About Us - Living a Dream Adult Day LLC

Our Story

Living A Dream began with a simple but powerful vision—to bring compassion back to care.

After years of working as a home manager in a large organization, our founder Tashua L. Fortson saw a troubling shift. People were no longer treated as individuals; they had become numbers. The focus on genuine care and human connection was fading, and that didn’t sit right with her.

Tashua knew there was a better way. She envisioned a place where compassion, dignity, and respect come first—a place where every person is celebrated for who they are. From that dream, Living A Dream Day was born: an agency built not on profit, but on people.

What We Stand For

At Living A Dream, our approach is person-centered and built around belonging. We empower our participants to dream big, grow confidently, and engage fully with their community through meaningful activities, social opportunities, and hands-on learning.

Our core values guide everything we do:

Compassion: We treat every participant with kindness, patience, and understanding.
Respect: Every voice matters, and individuality is honored.
Empowerment: We help people build independence, confidence, and life skills.
Community: We believe that together, we can achieve more.

About The Founder

Tashua L. Fortson – Founder & CEO

Tashua Fortson is the owner of Living A Dream Adult Day Program. Her background includes nearly 20 years in home care focused on seniors, followed by 10 years of service at a large institution.

Tashua’s work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and individualized support. She is especially passionate about serving adults with developmental disabilities and creating a setting where participants feel seen, respected, and supported.

At Living A Dream, her goal is to provide care in a welcoming, home-like environment rather than an institutional one. She focuses on meaningful engagement, community involvement, and programming that reflects each participant’s needs and strengths.

She also brings a personal caregiver perspective to her work and is supported by her daughter, who is a registered nurse.

Certified & Trusted

We are proudly DODD Certified, meeting the highest standards for developmental disability care across Summit, Cuyahoga East & West, Geauga, Portage, Lake, and Medina counties.

Join Our Community

From engaging activities and community outings to peer mentorship and wellness programs, Living A Dream offers more than daily support—it offers a place to belong.

Because when care is built on compassion, everyone can live their dream.