Adult Day Programs for Disabled Adults in Orange County, CA
Community-based adult day programming for disabled adults focused on skill development, independence, vocational preparation, and meaningful community participation.
Dreams of America provides adult day programs for disabled adults in Orange County, with a community-based approach that combines educational activities, recreation, volunteer work, mobility training, socialization, and vocational skill development.
Founded in 2015, Dreams of America is a Regional Center of Orange County vendor and also serves private clients. The program maintains a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio and serves participants from its Irvine locations.
Who We Serve
Dreams of America provides community day programming for disabled adults age 18 and over who can benefit from structured activities, individualized support, and opportunities to develop practical skills.
Program areas include:
Independent living skills
Socialization
Communication skills
Vocational and job skill development
Mobility training
Money management
Computer skills
Safety awareness
Volunteer participation
Recreation and physical activity
Community participation
Skill development for greater independence
Adult Day Program Services
Dreams of America combines educational, recreational, vocational, and community-based activities within its adult day program.
Services and activities include:
- Volunteer work at local churches and food banks
- Mobility training
- Vocational training and job skill development
- Art activities
- Healthy physical exercise
- Games and sports
- Community dining
- Bowling
- Miniature golf
- Recreational activities
- Community-based activities
These activities provide opportunities for participants to develop useful skills while taking part in structured experiences at the program and throughout the community.
Community-Based Day Programs for Disabled Adults
Dreams of America takes learning and skill development beyond the program facility.
Participants can volunteer at local churches and food banks, participate in physical activities at local parks, eat at community locations such as Irvine Spectrum, and take part in recreational activities including bowling and miniature golf.
Community activities provide practical opportunities to work on:
- Communication
- Social interaction
- Mobility
- Responsibility
- Following directions
- Teamwork
- Job-related skills
- Appropriate participation in community settings
Vocational Training and Job Skill Development
Vocational development is an important part of the program.
Volunteer work and other community activities allow participants to practice job-related abilities while completing meaningful activities. Dreams of America works to help participants build the skills needed to move toward greater independence and potential employment.
Individualized Support With a 1:4 Staff Ratio
Dreams of America maintains a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio to provide individualized attention and support.
The program’s approach is centered on treating participants with dignity and respect while helping each person develop skills and participate more independently at home and in the community.
Regional Center of Orange County Program
Dreams of America is a proud vendor of the Regional Center of Orange County and has provided services to Regional Center clients since 2015.
Regional Center of Orange County clients have their program tuition covered. Dreams of America also accepts private clients.
Private Adult Day Program Tuition
Dreams of America also offers the program to private clients.
The current listed tuition is:
- $2,400 per month for Private community program and $1,600 for virtual program participants
- Program age minimum: 18 and over
- Regional Center of Orange County clients: Tuition covered according to the program’s current arrangements
Dreams of America also offers a virtual program for participants age 18 and over.
Enrollment for Adult Day Programs
Dreams of America has a specific new student application and registration process for its adult day program.
New Student Application and Registration
- Complete the intake form.
For Regional Center of Orange County clients, an intake meeting is scheduled after a referral has been provided by the Regional Center. - Attend the intake meeting.
The applicant who wishes to attend the program should be present for the intake meeting. - Complete the program application.
After the referral and intake meeting, applicants are invited to complete the program application if program appropriateness has been agreed upon. - Attend the group tour.
A group tour is scheduled after the intake has been completed. Attendance is mandatory for all applicants. - Receive an acceptance or waitlist notification.
After the required information has been submitted, applicants receive an acceptance or waitlist notification by phone or email. Acceptance is contingent upon seat availability and completion or receipt of the required information.
All new students enrolled in the program are also assessed for 30 days.
Serving Disabled Adults in Orange County
Dreams of America is located in Irvine, California, and serves individuals and families throughout Orange County, including:
- Irvine
- Tustin
- Newport Beach
- Lake Forest
The program has Irvine locations at Goodyear Park and Irvine Center Drive.
Start an Adult Day Program Inquiry
If you are looking for an adult day program for a disabled adult in Orange County, Dreams of America provides community-based programming focused on practical skill development, recreation, volunteer participation, vocational preparation, and greater independence.
Call 949-398-7698 or email info@dreamsofamerica.org to inquire about enrollment, tuition, or program availability.