Dream Community Center

Dream Community Center An inclusive recreation center for neurodiverse teens/adults in Southern California. Edlyn Peña, Ph.D. Her pride and joy is her teenage son, Diego.

Chief Executive Officer

For nearly 15 years, Dr. Peña has been highly involved in advocacy, research, and program coordination for the autism community. Dr. Peña is a Professor of Educational Leadership at California Lutheran University. She has sat on government and non-profit advisory boards that support disabled communities across the U.S. Her scholarship has resulted in over two dozen publications. As an autistic self-advocate, Diego’s need for communication support and inclusion inspired Dr. Peña to co-found the Autism and Communication Center at CLU, an incredible community resource that offers conferences, summer camps, college transition programs, professional development training opportunities, and social activities.

🌸 Paint & Plant Social 🌿Calling all moms! Take a break and treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon of creativity and conn...
04/10/2026

🌸 Paint & Plant Social 🌿

Calling all moms! Take a break and treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon of creativity and connection.

Join us on May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM for our Paint & Plant Social — a cozy, joy-filled gathering where you can unwind and get crafty. Create your own succulent planter, decorate beautiful notecards, and paint floral designs on wood while enjoying good company and a peaceful afternoon.

Whether you come with friends or meet new ones, this is the perfect chance to slow down, make something beautiful, and enjoy a little creative time just for you.

✨ Come plant, paint, and connect with us at the Dream Community Center! All proceeds go to the Autism Society of Ventura County

Purchase tickets: https://tixfox.co/e/H06B0cELOq (link in bio)

We are thrilled to announce that Dream Community Center will be moving into our new space by Monday, April 20th! 🎉Our ne...
04/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Dream Community Center will be moving into our new space by Monday, April 20th! 🎉

Our new location will give us more room to grow, including a larger classroom, expanded gym space, and a second classroom to support even more learning, connection, and movement for our Dreamers.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone into this new chapter! Find us in the same building complex at 860 Hampshire Rd, Suite V. Westlake Village. 🌱

04/06/2026
04/02/2026

From our Dream Team day program to our social recreation classes, we are delighted to see our Dreamers thriving! In just a few weeks, we’ll be moving into our bigger space, giving us more room to grow, connect, and move around.

Life is good. 💙

If you see us driving around town, honk and say hi! 👋🏼
03/29/2026

If you see us driving around town, honk and say hi! 👋🏼

03/26/2026

Some fun photos from the last few days. 😊

Thank you to those who have donated items to support Dream Community Center’s new space! Because of your generosity, we’...
03/23/2026

Thank you to those who have donated items to support Dream Community Center’s new space! Because of your generosity, we’ve already received a treadmill, speaker, gym equipment, and other items that will help our Dreamers stay active, creative, and connected.

We move into our larger suite in just two weeks, and we’re so excited for all the possibilities this new space will bring.

If you’d like to help us finish setting up, you can donate an item from our wishlist here:
https://a.co/0bzJtNiV

Every item donated helps us create a welcoming and supportive environment for the Dreamers in our program. Thank you for being part of our community! 💙

Join us tomorrow, Saturday from 11am–3pm, at the Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair at the Thousand Oaks Mall!Stop by the D...
03/20/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday from 11am–3pm, at the Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair at the Thousand Oaks Mall!

Stop by the Dream Community Center booth to say hello 👋 We’d love to meet you! There will be lots of amazing resources, organizations, and activities featured throughout the fair.

We’re looking forward to connecting with our community and seeing you there! ✨

We have Saturday classes! Adorable dog not included. 😉🧘‍♀️ Yoga at 10 AM  🎨 Creative Arts at 11 AMJoin us for one class ...
03/16/2026

We have Saturday classes! Adorable dog not included. 😉

🧘‍♀️ Yoga at 10 AM
🎨 Creative Arts at 11 AM

Join us for one class or stay for both back-to-back! It’s a great way to start your weekend with movement, creativity, and community.

📧 Email us to sign up: thedreamcommunitycenter@gmail.com
We are **vendored with your Regional Center.

Too busy to take our classes during the week? We’ve got you covered!  Dream Community Center now offers Saturday classes...
03/16/2026

Too busy to take our classes during the week? We’ve got you covered!

Dream Community Center now offers Saturday classes:
🧘‍♀️ Yoga at 10 AM
🎨 Creative Arts at 11 AM

Join us for one class or stay for both back-to-back! It’s a great way to start your weekend with movement, creativity, and community.

📧 Email us to sign up: thedreamcommunitycenter@gmail.com
We are **vendored with your Regional Center.

03/15/2026

We had the joy of celebrating three of our Dreamers—Jack, Ryan, and Sam—at the Celebrating Autistic Minds Art Show hosted by the Autism Society of Ventura County. 🎨✨

Jack wowed the audience with some awesome musical performances, and we are now the proud owners of beautiful artwork painted by Ryan and Sam—pieces that will soon be displayed in our new Dream Community Center space!

Congratulations to all of the talented autistic artists featured in the exhibit. Your creativity, voice, and expression inspire our community. 💛

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