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Your Life, Your Choice, Your Journey

Our vision is to create a world where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are supported and empowered to pursue their dreams.

Dreams by Design is a community-based, choice-driven program where participants can select from a menu of specialized courses across four Pillars of Growth: Life Skills, Social Skills, Healthy & Active Living, and Alternative Therapies. Here, you decide what to learn, where to grow, and how to connect with your community.

What is Dreams by Design?

What Sets Us Apart

The Why

We believe that every individual deserves a life defined by their own goals, passions, and choices. Dreams by Design isn’t just a schedule of classes; it’s a personalized roadmap to independence.

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Social Skills program that brings individuals together to explore local activities, build friendships, & grow social confidence. Must be able to participate independently (activity fees not included). 

Community Connections

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Life Skills program led by a professional chef, designed to support confidence in the kitchen through grocery shopping, meal preparation, simple recipes, kitchen safety, & cleanup

Prep to Plate

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Social Skills program designed to strengthen communication, friendship-building, teamwork, and social problem-solving skills while fostering confidence and meaningful connections.

Social Foundations

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Everyday Essentials is a life skills program designed to support individuals at varying stages of independence. Participants begin with high support and guided practice, then gradually build confidence, responsibility, and self-direction in everyday living. This course strengthens practical skills, decision-making, and self-advocacy through hands-on, real-life learning.

Everyday Essentials

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Alternative Therapies program designed to promote self-expression, creativity, confidence, and physical well-being through music, movement, dance, and drama-based activities.

Creative Movement & Music

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Vocational Skills Program designed to build confidence, skills, and independence while mpowering individuals through meaningful employment experiences. 

DreamWorx Employment Readiness

Interested in Volunteering? Find Out How You Can Get Involved.

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