It is an honor for the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation to be able to provide Working Artists Grants for Artists in the special needs community! Congratulations Riley for you grant award. The Academy of Special Dreams mission brings public awareness, recognition and appreciation to the creative talents of people with disabilities. In an effort to assist the special needs community to achieve their artistic dreams, the Academy of Special Dreams will continue offering cash scholarships to those participants who submit their artistic expressions in the competitions sponsored by the Special Academy.