ABOUT
ABOUT
Our Story
In 2009, pediatric therapists serving Central Florida recognized children and adults with disabilities were being left on the sidelines. Motivated by their faith, they dedicated their lives to creating a more inclusive community.
In 2015, The Central Florida Dreamplex opened its doors, turning dreams into reality for extraordinary people with disabilities and their families.
Our Mission
Our faith-based mission drives us to include all individuals, regardless of ability, in sports, recreation, therapy, education, and employment, fostering a community of acceptance and support.
Our Vision
Creating a community that allows all persons, regardless of ability, to achieve their dreams
The Opportunities
Today, the Central Florida Dreamplex offers traditional and recreational therapies, adaptive sports, education, vocational rehabilitation, and social opportunities for the whole family.
Both the Clermont and Orlando sites have space for therapies, recreation, and vocational rehabilitation. Additionally, Clermont is home to the Dreamplex Therapeutic School and an accessible and adaptive fitness center. Sports clinics, practices, and games are often held at our partnering organizations, including Real Life Christian Church, Montverde Academy, and UCF Athletics, who generously provide us use of their venues at little to no cost.
Who We Serve
We serve children and adults of all ages with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.
Members, patients, and visitors to our facilities represent a diverse list of disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputees, visual impairments, and other learning and intellectual disabilities.
<< A Timeline >>
Scroll through the years to view the growth of the Dreamplex from 1991 to present day!
Therapists with Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Associates provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language pathology, and early intervention services to children/youth with special needs.
As the children progress and leave the therapy world, it becomes a concern of CFPTA therapists that the young adults become lost in the world of the able-bodied.
Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Foundation is established and begins to form partnerships with local dance and martial arts organizations to offer classes to children and adults with disabilities.
The Central Florida Dreamplex is established as an Umbrella LLC for Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Foundation. Hippotherapy, Tae Kwon Do, ballet, and gymnastics classes are offered to children and young adults at partnering venues.
CFPT Foundation opens the first phase of the Central Florida Dreamplex, a 5,500 sq. ft. space in Clermont, Florida.
A variety of recreational therapy, group fitness classes, and sport clinics begin Spring 2015 at the Dreamplex.
Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer Clinics are established through the Dreamplex at partnering venues, such as Montverde Academy, Real Life Christian Church, and UCF Athletics.
After school care and holiday break camps are offered to provide a fun and affordable adaptive care option for those with disabilities and their siblings.
The Dreamplex acquires the original therapy company, CFPTA. This acquisition allows scholarships to be provided to therapy clients when insurance runs out.
The Dreamplex starts its Sled Hockey, Power Soccer, and Water Sports programs designed for those with physical disabilities.
Dreamplex opens a school where parents, teachers, aids, and therapists collaborate to provide its students with the best educational and therapeutic benefits.
Dreamplex opens a second location to offer therapies and classes to the northern Orlando community.
The Dreamplex Orlando moves to a larger facility and partners with OCA to increase the number of people served and have a greater impact on the community.
Sewing skills are taught to people with disabilities to support future employment opportunities.
Thanks to an anonymous donor, The Friendship Place opens to provide adults with a safe and engaging day-time program to meet their mental, social, and healthcare needs while providing respite to caregivers
