Marketplace Shops

Plant it Again

FB and IG @plantitagain

Recycles plants and materials while supporting adults with disabilities. Store on Balboa Ave. sells succulents, tillandsia arrangements, products and art from local artisans with disabilities.

Revision www.revisionsandiego.com

Jasmine’s Banner Co. IG @jasminesbannerco

Top quality banners sewn by Jasmine, who has Down Syndrome, and her team of designers and seamstresses. Purchases support You’re Invited Church Clubs, inclusive church program started by her family.

Jeremy’s Vision www.jeremysvision.com

Artist Jeremy Sicile-Kira (autistic) creates personal portraits and memorial paintings of loved ones passed, using his gift of synesthesia and perceiving auras. Includes written interpretation of the colors.

Joel’s Vision Arts www.joelsvisionarts.com

Local author, speaker and artist with Autism creates books, videos, art and wrapping paper. A portion of sales is used to fund art and music therapy for children with disabilities.

Kevin the Baker www.kevinthebaker.com

Chef with Autism who has a passion for baking with fresh ingredients. His business provides joy, purpose and a connection to his community. Kevin partners with professional chefs for large orders and special events.

Moyo’s Wood Arte IG @moyogazca

Handmade customized art and jewelry made from upcycled and repurposed wood, metal, natural stone and other materials. No two pieces are the same. Commissioned projects entertained.

Oli’s Cookies www.oliscookiescompany.com

Plant-based chocolate chip cookies baked and packaged by a mother and her son with Autism; they spread Autism awareness and acceptance one delicious cookie at a time.

Sophie’s Gallery and Gift Shop www.stmsc.org/programs/specializations/ sophies-gallery

Gift shop offers handmade items created from recycled materials by talented resident artists. Items available on site and online. Community Contribution Center accepts good quality recyclables and new art supplies.

Features handmade items by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artwork for sale includes paintings, mosaics, jewelry, textile arts and ceramics.

Big Al’s Best

Paige’s Pantry www.paigespantry.org

Fresh produce harvested and packaged by people with disabilities. Partnerships with community farms help eliminate food waste and give food security to families. Pick-up in Oceanside.

Poli’s Woodcraft www.poliswoodcraft.com

Handcrafted, artisan ballpoint pens hand-turned by an artist with ASD who uses a variety of specialty woods and acrylics.

Ready Stamps www.readystamps.org

Full-service stamp manufacturer (and division of United Cerebral Palsy Association) run by adults with disabilities. On-site production in a variety of polymers leads to quicker service at a better price.

Reid Moriarty: Man with a Mic www.ReidMoriarty.com Musician, front man for the band Jungle Poppins, public speaker, and host of Talk Time, Reid Reads, and Late in the Day with Reid and Friends. For booking, email bookreidnow@gmail.com.

Do you know of a business owned by a person with disabilities or a chronic medical condition that’s not listed here? Email information and website to specialneeds@sandiegofamily.com for possible inclusion. Put “ShopAble business” in the subject line.

Rolling With Me

I Am All In: A Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Book Series www.rollingwithme.org

Margarita Elizondo, public speaker and author, offers a book series that combines disability history, social justice and disability awareness to help students understand real-life experiences of people with disabilities.

Soap Designs by Sydney

FB @SoapDesignsBySydney

Environmentalist, designer and artist Sydney has made handmade specialty soaps in a variety of themes since she was 8. “Like Autism, no two are alike. Each one is unique and made with love.” v

Thank you to Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) for their generous contribution towards the publication of this article. FDD strives to support individuals with developmental disabilities, and to promote innovative programs that enhance quality of life when needed services are not available. Learn more at www.foundationfordd.org.

Adaptive Equipment

Imperial Valley Hyundai Mobility Program

Provides up to $1,000 towards the cost of installing adaptive equipment in a new Hyundai vehicle.

634 Thomas Ln. El Centro, CA 92243

760-289-3514 www.ivhyundai.com/MobilityProgram

RXPositive Medical Supply

Offers healthcare products and supplies: hospital beds, wheelchairs, power chairs, vehicle lifts and ramps, wound-care, ostomy, urology supplies, CPAP, portable oxygen equipment, nebulizers and orthotics. Emergency service and repairs available.

1845 W 25th St. Yuma, AZ 85364

928-344-9301 https://rxpositive.com

Advocacy

California Rural Legal Assistance

Provides low-income Californians free legal services related to employment, medical insurance, housing, public benefits and special education. Interpretation available.

449 Broadway St. El Centro, CA 92243

760-353-0220

800-337-0690 www.crla.org

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, San Diego and Imperial Chapter

Responsible for ensuring the protection of legal, civil and service rights of persons who require services through publicly funded agencies that serve those with developmental disabilities.

8880 Rio San Diego Dr. #250 SD, 92108

619-688-3323 www.scdd.ca.gov