The Warrior
The people we serve are warriors and it is our belief that their place in the community is both valuable and necessary. Because of their perseverance and strength, we endearingly dub our participants as Warriors.
The Mission
The Opportunity Knocks (OK) mission is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources for individuals with
developmental disabilities so they may pursue their educational, occupational and social interests.
The Vision
We envision a community where individuals with developmental disabilities have an active and supported presence. Our socially interactive programming places consistent emphasis on the value of self-advocacy and community integration. The goal is to provide opportunities for self-enrichment in the life of the Warrior, in turn giving the Warrior an opportunity to enrich the community.
The Guiding Principle
Warriors have unique and exceptional abilities that diversify and strengthen their communities. OK will be guided by the interests of the individual. Our Warriors will be equal architects and their self-advocacy will serve as the foundation of all program development.
The OK Goals
In all of our programming initiatives, we will focus on four primary goals:
- Build Independence
- Foster Self-Advocacy
- Broaden Life Experiences
- Instill & augment a sense of community
The Strategic Plan
Our Plan will be realized with simultaneous and successful operation in these three phases:
1. The After-School Program
2. The Day Program, aka. The Life Shop
3. Community Integrated Living Arrangements