The Sewing Program is the first vocational opportunity offered through the Dreamplex. This program provides valuable skills and empowerment to individuals with disabilities through hands-on sewing training. All experience levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Our intention is to provide vocational training to support future employment opportunities for those with disabilities.
352-394-0212
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program aims to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment, build their independence, and improve their self-esteem through gaining valuable skills.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program aims to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment, build their independence, and improve their self-esteem through gaining valuable skills.
About
Our Approach
We address each client as a whole, allowing them to build the skills required to reach their fullest potential and preparing them to be participants in their natural environment.
Course Outline:
- Sewing Safety
- Identify & Use Sewing Supplies
- Thread and Operate a Sewing Machine Iron
- Measure and Cut Fabric
- Complete a Sewing Project
Is Vocational Sewing Right for My Family
We highly encourage collaboration between parents, instructors, and therapists to help ensure a positive and effective experience for all clients.
Some of Our Students’ Diagnoses:
Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities, Brain Injury, ADD, ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Meet the Director
Hope O’Dell, PTA and Director, is a State of Florida licensed and board certified Physical Therapy Assistant. Hope has always enjoyed working with children and was taught to sew by her mother at a very young age. Hope enjoys presenting training through adaptations and techniques in order to address specific barriers to independence.
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STEP 2
We will contact you to discuss your application and next steps
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Sponsors and donors are essential to making our programs accessible for individuals with disabilities in the Greater Orlando area. Select your level of support and help turn dreams into reality today.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
