Gather San Mateo, A Vision for The Future
Gather San Mateo is a welcoming space where individuals, nonprofits, and businesses unite to support neurodiversity, mental health, and equity. Designed for connection, education, and opportunity, our goal is to make inclusion the foundation of everything we do.
Why Gather San Mateo?
Many neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health challenges face barriers in education, employment, and daily life. While great organizations exist, resources remain scattered. Gather San Mateo brings everything together in one collaborative hub to amplify impact and foster meaningful partnerships.
The Vision
🌟 An Accessible Community Hub
Designed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure full accessibility.
A place to learn, connect, and collaborate in an inclusive environment.
☕ Café & Bookstore
Employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
Curated books and resources on neurodiversity and mental health.
🎤 Events & Workshops
Speaker series, professional development, and advocacy programs.
Partnerships with nonprofits, educators, and businesses.
🏢 Co-Working & Nonprofit Incubator
Affordable office and meeting spaces for nonprofits and mission-driven startups.
A collaborative environment for organizations working towards equity.
Why It Matters
📊 Economic Disparities: Households with disabilities have a median net worth that is $33,318 lower than the national median.
🎓 Education Gaps: Students with disabilities are 22% less likely to graduate high school in four years.
🍽 Poverty & Food Insecurity: 21.6% of disabled individuals live in poverty, twice the rate of non-disabled individuals.
Gather San Mateo addresses these challenges by building a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem that empowers individuals and strengthens organizations.
Get Involved
Gather San Mateo isn’t just a space—it’s a movement toward accessibility and belonging. We invite you to join us!
📩 Email me at riley@therileyproject.org to collaborate, contribute, or share your insights.
Together, we can create a future where inclusion is the norm, not the exception. Who’s in?
