All Minds and Abilities

Where All Minds and Abilities Come Alive.

Incluzone is Southern California's bold new vision for what an inclusive community can be — a place where neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities don't just fit in. They lead.

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Where you can be yourself.

Our Mission

IncluZone Center is a recreational home base where neurodivergent and disabled teenagers and young adults (ages 14–26) can move, create, and connect in a safe, sensory-aware environment.

Our mission is to provide joyful activities, real community, and meaningful opportunities for independence and belonging—for our participants and the families who support them.

About

Who We Are.

IncluZone Center is a nonprofit building a first-of-its-kind inclusive enrichment and community hub in West Los Angeles, for neurodivergent and disabled teens and young adults (roughly ages 14–26) — and the families and caregivers who show up for them every day.

We're not a therapy clinic. We're not a day program. We're a recreational home base — a place where members make music, train in adaptive martial arts, build real life skills, grow social confidence, and find genuine belonging.

Our programs are open to participants regardless of ability to pay. Every dollar we raise goes directly into building the space, hiring qualified instructors, and opening the doors wider.

Teens and young adults of diverse abilities laughing and playing music together in a bright community center
Our Team

The Team Building This.

Clayton Munoz

Clayton Munoz

Founder & CEO

Clayton Munoz is a creative entrepreneur and founder based in Costa Mesa, California. With over a decade of experience providing creative direction and technical support to private equity firms, he has channeled that strategic foundation into launching his own universe of mission-driven companies.

For over ten years, Clayton has been dedicated to supporting the special needs community through recreational programs and private family mentorship, providing compassionate guidance and creating opportunities for growth and development. He is the founder of IncluZone Center, a nonprofit recreational initiative focused on inclusive combat culture, adaptive movement, and creative programming that makes martial arts accessible to everyone.

Clayton's creative ventures include Spellhound Creations, an art and IP studio producing bold fantasy illustrations, collectible apparel, and original intellectual property including The Wise & Wacky Wizards children's book series and the trademark-pending Muay Thai Mayhem combat universe being developed for animation and gaming. His additional projects span performance supplements, after-training wear for fighters, and live music performance.

With a deep passion for music, martial arts, and entertainment, Clayton is a humanitarian who leads with his heart, solving real problems with unique solutions forged alongside trusted friends and advisors.

Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D.

Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D.

Co-Founder & CEO

Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D., is a nationally recognized trauma psychologist, author, and founder of the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center in Pacific Palisades, California. With over 27 years of clinical experience, she specializes in treating complex trauma, dissociative disorders, PTSD, and related mental health challenges.

Dr. Darsa is the creator of the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM), an evidence-based framework that integrates EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems into a comprehensive body-centered approach to trauma recovery. Her neuroscience-informed methods address trauma at its neurological roots, helping clients reconnect with themselves and rebuild their sense of safety.

She is the author of The Trauma Map and has been featured as a trauma expert on nationally syndicated programs including Katie Couric's show, The Doctors, ABC, CBS, and Well + Good. Dr. Darsa also lectures on trauma treatment at USC, UCLA, and California Lutheran University and offers CEU-eligible training programs for clinicians.

Dr. Darsa's commitment to healing was shaped by her own experiences with childhood trauma and her early career as a foster care social worker for abused children. As a mother to a son with autism, she deeply understands the nuances and challenges that come with raising a child with special needs. She and her family are committed to providing him opportunity for fulfillment and sharing what works—and what doesn't—through the center's compassionate, integrative approach.

She holds a doctorate in psychology from The Chicago School of Psychology and is fluent in French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.

Laura Dimillo

Laura Dimillo

Director of Programs

Laura DiMillo is an experienced executive and family assistant based in Greater Los Angeles, California, and founder of The DiMillo Group, LLC. With a background in administrative management, organizational systems, and client service, she specializes in helping individuals and businesses get organized, stay inspired, and reach their goals.

Laura has extensive experience in executive support, having served as Executive Assistant and Head of Song Registrations at Fireheart Music, Inc. since 2020. Her career also includes specialized work in behavioral health and in-home services coordination, where she worked as a Behavioral Health Provider and In-Home Services Coordinator at Casa, Inc. in Maine from 2013 to 2016.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Joseph's College and brings a unique combination of organizational expertise, interpersonal skills, and a compassionate approach to problem-solving. Laura's diverse professional background—spanning music industry administration, family support services, and behavioral health—has equipped her with a versatile skill set that serves clients across multiple industries.

Through The DiMillo Group, Laura is committed to creating systems that simplify complexity and empower her clients to focus on what matters most.

J.R. Munoz

J.R. Munoz

Advisor & Board Member

J.R. Muñoz is a veteran capital markets strategist and dealmaker with over 35 years of experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, restructurings, and public listings. He has worked across a diverse range of industries including telecommunications, healthcare, fintech, renewable energy, real estate, media, and nutraceuticals.

