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    6 Things You Didn’t Know You Should Shred in the Digital Age

    Identity theft is a major issue for those in the younger generations. Why is it such an issue? According to the Identity Fraud Survey Report by Javelin Strategy and Research, it’s a combination of both behavior and inaction. One of

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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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