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There’s no better measure of a partnership than this. Here’s what Shariah at I Support the Girls shared about our volunt...
10/13/2026

There’s no better measure of a partnership than this. Here’s what Shariah at I Support the Girls shared about our volunteer crew:

“Our Opportunities Inc volunteers have made a world of difference to our I Support the Girls operations. The team is full of hardworking, thoughtful individuals who are keen on learning. Over the course of our time together they have become reliable and efficient members of our team who also bring positivity and joy to the warehouse. We are so happy to have their continued support, and can’t wait to watch them continue to grow!”

We could not be prouder of our volunteers or of this partnership. 👏

Welcoming Our Newest Board Member! We are excited to welcome Willie Okobokekeimei to the Opportunities, Inc. Board of Di...
09/24/2026

Welcoming Our Newest Board Member!

We are excited to welcome Willie Okobokekeimei to the Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors—and even more excited that he brings a perspective that is essential to our mission: the voice and lived experience of the people we support.

As Chair of our Prince George’s County Self-Advocacy Group, he has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to making sure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. In his new role on the Board, he will help bring that perspective directly to organizational leadership and governance.

We are proud to have self-advocacy represented at the Board table and look forward to the insight, leadership, and lived experience he will bring to our work. Nothing about us without us!

🍂 Harvesting Hope. Growing Opportunity.This fall, you can help create meaningful experiences that last well beyond the s...
09/22/2026

🍂 Harvesting Hope. Growing Opportunity.

This fall, you can help create meaningful experiences that last well beyond the season.

Through the Opportunities Inc. Community Life Engagement (CLE) Fund, the people we support have opportunities to get out into their communities, try new things, build friendships, develop new skills, and experience a greater sense of independence and belonging.

Your gift can help make experiences like these possible by supporting:

🍁 Activity fees for classes, workshops, and community events
🍁 Transportation to help people access opportunities safely
🍁 Staff support that makes meaningful participation possible

This season, help us harvest hope and grow more opportunities for the people we support. 💙

👉 Make a gift to the CLE Fund: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/opportunities-inc/2026-fall-donation-form

Every gift—no matter the size—helps open the door to more choice, connection, independence, and community.

Thank you for helping make life’s little moments possible for everyone.

Celebrating DSP WeekLast week was incredible! We wrapped up DSP Recognition Week at Opportunities Inc. with plenty of ce...
09/21/2026

Celebrating DSP Week
Last week was incredible! We wrapped up DSP Recognition Week at Opportunities Inc. with plenty of celebration, appreciation, and fun—including our DSP Week Block Party!

We were able to celebrate and recognize the Direct Support Professionals and Employment Specialists who bring our mission to life every day. They encourage independence, advocate for choice, create connections, solve problems, celebrate accomplishments, and help the people we support pursue the lives they want.

This year, fellow employees, families, and people we support nominated 20 outstanding team members for our 2026 DSP Week Awards. Each award recognizes a different quality that makes great support possible.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 awardees:
The Mentor Award — Joy Camper
Above and Beyond Award — Foday Daramy
Always Dependable Award — Yakira Turner
Behind the Scenes Hero Award — Mary Ramirez
Best Cheerleader Award — Eric Sellman
Bright Light Award — Sally Lamin
Calm in the Storm Award — Janiah Andrews
Community Connector Award — Talibah Willis-Parker
Culture Champion Award — Isatu Turay
Dedication Award — Yolanda Covington
Heart of Gold Award — Olga Bioli
Job Matchmaker Award — Steffen Moss
The Listener Award — Kadiatu Samura
On-the-Job Hero Award — Thwin Aung
People’s Choice Award — Keyonda Boyd
Team Player Award — Marc Green
The Advocate Award — Tanya Jones
The Innovator Award — Roxana Rodriguez
The Motivator Award — Prisca Musong
Voice of the Jobseeker Award — Wilma Walters

The celebration continued beyond Opportunities Inc. at the InterACC Direct Support Professional Appreciation Event, where we joined other organizations in recognizing the important work of DSPs throughout our community. We were especially excited to see our own Roxana “Roxy” Rodriguez recognized with an award!

Roxy brings creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to her work, adapting to whatever the day brings and finding thoughtful ways to help people try new things, work through challenges, and make their days a little brighter.

To all of our DSPs: thank you. The work you do matters, and we hope you know just how much you are valued and appreciated!

09/18/2026

Sometimes independence starts with one simple tool. 💡

During our visit to the Maryland Assistive Technology Program, one of the people we support tried an adapted nail trimmer with a built-in magnifier—and discovered a new way to complete an everyday task more independently. ✂️

This is Technology First in action: starting with what someone wants to do, exploring what might help, and giving them the opportunity to try it for themselves.

Because assistive technology isn’t about the technology.
It’s about what becomes possible. 💙

Learn more about how Opportunities, Inc. is exploring assistive technology:
https://opportunities-inc.com/assistive-technology-developmental-disabilities-maryland/

Thank you to James Whitney and the Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program for giving us the opportunity to explore, learn, and try!

