Opportunity Inc. makes every effort to support staff to reach their highest potential. We are so appreciative of our staff and consider ourselves lucky to have some of the best around. Here is what a couple of our staff have said about working for Opportunity Inc.: A staff in Marathon County says: I have been…
https://cyclingwithoutage.com/marathon-county/ Cycling Without Age: Our DreamWe dream of creating a world together, in which the access to active citizenship creates happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society and the local community.We do that by giving them the right to wind in their hair,…
Cycling Without Age started 7 years ago in Denmark. The program pairs volunteer cyclists with seniors and people with disabilities. Created as a means to break stereotypical thoughts about our senior’s ability to engage in exciting, beautiful and meaningful activities, the trishaw bike brings the beauty of the community, experienced by the 5 senses, to…
I recently had the opportunity to start a “Fishing Club” with some gentleman in the area who were all looking to get out and fish but were struggling to make it happen for themselves. Some reasons that were mentioned were; “I don’t have anyone to go with.” “I don’t know where to go or how…
Connections Building Full LivesSummer Transition Program It will be an exciting summer for students interested in the Community Based Summer Transition Program through the Connections Program. The Summer Transition Program is unique because it is reality based and is conducted in the community as well as the classroom. Students will be learning about employment, independent…
Hello! My name is Peter. I learned about the Self Determination Group through a friend who invited me to one of her classes she was teaching. I found myself very interested in what she was saying and doing in the class. And I said to myself, this is something I would like to help with…
One of the Self Determination group topics was to talk about differences and the importance of friendships. Several people have experienced a quarantine as a result of COVID-19. They shared what it was like while being stuck at home and things that helped them stay connected. One person shared that it felt like she was…
What is Self Determination? People with disabilities have the same right to, and responsibilities that accompany, self-determination as everyone else. They are entitled to opportunities, respectful support, and the authority to exert control in their lives, to direct their services, and to act on their own behalf. Quite simply, being self-determined means making things happen…
Opportunity Inc. believes in supporting people to be the best version of themselves; to support independence and honor people’s choices and differences. One of the people we support has this to say: Since I got out of Norwood 2.5-3 years ago staff have helped me so much. They help me cook and clean and get…
We first met Gregg in March of 2020. His family needed support when COVID hit and his day time activities were cancelled, leaving him with nothing to do during the day while his family had to work. Gregg was not able to stay home alone. We welcomed him with open arms, glad to be able…
