Beacons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit
empowering adults with diverse intellectual abilities!
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION:
Interest forms for Spring 2025
Explorer • PathFinder • Studio
Dates Coming up:
2/8/25: Club fun! "Around the World" (5:30 - 8:30 pm)
2/22/25 Club "Oscars Night" (5:30 - 8:30 pm)
3/14/25: Art Fair (5 - 7 pm) - Open to all SDRC consumers. Submission form coming soon! Juried exhibit theme: "DisARTed"
Looking for something fun to do?
Come join us at Club Beacons for a chance to socialize and make new friends! Prior to joining, please ensure that you've filled out the necessary forms and familiarized yourself with our policies and procedures. We eagerly anticipate your presence! Don't forget to visit our homepage for updates on our annual calendar of events.
Registration process!
Club uses EventBrite to simplify the registration and payment process. All those attending must pay in advance. Payments are not accepted at the door.
SDRC Social Rec FMS Funding of Events
For consumers who are not in the self-determination program, the consumer's IPP team may approve funding for Club individually or as a series on a case-by-case basis under the "CIS FMS social rec option" up to 6 months at a time. For example, some consumers have asked for approval of 2 events per month for a 6 month period so that they do not have to seek approval event to event. [Beacons is in the process of developing more social recreational opportunities other than weekend Clubs as well!]
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Steps For Self Determination Clients:
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Consumer Requests approval: Consumer adds Beacons to their spending plan for Social Recreational. Current rate: $55/event up to 22 events over the course of 12 months = $1,320 (includes processing fees)
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Service Coordinator requests approval: Once the spending plan has been revised and approved, the consumer/family will be notified.
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Consumer/Family next steps: Upon approval, the consumer/family should contact us via email at finance@beaconsnorthcounty.com. In the email, include the consumer's name, guardian/conservator's name, email, UCI#, service code, and any instructions from the FMS to submit payment. In return, you will receive a promo code to use when registering for each club event.
Steps For SDRC Traditional Clients:
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Consumer Requests approval: Consumer contacts their SDRC service coordinator to request SDRC funding of a Club event or for a series Club events over a period not to exceed 6 months. Current rate: $55/event at twice a month for 6 months = $660 (includes processing fees)
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Service Coordinator requests approval: Once the consumer receives approval, the SDRC will notify Beacons and CIS (as the FMS) to complete the needed paperwork for payment.
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Consumer/Family next steps: Upon approval, the consumer/family should contact us via email at finance@beaconsnorthcounty.com. In the email, include the consumer's name, guardian/conservator's name, email, UCI#, service code, and any instructions from the FMS to submit payment. In return, you will receive a promo code to use when registering for each club event.
How does it work?
Once approved and given an individualized promo code, you will no longer need to pay out-of-pocket to sign up for Club events. On Eventbrite, you will be asked to enter your promo code after clicking on get tickets. Do not forget to hit apply for the discount to be accepted. After a consumer has attended an event, Beacons will invoice CIS or the SDP FMS for payment.
Please note: If CIS or the FMS does not pay in a timely manner, the consumer/family will be personally liable for private payment.
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FAQs: Sign-ups, Waitlists & General Information
Sign-up required through EventBright - No Drop-ins!
Beacons will no longer take payment at the event so all payments and form completion must be done ahead of time!
Cost & Payment
All registrations must be done via EventBrite. Note that payments for Club events may be eligible for reimbursement from the San Diego Regional Center as a "social recreational" activity. Please contact your SDRC service coordinator to learn more!
What if an event is full?
If an event is full, EventBrite will automatically add you to the waitlist and we will try to accommodate you as best we can! Thank you!
Going with a friend? Important!
If going to Club with a friend, please make sure your friend has signed-up so that the friend is not turned away. [If attending with a personal care attendant, please notify Beacons in advance: Club@BeaconsNorthCounty.com]
First timers
The first time someone attends, a member of the participant's "Circle of Trust" (e.g. parent, aide, driver, etc.) will be asked to stay onsite for up to an hour to make sure the participant is comfortable, sufficiently supported and successful at the Club event without the need for additional assistance. If a participant needs more assistance to be successful, the participant may attend with their own personal support (e.g. a personal care attendant) with an added fee of $10.
Facilitation Ratio (Approximately 5:1)
Club Beacons is designed to facilitate and introduce social activities for persons with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities who can participate with staffing ratios of 5:1 or larger.
Individuals who require smaller ratio support, and/or who have behavioral medical or other issues that need a smaller ratio or ratio of 1:1 to monitor or assist the participant may not be dropped off without a personal care attendant/respite worker/caregiver. Beacons does not provide medical, behavioral or other support other than the provision of facilitated social recreational activities.
Maladaptive Behaviors:
Beacons reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals who have shown or have a history of maladaptive behaviors (elopement, disruptive or aggressive behaviors, self injurious behaviors, behaviors that are likely to injure others) at Club Beacons, outside of Club or who have been convicted of criminal behavior. Any questions, please contact Club directly.
If a person intentionally causes injury to self or others or property, or exhibits behaviors which are likely to injure self or others or property, the person will need to be picked up and removed from the premises.