An inclusive community for neurodivergent kids and the families who love them. No one sits out. No one gets left behind.
Emmy doesn’t need to be fixed. She needs a world that makes room for her.
Emmy is nine years old. She loves goats, coloring, and laughing so hard she falls over. She’s on the autism spectrum with significant speech delays.
We signed her up for soccer. Then gymnastics. Then dance. Every program said “all kids welcome.” And every single time, Emmy got pushed to the side. Not out of cruelty. Just because nobody knew what to do with her.
That broke something in us.
Her parents, Scott and Mersadee Adams, built that world at home. Now they’re building it for every family sitting in that parking lot wondering if they should even try again. Because every kid deserves a place where bouncing like Tigger is celebrated. Not corrected.
We’re starting with events. But we’re building toward something permanent. A real home. A building where families like ours never have to wonder if they’re welcome.
We built this because we could not find it. Because we are parents who have sat in parking lots after another program told us our daughter was too much. Because we know what it feels like to smile and say “it’s okay” when it is not okay.
Emmy deserves better. Every family like ours deserves better. And if we build this right, no parent ever has to feel that alone again.
Programs built from the ground up. No sidelines. No modifications. No “maybe next time.” Just belonging.
All-inclusive programs designed from the ground up so every child participates. Sports, art, movement, play. Built this way from day one — not modified after the fact.
“Every child is an ember. We just fan the flame.”
A quiet, comfortable space where parents can decompress, connect with others who get it, or just sit in silence with a cup of coffee. No judgment. No intake forms.
For the brothers and sisters who grow up fast and sometimes feel invisible. They carry more than anyone notices. We see them. We named a room for them.
Monthly family nights, sensory-friendly festivals, and community gatherings where the whole family comes. A place where every family walks in and feels completely normal.
“It takes a village to raise a child. Sometimes you have to build the village first.”
We’re not asking for a check to a charity. We’re asking you to help build something that doesn’t exist yet.
Every dollar goes directly to families. Fund events, train volunteers, and help build a permanent home for the Ember community.
Donate now →Show up for families. Whether you have a skill or just a willing heart, there’s a place for you at Ember.
Sign up →Our first inclusive programs launch Summer 2026 in Utah. Be the first to know when registration opens.
Get notified →Wear your support. Community-designed apparel that funds programs and spreads the word. Drop coming soon.
See merch →Activities, merch, events, volunteer opportunities. You’ll be first to know when it goes live.
Or reach us directly at hello@emberinclusion.org