishing our Children Gut and Psychology Syndrome Athletes and Nutrition Hormone Health Healthy Weight Loss Please check out http://selahwellness.net/events/ to find detailed descrip …