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Latest Press Releases

  • Press Release
    A Roadmap to Transitioning to Adulthood with Cerebral Palsy
    Published On: July 16, 2024

    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

  • Press Release
    OV Spotlight: Christine Derringer, DSP Lead
    Published On: June 21, 2024

    When Christine Derringer was little, she was amazed when she saw people helping others with disabilities. “Having had a disability myself, knowing the impact you can have on another person’s life,” she knew she wanted to help, too,

  • Press Release
    Why We Celebrate Disability Pride Month in July
    Published On: June 14, 2024

    2026 marks the 36th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of legislation that broke the barriers and opened the world to Americans with disabilities in 1990. The act went into effect

  • Press Release
    OV Spotlight: Lynda McCarthy, RN
    Published On: June 5, 2024

    For Lynda McCarthy, retirement didn’t mean giving up nursing. Lynda, who turns 70 this year along with Opportunity Village, has been with the organization for just over four years. Not being interested in hospital nursing, she spent her

  • Press Release
    Best of Las Vegas: Award-winning Programs for People with Special Needs
    Published On: May 31, 2024

    We’re honored to have won Gold in a contest with 9.9 million voters behind it — the Best of Las Vegas 2023 for programs that serve people with special needs. To that end, we’ve compiled a quick rundown

  • Press Release
    Everyone Wins With Disability Inclusion (and how you can help)
    Published On: May 24, 2024

    Opportunity Village works tirelessly to provide opportunities, training, and resources to adults with disabilities. Since 1954, OV has shown true dedication to inclusion by providing disability resources that empower and support people with disabilities and their families. Inclusive

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