Our vision is to enhance our clients’ lives by providing a place to learn, grow, socialize, explore, be independent, and have some fun!

Our programs are designed to provide a warm and inclusive environment while enriching lives through education, socialization, community service, engagement and personal development!

At The Garden Foundation, we focus on ABILITIES, not disabilities and empower everyone to reach their full potential. People are celebrated for who they are, and encouraged to thrive.


At The Garden Foundation

Our Vision

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Founder and CEO, Taylor describes how she found her life's purpose and the creation of a personalized program for those with different abilities 

Then everything changed. 

Lindsay had slipped through the cracks and became a number. I’m sad to say she existed in this program and within four walls without connection, without growth, and without purpose. As my family and I advocated for Lindsay in wanting MORE, it was clear this was not going to be the place. 

I then decided to do something about it.

After talking with other families like ours, many of them had the same challenges that my family and I were now facing. How can there be a lack of resources in a city of this size?

Well, there are resources. There are really wonderful organizations in Las Vegas that do A LOT of good for A LOT of people.

But none of those were the right fit and offered a positive and inclusive environment, smaller by design, focused on personalized goals and connection, allowed for engagement in the community in a 1:1 or small group setting, offered continuing educational classes, had opportunities for recreation and a place to build real friendships and FUN. 

There are so many people that need a positive environment to grow that not only pushes the limits of what’s been deemed possible but celebrates people for who they are, while providing the care that they need to really LIVE life! Not just exist.

The Garden Foundation was created to bring JOY and life to my sister and so many of her peers. It’s also to bring resources to the families that need them and to honor my father, who’s light and heart was for service and my sister.

From Taylor Gardener Chaney

Founders Message

I was only 16 months old when Lindsay was born. On February 17th, 1989 not only did I get a little sister, I got my life’s purpose.

I didn’t quite understand what Down syndrome or a disability really meant at that age. She was my little sister and my only sibling, so I never knew any different. We fought over toys like other siblings. I would try to boss her around on which dolls to play with as we played ‘house’ (honing my leadership skills at a young age :) but her ‘disability’ or ‘different abilities’ as I like to refer to them, never made much of a difference to me.

But now that I think about it, maybe I understood it better as a five year old than many adults do today…

We should ALL be treated exactly as that. People! Not a disability or diagnosis.

Fundamentally we all want the same things out of life. We want to be included, accepted, to have friends, be loved and to have some fun!

We’ve always been a family to embrace Lindsay’s differences and I have grown to be a better person because of her.

My heart has been opened and fulfilled by those with disabilities through my childhood and adulthood. I’ve always been involved in organizations, volunteering where I can and trying to make a difference. However, I separated that part of my life from my successful professional journey.

But my heart always knew…

Working my way up in the corporate world I had always yearned to start my own non-profit. So that I could marry my love of helping those with special needs and have a career. But Lindsay, after graduating, attended a day Program for about 10 years, while I sat 

I’m grateful you’re here to see what we’re about.

on boards of like organizations and did what I could for this community that I so loved.

The Garden Foundation, has proudly FOUNDED and now celebrates World Inclusion Day, a global initiative dedicated to embracing diversity and fostering inclusion for individuals of all abilities. This day highlights the importance of creating an inclusive world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can thrive and feel valued. Through community events and awareness campaigns, we strive to empower individuals with disabilities, championing a world that recognizes and celebrates the unique strengths of every person. Join us in spreading the message of kindness and inclusion!

founded by The Garden Foundation.

World Inclusion Day

Accepting, supporting, and embracing differences and diversity in a way that clearly shows all individuals are value, recognized, and accepted for who they truly are. This involves demonstrating respect for the abilities, beliefs, backgrounds, and cultures of those around you and engaging those with diverse perspectives, so that others feel an unconditional sense of belonging for who they are. 

Define Inclusion: 

Thank you for your support in helping our people and programs to GROW.

We want to recognize and show our appreciation for the contributions, support, and collaboration of our community partners.

From 1:1 music lessons, to tae kwon do classes and vocational training, the GROW Program classes provide a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment with same age peers for clients to explore new interests, master new skills, and build lasting friendships.

a continuing educational program designed to foster enrichment and lifelong learning.

The GROW Program

- Staci Mccarthy

"My 24-year-old daughter with special needs has participated in many programs through the years, but the Garden Foundation is the only one that checks all the boxes. Not only do they help her with skills needed in the workplace, but they also focus on her emotional well-being."

- chrissy costanza

"I cannot tell you enough how wonderful it was the last two days picking Joey up and seeing/hearing how productive of a day he had! It truly made my heart smile. The Garden Foundation is such a fantastic organization and I am so proud to say Joey is now a part of it! "

- Molly Limbaugh

"Aaron has learned a lot from his 4 years at the garden foundation. He’s learned how to do laundry, how to cook, how to follow a deadline, how to work with a team, etc. the garden foundation has helped my brother in so many ways and I’m so grateful that he is been able to meet so many amazing people and grow so much in his short time there "

- Jennifer S.

"TGF provides a personalized approach to each individual, which allows clients to succeed and grow at their own pace. Because of the individualized attention and specialized support, my son has been able to grow socially and gain the confidence he would have not been able to achieve in other settings."

From our families:

Serving Kindness, Coffee, & inclusion!

Stop by our sister store

Dig It! Coffee Co.

Come say hi!

1300 S Casino Center Blvd Unit 110, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Dig it! Coffee Co. is a social enterprise coffee company serving the Las Vegas community! Dig it! provides competitive wage job opportunities for adults of ALL abilities while serving some of the best locally roasted coffee in town.

Through collaboration with our sister company, Dig It! Coffee Co., The Garden Foundation provides a one of a kind training opportunity for our clients.

Dig It! University:

Through this partnership, individuals are able to receive hands-on experience within a fully operational coffee shop designed to be a positive and inclusive space for all. 

Participants can train at Dig It! Coffee Co., and learn the essential job skills of a barista; such as, customer service, the pos system, money handling, food prep, cafe cleaning, teamwork, building self confidence and more! This program empowers our individuals by equipping and enhancing their job readiness and independence in a supportive and inclusive setting

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