She introduced Among Friends to Norman because she understood the need for the activity center.

In November 1997, Fox's 16-year-old daughter Jennifer suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of a car crash.

"She was left with physical and mental disabilities," Fox said. "When she finished school there was nothing for her to do except stay home and watch TV."

The organization meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 1-4 p.m. Thursday at the Community Services Building on the corner of East Main Street and 12th Avenue Northeast.

Fox said most Among Friends clients live with family members. An activity center gives both clients and families some time away from each other.

"We offer respite breaks for family caregivers," she said. "This is really the only break they get."

Fox said inside the activity center, clients interact with those who live with similar disabilities.

"They can all show improvement," she said. "Our clients are wonderful helping each other."

She said it's common for a new client to feel shy at the organization, but as he or she spends more time there, that person gains confidence.

Fox said Among Friends wants to provide people with disabilities with opportunities to build social skills.

"We found many clients have been diagnosed with depression," she said. "They forget how to be around other people. By getting them out, they develop skills and can maintain healthy eating habits.

Fox said the center offers social activities such as games, arts, crafts, bowling, dances, bingo, outings, movies and music. Among Friends hosts a dance the fourth Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.

"We show movies here a lot," she said.

Fox said visiting a movie theater can be challenging for people with disabilities because sometimes there aren't enough parking spaces. A wide-screen television was donated to Among Friends.

"We can have our own movie theater," she said.