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LATEST TESTIMONIAL AND GRADUATE WORK ! STUDENT - Adam Dellinger “My son graduated from high school and enrolled in the online DAFA program. I cannot say enough great things about his experience. The program is well-taught against a well-planned curriculum. His instructor Amanda is amazing both with respect to her digital arts skills but also her teaching skills and capacity to fully engage my son in the skills development via the virtual platform. Like many young adults, my son does not share all the details of his work with me! DAFA did a great job at keeping me in the loop. But [...]

NEW CLASS FORMING AND ENROLLING FOR FALL 2024 ! We are excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Arts program designed specifically for individuals with autism. Our program aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism to explore their creativity and engage in digital art activities. Through this program, participants will have access to state-of-the-art technology and software, as well as guidance and support from experienced instructors. We believe that this program will not only help individuals with autism develop their artistic skills but also improve their social, cognitive, and communication abilities. We welcome all [...]

CLASSES START SOON We are excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Arts program designed specifically for individuals with autism. Our program aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism to explore their creativity and engage in digital art activities. Through this program, participants will have access to state-of-the-art technology and software, as well as guidance and support from experienced instructors. We believe that this program will not only help individuals with autism develop their artistic skills but also improve their social, cognitive, and communication abilities. We welcome all individuals with autism to join us [...]

OPEN ENROLLMENT 2024 COURSE PROGRAM WINTER PROGRAM - FIRST TRAINING PROGRAM - FULL NEW COURSE DATE ADDED STARTS JANUARY 16th ENROLL NOW - YEAR LONG TRAINING We are currently enrolling for our 2024 Yearly Training Sessions, starting JANUARY 16th (WINTER) for the four course year long program. We do accept the Step Up For Students / Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) or private tuition payments. TUESDAY / THURSDAY 3 PM to 7 PM EST - STARTS JANUARY 16th 2024 DAFA TUITION RATES EASY MONTHLY/QUARTERLY TUITION PAYMENTS ONLINE VIRTUAL / STUDIO COURSES A $875 payment due upon enrollment, then eleven equal payments of [...]

WINTER PROGRAM - STARTS JANUARY 9th ! ENROLL NOW - YEAR LONG TRAINING We are currently enrolling for our 2023 Training Sessions, starting JANUARY 9th . We do accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) formerly the Gardiner Scholarship or private tuition payments. The courses begin January 9th for Virtual (Online). Mon / Wed - 10 am to 2 pm. Click Article Below FEATURED IN DECEMBER'S ORLANDO CITYSTYLE MAGAZINE EASY MONTHLY/QUARTERLY TUITION PAYMENTS ONLINE VIRTUAL / STUDIO COURSES A $875 payment due upon enrollment, then eleven equal payments of $875 paid monthly with credit card on file. Total quarterly one course cost [...]

    SUMMER COURSES START IN JULY 2022 ! ENROLL NOW - YEAR LONG TRAINING     We are currently enrolling for our 2022 Training Sessions, starting JULY 2022. We do accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) formerly the Gardiner Scholarship or private tuition payments.   The courses begin July 4th for Virtual (Online). Mon / Wed - 10 am to 2 pm. Click Article Below   FEATURED IN DECEMBER'S ORLANDO CITYSTYLE MAGAZINE       EASY MONTHLY/QUARTERLY TUITION PAYMENTS   ONLINE VIRTUAL / STUDIO COURSES   A $875 payment due upon enrollment, then eleven equal payments of $875 paid monthly [...]

    NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING & SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMS     We are currently enrolling for our 2022 Training Sessions, for SPRING & SUMMER We do accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) formerly the Gardiner Scholarship. The courses begin April 11th in our studio or Virtual (Online). Mon/ Wed or Tues/ Thurs - 10 am to 2 pm. Click Article Below   FEATURED IN DECEMBER'S ORLANDO CITYSTYLE MAGAZINE       EASY MONTHLY/QUARTERLY PAYMENTS - CREDIT CARDS   ONLINE VIRTUAL / STUDIO COURSES   A $875 payment due upon enrollment, then eleven equal payments of $875 paid monthly with credit [...]

    STARING JANUARY 17, 2022     We are currently enrolling for our 2022 Training Sessions, starting in January. We do accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) formerly the Gardiner Scholarship. The courses begin January 17th in our studio or Virtual (Online). Mon/ Wed or Tues/ Thurs - 10 am to 2 pm. Click Article Below   FEATURED IN DECEMBER'S ORLANDO CITYSTYLE MAGAZINE       EASY MONTHLY/QUARTERLY PAYMENTS - CREDIT CARDS   ONLINE VIRTUAL / STUDIO COURSES   A $875 payment due upon enrollment, then eleven equal payments of $875 paid monthly with credit card on file. Total quarterly [...]

    Student Success Story "AJ" Beasley   "My job as an instructor is to stimulate the student's creative thinking to mature their art skills. Students art skill improve over hours of repetition; there is no fast track to mastering animation."   Woody Woodman Veteran Disney Animation Artist     ENROLL NOW - STARTS SEPTEMBER 20 !   Article by Lisa Crites for Florida Today Board Member Digital Arts for Autism   "Former Disney Animators create opportunities for Autistic Students"   Woody Woodman, an artist who helped create several Disney animated legends such as “Mulan” is teaching students on the “autism [...]

2021 - 2022 DAFA TRAINING PROGRAM THE GARDINER SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW                 THE FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP What can a Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner) do for my child ?  The Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner) is different than other state scholarships in that it allows parents to personalize the education of their children with unique abilities by directing money toward a combination of programs and approved providers. These include schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology – even a college savings account. Click here to view the FES Scholarship for Unique Abilities 2021-22 award amounts.                                                                               Please check our list of frequently asked questions here                                                                                                           Does My [...]