About Dreams Work
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
County, 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, Susan Jarsulic again
serves as the Director.
Today's Dreams Work
We provide adult day services to individuals 21
and older with developmental disabilities. Our
program is offered from 10:00 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 caregivers 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 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.
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