As a lead investor and strategic advisor, Muñoz has played a key role in raising over $1 billion for small and mid-cap companies and has helped bring more than 30 companies to the public markets through IPOs and reverse takeovers. He is known for guiding companies from early-stage development to scalable, finance-ready enterprises.

For the past decade, Muñoz has operated through a family-style office, leveraging high-value intellectual property and patent portfolios to build transformative companies. Most notably, he is leading PhytoTeq Inc., a patented GRAS-certified agave technology company pioneering sustainable sugar production. PhytoTeq's proprietary process mirrors natural photosynthesis, dramatically reducing water and energy consumption while capturing carbon, with one 24,000-square-foot facility capable of replacing 170 hectares of agricultural land and saving over 55 million liters of water annually. The company is currently scaling laboratory operations and positioning for government partnerships and institutional investment.

Beyond finance, Muñoz has dedicated over 25 years to mentoring and coaching high school football athletes, using sports as a platform to develop discipline, leadership, and life skills. His teams have consistently achieved championship-level success.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife of over 40 years.

Programs

What's Inside Incluzone.

Music

Adaptive instruction in instruments, voice, rhythm, and songwriting — building toward ensemble play and community performances. Creative expression, communication, and confidence, no audition required.

Adaptive Martial Arts

Non-competitive martial arts focused on forms, controlled movement, breathing, and body awareness. A sensory-aware practice that builds discipline, self-regulation, and real physical confidence.

Life Skills

Hands-on instruction in cooking, budgeting, public transit, self-care, and self-advocacy — taught in a real teaching kitchen and out in the community. Built especially for the cliff after school services end at 22.

Family Support

Workshops, peer support groups, and resource navigation for parents, siblings, guardians, and caregivers. In-person and virtual. You are not in this alone.

Social Skills

Structured, peer-matched groups where members practice the real abilities friendship is built on — conversation, cues, conflict, connection. Practiced for real at game nights and group outings.

Who We Serve

Our Community.

Teens (ages 14–19)

A dedicated space for neurodivergent and disabled teenagers to build friendships, develop skills, and find belonging during a pivotal stage of life.

Young Adults (ages 20–26)

Programs designed for young adults navigating independence — community, creativity, wellness, and real opportunities to grow on their own terms.

Families & Caregivers

The parents, siblings, guardians, and caregivers who are all in. We support the whole family ecosystem — not just the individual.

Providers & Professionals

Therapists, educators, and service providers who partner with us to extend their impact and connect their clients to community.

Employment

Work Here. Belong Here.

Incluzone isn't just a place to attend. It's a place to work. We believe in competitive wages, inclusive hiring, and creating jobs that match real skills to real roles.

We are committed to hiring from our own community — including members, alumni, and people with disabilities — at every level of our operation.

See Open Roles
  • Program Facilitators

    Lead enrichment sessions, skill-building workshops, and community activities.

  • Life Skills Coaches

    Support members in building independence across daily living domains.

  • Creative Studio Instructors

    Teach and facilitate visual art, music, media, and performance.

  • Wellness & Fitness Staff

    Lead adaptive movement, yoga, and sensory-friendly fitness programs.

  • Front-of-House & Operations

    Member welcome, scheduling, facility support, and community coordination.

  • Vocational Coaches

    Job development, placement support, and career pathway navigation.

  • Administrative & Leadership

    Finance, HR, partnerships, communications, and organizational strategy.

Access Pathways

A Model Built for Belonging.

IncluZone is rooted in the belief that meaningful access should begin with welcome. Our hybrid model offers free open center hours alongside optional paid services, allowing us to create an inclusive environment while sustaining specialized support and long-term growth.

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Community Access

Free open center hours provide a welcoming space for recreation, creative expression, movement, and social connection.

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Individualized Services

Private martial arts instruction, music lessons, and other one-on-one enrichment experiences offer deeper support tailored to each participant.

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Clinical & Therapeutic Offerings

Therapy and related services may be available through experienced providers and mission-aligned partners.

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Scholarship Pathways

Donor support and community sponsorships help make additional services more accessible when families need assistance.

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Built to Last

By combining free access with optional premium support, IncluZone can remain both community-centered and financially sustainable.

Donate

Make a Donation.

IncluZone Center is a nonprofit, and we're working to open our first home in West Los Angeles — a recreation center built for neurodivergent and disabled teens and young adults (ages 14–26).

Your donation directly funds the build-out of our music studio, movement and martial arts space, teaching kitchen, and social spaces — plus the qualified instructors who will lead them. Especially critical for participants aging out of school-based services at 22, when support drops off a cliff.

Every dollar gets us closer to opening the doors.

Give Today.

Donate securely through our Givebutter page. Every contribution helps us get closer to opening our doors.

IncluZone Center is a nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Your Place Is Here.

Incluzone is for you. For your family. For your community. Join us.

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