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Dreams with Wings provides services for intellectually and developmentally disabled community, including autism across Louisville. Our services and programs include housing, therapies, summer programs and more. About 83% of our funding comes from Medicaid, with the rest stemming from donations, grants and fundraisers. ​ “A rate cut means not only do we have to cut what we’re doing currently, it means what the future looks for us. Will we continue to provide all these servic

At Dreams With Wings, our Residential Services are about more than providing a home, they’re about creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges and autism to live fulfilling lives filled with connection, independence, joy, and meaningful experiences. Through our residential homes and Family Home Provider program, individuals are supported in becoming part of a family, engaging in their community, and building lifelong memories. Recent

This spring, Dreams With Wings participated in Cooking Matters, a six-week hands-on cooking program offered through Dare to Care Food Bank. This opportunity gave our clients a new way to build independence, confidence, and healthy living skills of their own. Cooking Matters is designed to make cooking feel approachable and fun, especially for individuals who may feel nervous or unsure in the kitchen. Each weekly class focuses on practical skills like kitchen safety, following

“If we can take care of something like furniture, that allows more funding to go toward what really matters—helping people through their therapies and experiences.” — Chris Adkins As Dreams With Wings continues to grow, so does its need for space—and support. After experiencing continued growth in participation in our Adult Day Program, Dreams With Wings acquired yet another space to house our expanded adult day program, Dreams in Flight. Previously operating out of a shared

The Heart of Our Community Volunteers play a vital role in the heart of our community. Some become such a consistent and caring presence that they truly feel like part of the family. Lynn Musselwhite and John Timm are two of those remarkable individuals. Their generosity, kindness, and dedication have enriched the lives of the people we serve and the staff who work alongside them. Our volunteers, Lynn and John, are truly invaluable members of our Group A community. Lynn's Who