Our History
Dreams Work is the result of the efforts of the families of seven young adults with severe/multiple physical and mental disabilities wanting to make sure their children continued to grow after graduation.  There weren't a lot of options past special education at age 21.  These families were faced with limited options, so they created a new unique day service program.

The first meeting of these parents was in November 1999.   Incorporation occured in early 2000.  Recognition as a 501c3 not for profit organization was obtained from the IRS in mid 2000.  The Policies and Procedures Manual was prepared.  We received our license from the State of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and affiliated with Johnson County Developmental Disabilities Organization to serve clients in the Johnson conty, Kansas area.

On December 3, 2001, Dreams Work, Inc. opened its doors and wecomed its first two clients.  Today, we serve 11 clients.

In the start up years, Susan Jarsulic served as President and oversaw the development of Dreams Work.  She put in numerous hours to research and obtain grants to make this dream a reality.  Mary O'Connor became the first director and worked over the next six years to develop this program into the quality program it is today.

Today's Dreams Work
We provide adult day services to individuals 21 and older with developmental disabilities. Our program is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Dreams Work, Inc. promotes healthy family life through "sharing of the caring" of individuals who require 24 hour per day care and assistance with all aspects of daily living.  We assist families in avoiding institutional or nursing home care for their family member by providing some needed relief.

Activities
Many of our individuals are in wheelchairs. Our goal is to try and maintain what physical capability they have. Visit activities to learn more about the variety of therapy and activities we participate in.

Transportation
We are fortunate to have a van that can carry up to 5 wheelchairs at one time, plus staff.

To learn more, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Goals
Our goals are to improve the quality of life for adults with special needs, assist caretakers with the challenges of providing care for disabled adults, and to provide hope for people with disabilities.

Public Funding
While Kansas Medicaid does fund client attendance at Dreams Work, Inc., those monies barely cover the cost of staff. Click funding to learn more about our allocation and disbursement of funding.

Private Support
We believe it is important to actually ENRICH the lives of our clients.   Private support helps make this possible.  Donations from individuals, churches, and corporations help fund music, art, and recreational activities.  Click funding to learn more about how supporting Dreams Work.

Daily Management
We have a six-member Board of Directors and a dedicated on-site director to assist staff and clients during each day.  Our staff is commited to our clients safety, care and quality of life.  You can learn more about our staff requirements on the certifications page.