Inclusive Therapies: The CoLab

The CoLab is a dynamic, year-round adaptive skills group housed in our modern, 4,000-square-foot tech-integrated facility in Hayward, CA. Designed for neurodivergent and developmentally disabled individuals ages 12 to 30, The CoLab offers targeted support in social communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and everyday life skills—all through a lens of inclusion, autonomy, and emerging adulthood.

What do folks do at the CoLab?

Makers Lab: 3D printers, sewing machines, vinyl presses and other equipment is available for folks to unleash their creativity.

Media Lab: Podcasting, video editing, photography, TikToks, Instagram, everything socials.

Gamers Lab: Streaming, VR consoles, and PC gaming available to support folks in navigating these worlds.

Taste Lab: A full kitchen available to create. Whether its delicious food or a cooking channel.

Community Integration: Community is key. We are hyper local and work with our neighbors.

Hours of Operation: The CoLab runs between the hours of 9am and 6pm. 

Location: 1275 A Street Hayward, CA 94541

The CoLab: Program Description

The program emphasizes age-appropriate experiences including identity exploration, digital and social media literacy, romantic relationships, and consent education. Facilitated entirely by trained Skills Coaches under master's-level supervision, The CoLab bridges traditional skill-building with 21st-century readiness.

Operational Details

• Location: 1275 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541

• Schedule Options: Monday–Friday, with flexible blocks: 9:00–12:00, 12:00–3:00, 3:00–6:00 PM; full-day options available

• Client-to-Staff Ratio: Maintained at 4:1; 3:1; 2:1; and 1:1

• Population Served: Ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals ages 15–30 with mild to moderate support needs Service Components (Adaptive Skills Focus)

Our program integrates practical, social, and tech-based skill development, including:

• Social-Emotional Learning Participants build emotional intelligence and real-life relationship skills through engaging, age-relevant topics including:

• Conflict resolution and self-advocacy

• Emotional regulation and setting healthy boundaries

• Navigating identity, dating, and consent

• Age-appropriate discussions on sex, gender, and relationships • Digital life skills, such as managing group chats, handling online conflict, and understanding social norms across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Snapchat We meet participants where they are — both socially and digitally — to help them feel empowered, safe, and seen in the spaces they engage with daily.

• Interest-Based and Experiential Learning Participants explore their interests through tech-enhanced and collaborative projects designed to promote creativity, confidence, and connection:

• Video production, podcasting, and online content creation • Digital storytelling through platforms like Canva, CapCut, or iMovie

• Collaborative art and maker projects

• Movement-based expression (e.g., dance, yoga, sensory regulation)

• Game-based social learning, including console gaming, card/board games, and virtual co-op activities This blend of creative media, movement, and play allows participants to express themselves authentically while building community with peers. Executive Functioning Participants develop essential life-management skills using modern tech tools that support independence and success in school, work, and daily life: • Digital time management using apps like Google Calendar, Notion, Trello, or Clockify

• Goal setting and habit-building through interactive planning tools

• Organizing tasks, creating routines, and managing transitions

• Career and college readiness through digital research, application tracking, and mock interview prep

• Tools for managing executive overload and building focus in a distraction-heavy world

• Adulting Essentials Participants learn everyday life skills with a tech-forward, functional approach designed to make independent living accessible, engaging, and empowering:

• Cooking with step-by-step video tutorials, smart appliances, and digital grocery lists

• Personal care and hygiene routines using visual schedules or reminder apps

• Smart home basics using Alexa, Google Home, or app-based device control

• Self-organization through digital cleaning schedules, space decorating projects, and task tracking

• Budgeting and shopping with real-world practice using price comparison tools and online budgeting platforms

• Connected Living & Local Integration We combine in-person community outings with digital literacy tools to support real-world independence and confidence navigating public life:

• Using ride-share apps (Uber, Lyft, Waymo) safely and independently

• Ordering food and essentials through DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon, and learning to manage delivery logistics

• Practicing digital payments with Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and Venmo

• Exploring public transportation systems with real-time apps like Transit, Moovit, or Google Maps, including planning safe routes and budgeting for travel

• Practicing communication and interaction in community settings like cafés, libraries, and retail shops

Information

For more information about enrollment email Scheduling@inclusivetherapies.com or Text (510)422-2090.

Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any other questions.

  • Yes. The invoice(s) will be sent to the email provided.

  • Yes, of course. Your deposit will be deducted from the final session your camper attends.

  • Yes, you may pay for camp in its entirety, and choose the days you want to attend. You must call in within 24 hours for any absence and give the reason, whether illness (please give details) or vacation.

  • You may register and pay for the session, and join whenever you are available, however tuition will not be prorated for a late start.

  • Unfortunately, partial attendance as a plan is not offered at this time.

  • Camp tuition is non-refundable unless camp is cancelled by Inclusive Therapies or has to be halted due to orders issued by the authorities.

  • At this time, we are not offering options other than the 3 sessions advertised.

  • No. You can register for whichever session(s) you prefer.

  • Please drop off your camper by 9:30am to ensure they are not late to the planned activities. Parent or authorized person must connect with a staff member at drop off and at pick up. Campers will not be admitted or released without the presence of an authorized person.

  • Absolutely! Please let us know your preference and we will do our best to accommodate campers. Children are grouped by age, which allows for better targeting of activities to their interests and abilities.