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Peer Support Groups
LEAP’s Peer Support groups are a space for people with disabilities to give and receive support. Each group is facilitated by a trained LEAP staff member with experience in the group’s subject matter.
Don’t see a group that meets your needs? Fill out this form to let us know what kind of group you’re interested in for future development.
The Man Cave
This group is a supportive space for men with experience in late-onset disabilities, progressive disabilities, or those who have experienced a traumatic change from disability and can connect in meaningful ways.
Facilitator: Omar
Audience: Men age 18 and older living with a late-onset disability, progressive disability, or those who have experienced a traumatic change due to their disability.
Dates: Every Tuesday - come when you can!
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Sign up! The Man Cave – Fill out form
All Disability Peer Support Group
A disability support group that welcomes people with any and all disabilities, including physical, mental, emotional disabilities and neurodivergence.
Facilitators: Nera and TJ
Audience: Any adult with any disability
Day: Fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Sign up! All Disability Peer Support Group – Fill out form
College Access & Disability Empowerment (CADE)
A support group that offers a welcoming and judgment-free space to connect and share stories and practical tips, building friendships and alliances with other students who are living with disabilities and preparing for college or are already navigating campus life.
Facilitator: Elizabeth
Audience: Adults age 18 and older living with a disability who are in college or are preparing for college
When: First Wednesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Sign up! College Access & Disability Empowerment (CADE) – Fill out form
Disability & Femininehood
Disability & Femininehood is a support group for women and nonbinary people with disabilities and, at times, those close to us, to talk about our experiences. We can discuss the positives and negatives of our experiences. The group will guide the topics based on what members want to discuss. This will be an amazing time to get together and learn from each other.
Facilitator: Saphire
Audience: Adult women and feminine-aligning non-binary people with disabilities
Day: Fourth Saturday of the month beginning September 26
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual or in person