Turtleworks' Voice

At Turtleworks,  our mission is the cornerstone of our company. We believe that continually  supporting people with special needs can foster  their learning and growth. A recent case is especially heartwarming. Our owner, Sherry Meng, got to know Clara, a...
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Turtleworks has been operating for three and a half years, providing hands-on training for young adults and school students with special needs in personalized computerized embroidery. We have worked with school districts and adult day programs to train students in...
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On Troy's birthday, Executive Director Sylvia Yeh decided to surprise him with the perfect gift: a personalized towel set featuring his favorite thing. Sylvia worked with Sherry Meng and her team at Turtleworks, and Troy was ecstatic. A simple act of kindness can go a long way, and it’s our hope that our long-lasting products can be gifts that keep on giving.
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As one of the most popular multinational chain coffeehouses, Starbucks alongside many other café shops provides shirts, hats, or aprons with their logo on them to employees. The manager at San Jose Starbucks had an idea to show appreciation to...
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New Interns and Customer Reviews

Based in the Bay Area and founded by Sherry Meng, Turtleworks makes customized embroidered apparel to empower the work of people with autism. At Turtleworks, individuals with special needs are trained in embroidery tasks, by which they strengthen work ethics, build confidence, and can eventually secure stable employment. We aim to produce high-quality embroidery while empowering young adults with limitations to realize their potential and further contribute to the community.

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