Technology First in Action! 💡Opportunities Inc. was proud to participate in the DDA Technology First Annual Celebration,...
09/18/2026

Technology First in Action! 💡
Opportunities Inc. was proud to participate in the DDA Technology First Annual Celebration, celebrating Maryland’s continued commitment to making technology a standard option for people with disabilities.

The following day, we continued the learning by visiting the Maryland Assistive Technology Program, where people we support had the opportunity to explore, learn about, and—most importantly—try out assistive technologies for themselves.

The results were immediate and meaningful:

✂️ One participant discovered an adapted nail trimmer with a built-in magnifier that will allow him to cut his own nails more independently.

💬 Another participant brought home a communication device to try, giving her an opportunity to explore how technology can help her communicate with others and participate more fully in her community.

These are powerful reminders that assistive technology isn't about the technology itself—it's about what technology makes possible.

At Opportunities, Inc., we believe people should have access to the tools and supports that help them make choices, build independence, communicate, and live the lives they want. Learn more at https://opportunities-inc.com/assistive-technology-developmental-disabilities-maryland/

Technology First means asking: “What could technology make possible?”—and then giving people the opportunity to find out.

Thanks to James Whitney at Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program for hosting us!

💙 We’re Celebrating Our DSPs!This week (Sept 14–18), Opportunities Inc. we are celebrating Direct Support Professional R...
09/15/2026

💙 We’re Celebrating Our DSPs!

This week (Sept 14–18), Opportunities Inc. we are celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and the incredible DSPs who make a difference every day!

Throughout the week, we’ll be showing our appreciation for the dedicated team members who help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make choices, build independence, explore their communities, pursue their goals, and live lives of their own choosing.

We have some fun things planned throughout the week, including wrapping up our celebration with a special Backyard Bash on Friday! 🎉

And we want you to help us celebrate!

Has a DSP made a difference in your life or the life of someone you love? Maybe you have a favorite memory, a story that made you smile, or simply a team member who deserves to hear “thank you.”

💙 Share your favorite moment or send a compliment to a DSP through our Share Your Feedback form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lth5wDpbT0uzI_LgjAGLia4qd9MHMIlCn-8eh49_Vp1UMEg1NFQ4VEZFVElSNlVLN1lJSUY2Ujc5Ti4u

To all of our DSPs: this week is about celebrating YOU. Thank you for the energy, compassion, creativity, and commitment you bring to Opportunities, Inc. every day! 💙

💙 Celebrating Our Direct Support Professionals!It’s Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and we’re celebrating ...
09/09/2026

💙 Celebrating Our Direct Support Professionals!
It’s Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible DSPs who make a difference every day at Opportunities, Inc.!

Our Direct Support Professionals do so much more than provide support. They help people pursue their goals, build independence, make meaningful choices, explore their communities, develop relationships, and experience new opportunities.

This week, we’ll be showing our appreciation for our DSPs in some special ways—including coming together for a Backyard Bash to celebrate the people behind this important work.
You can help us celebrate, too!

Has a DSP created a favorite memory with you or your loved one? Is there someone who always makes you smile, encourages you to try something new, or simply deserves to hear “thank you”?

💙 Share your favorite moment or send a compliment to a member of our team using our Share Your Feedback form. Your messages help us recognize the people who make a difference and give our DSPs a chance to hear directly from the people and families whose lives they touch.

📝 Share Your Feedback:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lth5wDpbT0uzI_LgjAGLia4qd9MHMIlCn-8eh49_Vp1UMEg1NFQ4VEZFVElSNlVLN1lJSUY2Ujc5Ti4u

To our DSPs: thank you for everything you do to create opportunities, encourage independence, and support people in living lives of their own choosing. We appreciate you!

Every Voice Matters. Every Voice Has Power. 💙At Opportunities, Inc., self-advocacy is about more than speaking up. It’s ...
08/24/2026

Every Voice Matters. Every Voice Has Power. 💙
At Opportunities, Inc., self-advocacy is about more than speaking up. It’s about having the confidence to make choices, pursue your goals, understand your rights, and take an active role in your community.

Through our Self-Advocacy Groups, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are coming together to share experiences, build leadership skills, explore topics that affect their everyday lives, and discover new ways to make their voices heard.

And advocacy doesn’t stop at the meeting room. We’re working to create opportunities for participants to connect with community leaders, attend local advocacy events, share their experiences, and become even more involved in the decisions that shape their communities.

💙 When every voice is heard, everyone benefits.

👉 Read more about self-advocacy at Opportunities, Inc.:
https://opportunities-inc.com/self-advocacy-developmental-disabilities-maryland/

We’re grateful to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council for grant funding that helped make the launch of our Self-Advocacy Groups possible.

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,262,422 with partial funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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5100 Philadelphia Way
Lanham, MD
20706

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(301) 731-4242

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