"Born to Shine" Small-Scale Workshop

To address the diverse needs of adults with disabilities, particularly the challenges they face after leaving the education system, Down Syndrome Foundation Taiwan  provides a variety of daytime care services tailored to their abilities. One of them is the
Community Daytime Workshop for Individuals with Disabilities. Also known as the Small-Scale Workshop or Sheltered Workshop, they provide a supportive environment where adults with disabilities can develop vocational skills through meaningful work-based activities. These are complemented by recreational, leisure, and community participation programs that promote personal growth, social inclusion, and independent living.
 
We believe that every individual with disabilities has unique talents and strengths. With small-scale workshops, our goal is to help participants learn self-reliance, prepare for potential future employment, and develop essential skills for independent living.

 

A day in a Small-scale Workshop

Vocational Training 

Through vocational training, participants learn to make hand-made soaps, bake cookies, and create variouos other contract-based work assignments. This cultivates positive work attitudes and skills, enhancing participants’ ability to live independently.

Self - Advocacy

Morning meetings and weekly self-advocacy sessions provide ongoing training for participants to learn decision-making and accountability.

 Reward Systems

The Tang Tang Store reward system moticates participants to exhibit positive bahavior, guiding them toward the goal of independent living. 

Exercise & Leisure Activities

Exccept for the morning stroll and afternoon cardio sessions, small-scale workshops also provide vibrant and engaging leisure opportunities that improve quality of life and encourage social participation.

 

Service Recipients:
Youth with disabilities aged 15 and older who can engage in work activities for 4 hours daily and 20 hours per week. Each workshop accommodates up to 20 participants.

Service Locations: 

1. Taipei City
2. New Taipei City 
3. Taichung City 
4. Kaohsiung City 




1. Taipei City 

Juguang Workshop
Phone Number: 02-2302-9442

Longanpo Workshop
Phone Number: 02-2738-2851

Minglun Workshop
Phone Number: 02-25983321

2. New Taipei City 

Linkou Workshop
Phone Number: 02-26068031

Xinzhuang Workshop 
Phone Number: 02-89922131


Sanchong Chongxin Workshop
Phone Number: 02-29703321

Tucheng Workshop 
Phone Number: 02-22680101

3. Taichung City 
Guoan Workshop
Phone Number: 04-2462-0090

Nantun Workshop 
Phone Number: 04-2251-2280

Wufeng Workshop 
Phone Number: 04-2330-0466

4. Kaohsiung City 
XuanXi Workshop
Phone Number: 07-2247989