Advocacy & Resources
Join Us for the 2024 Opportunity Village Family Advocacy Conference
To be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on August 16, this event is for loved ones and families to learn, come together, and spend a day with the Opportunity Village Family Advocacy team. Registration is open, click here to register.
The conference will be held at Opportunity Village’s Smith Family Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Registration is $25.
Event Overview
The 2024 Opportunity Village Family Family Conference will explore the complexities and opportunities surrounding transitioning from family residential settings to more independent and community-based living, developing person-centered future planning, and learning how to tell your story for effective everyday advocacy. Attendees can look forward to an empowering day developing advocacy skills, relationships, and resource connections!
Session 1: “Empowering Independence”
Session 1 will address the transition from family residential settings to more independent and community-based living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). We will bring together a diverse group of panelists to share their lived experience.
Session 2: “Charting the Course”
Session 2 will focus on the framework of future planning for your loved one. This session will help attendees focus on prioritizing the person-centered approach and ensuring the individual’s interests, desires, and strengths guide decision-making.
Session 3: “Finding Your Voice”
Session 3 will equip attendees with the tools and strategies to confidently tell their story. Explore the power of storytelling and its impact on advocacy, inclusion, and building understanding.
OV Family
Welcome to the OV family! We recognize that as the parent, family member, guardian, friend or supporter of a person with a disability who benefits from the programs at Opportunity Village, you are important members of the OV family. We are honored to share in the care of your loved one, and it is with this spirit of shared responsibility that we focus on family engagement and advocacy.
We want to hear from you, and advocate alongside you for the things you care about. We want to ensure that you are receiving frequent updates on all the latest news, opportunities, and events at OV. We also need your help! In order for Opportunity Village to continue providing the highest quality of care and programming, we need participation from parents, families, guardians, friends, and supporters. We want you to be involved with Opportunity Village!
Whether you are seeking assistance or looking to volunteer for an upcoming event, please reach out to our Family Engagement and Outreach Advocate directly at (702) 262-1514 or by emailing us at advocacy@opportunityvillage.org. We look forward to our continued partnership.
Advocacy Community Partners
Opportunity Village has case managers that assist caregivers with:
Upcoming OV Family Events:
August 2024
- August 13 – Join Opportunity Village from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Smith Family Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. for OV Family Connections. Call (702) 262-1514 or email advocacy@opportunityvillage.org to register. Open to people currently receiving services through OV and their families.
- August 16 – Opportunity Village Family Advocacy Conference, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Smith Family Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Register now.
Resources
Providing your loved one with the support they need takes a team effort. There are many resources available to help you with any questions you have, from legal aid to community support. Assistance is just a click away.
