Organization
Opportunity Village(OV)
Founded in 1954 by parents who found no support available for their children with intellectual disabilities, Opportunity Village is one of Nevada's oldest and largest nonprofits, dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through workforce development, community employment, day habilitation, arts programmes, and social recreation. Operating across four campuses and nearly 60 community partner sites in the Las Vegas Valley, Opportunity Village serves hundreds of adults with IDD annually.
About
Opportunity Village traces its origins to 1954, when a small group of Las Vegas parents who could find no educational or support services for their children with intellectual disabilities decided to create their own. Today the organisation has grown into one of Nevada's largest nonprofits, operating four campuses and a broad network of community employer partners across the Las Vegas Valley.
What They Do
Opportunity Village provides employment training, supported and community-integrated employment at approximately 60 employer partner sites, day habilitation, inclusive arts and music programmes, social recreation, and neighbourhood club activities. The organisation has operated its own thrift stores since 1962 to help fund services and reduce reliance on government funding.
Who They Serve
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Clark County, Nevada, particularly those transitioning from school systems into community employment, independent living, and meaningful social participation.
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