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Giving the Gift of Opportunity by Donating
Adults with disabilities deserve the same dignity, respect, and opportunities that we often take for granted. Across the Las Vegas Valley, we’re working hard to keep some of Nevada’s most vulnerable citizens safe, engaged, and well-cared for. But providing these
Making the Most of a Day Habilitation Program
Day habilitation programs for adults with disabilities provide a myriad of benefits, but only if you’re making the most of what these programs have to offer. With full immersion in a day habilitation program, enrollees and their families can expect
How to Find Great Venues for Corporate Events in Las Vegas
Choosing the right venue can make or break your event. If chosen carefully, the right space can make your purpose shine, whether it’s a gala, conference, benefit, or team-building meeting. In this article, we’ll outline the nine most important considerations
The Importance of Workforce Training Programs for Adults with Disabilities
According to The Century Foundation, poverty and unemployment still follow people with disabilities in the United States even decades following the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. As of 2021, people with disabilities are still twice as likely
Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering at Opportunity Village
Our mission at Opportunity Village relies on our dedicated volunteers. When you volunteer with us, your efforts empower and uplift people with disabilities. Not only that, you also help build a more inclusive and welcoming community where we value everyone
Best of Las Vegas: Visit Our Award-Winning Holiday Events
The Best Of Las Vegas 2023 saw an incredible 9.9 million votes cast, and we’re honored to have won Bronze for the best holiday experience in Las Vegas. If you’ve never been to our Las Vegas events, HallOVeen and Magical
OV Spotlight: Bob Burnett, OV Volunteer
It’s not often that a TV segment motivates you to become a volunteer when you live more than halfway across the country, but for Opportunity Village’s True Blue volunteer, Bob Burnett, that’s exactly what happened. In 2011, while watching a
A Roadmap to Transitioning to Adulthood with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition. So, for children with cerebral palsy, adulthood will present unique challenges but also new opportunities to live independently and thrive. With the support of their parents or guardians and community, the transition into adulthood
OV Spotlight: Ashlee Cooper, Manager of Advocacy & Government Affairs
When it comes to nonprofit work, tracking state and federal policies is all in a day’s work for Ashlee Cooper, Manager of Advocacy & Government Affairs. With a diverse professional background in human services, supported living arrangements, teaching preschool, even