This informal group of Disability Dads (and uncles, brothers, and other male family members) is hosted by John Shouse the first Monday of the month. The men meet at Jason’s Deli in Brentwood and eat and talk — about loved ones with autism and other disabilities, as well as about sports, politics, and any other topic they choose to throw out there.

John Shouse is the parent of an adult son who is on the autism spectrum; he and his wife have been involved with most non-profits in the area that focus on developmental disabilities.