The Enrichment Programs of Opportunity Enterprises provide consumers with creative and positive outlets for their interests and talents.  Teamed with qualified instructors and their peers, consumers spend their enrichment time working on achieving individualized goals.  Participation is based on consumer choice and funding availability.  For more information on a particular program, please choose from the following:

Assistive Technology

Utilizing computers and adaptive equipment and software, consumers work individually and in small groups to learn technology, communication, reading, math, and other skills.

Art Enrichment

Working individually and in small groups, consumers are exposed to art appreciation and history as well as techniques of ceramics, painting, photography, and much more.

Community Integration

Individuals are accompanied into the community where they participate in a variety of volunteer jobs or recreation and leisure activities.

Relaxation Techniques

Working holistically with each individual, instructors provide consumers with techniques for stress reduction and improved physical mobility.

Contact: Carol Loesche
219-464-9621 ext 265
carol.loesche@oppent.org

Clubs

Next Chapter Book Club
The Next Chapter Book Club is a great social and educational program for the clients at OE. The client groups work together to choose books and typically select a local coffee shop for their weekly meetings.

Best Buddies
The Best Buddies - Valparaiso University/Opportunity Enterprises chapter - is a member of the national organization of Best Buddies designed to develop friendships between college students and challenged individuals. Students and clients come together and plan activities based on their shared interests.

Self-Advocates
The Self-Advocates at Opportunity Enterprises are members of a state and nationwide organization comprised of citizens with disabilities. The OE Self-Advocates members promote equal rights, respect and dignity - for all individuals - through educational initiatives. Members attend bi-weekly chapter meetings, quarterly statewide meetings and annual national conferences.

OE Ambassadors
As an OE Ambassador, clients become an active voice and a formal representative for Opportunity Enterprises, Incorporated. Members of the OE Ambassador program act as leaders for other clients by assisting with facility tours, reviewing OE programs for development and improvements and identification of client concerns and issues.

Contact: Valerie Thill
219-464-9621 ext 331
valerie.thill@oppent.org