Opportunity Center

12/22/2025

As part of our upcoming merger with Aptiv , our page will be merging too. We want everyone to stay connected, so soon we’ll be inviting you to follow us over to Aptiv’s page.
Same mission. Same great people. Even more impact.

12/15/2025

Something exciting is coming!
As we get ready to join together with Aptiv , we’ll soon be bringing all our updates, stories, and celebration moments to one place.
Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to make the switch!
More details coming next week. Stay tuned!

12/11/2025

The Opportunity Center's Mission of '...creating opportunities for persons with disabilities to develop their full potential in society' is accomplished in many ways.

Our Community Job Developer, Kim, works with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to assist job seekers with disabilities in finding their place and purpose in our community. From working with potential employers in job development to supporting clients in finding the right position for their specific strengths and talents, assisting them with new hire training and paperwork, and job coaching and helping them become comfortable and productive in their new role, Kim is a true asset to our organization, our community, and those we serve.

We congratulate Chris on his accomplishments in the workplace and look forward to watching him flourish in his role.

You can find more information about DVR and other Opportunity Center (Aptiv) programs at https://pdcopportunitycenter.org/.

https://www.pdccourier.com/articles/2025/12/09/vocational-programs-help-fleshner-beat-employment-barriers

By Steve Van Kooten

12/10/2025

Opportunity Center bus routes are running 1 hour late this morning.

12/04/2025

Unity participants enjoy this program immensely!

For the past year, a monthly cultural program at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette has been forging connections for people with memory loss and their caregivers, bringing people together for an hour of learning, fun and friendship.

SPARK! is held the third Tuesday of each month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, located at 509 U.S. Highway 18, in Marquette. Wetlands Centre Director Alicia Mullarkey leads the programs with Pam Kul-Berg, a dementia care specialist of ADRC of Eagle Country, which serves Crawford and Richland counties. Some months, there are guest presenters.

“It’s a creative, hands-on experience for people, and not just somebody presenting,” shared Mullarkey. “We’re focusing on using all your senses and meeting people where they’re at. What do we smell? What do we see? What do we touch? How does this make you feel?”

Learn more here.
📰: https://times-register.com/articles/2025/12/03/creating-spark-program-continues-engage-people-memory-loss-and-their-caregivers

12/01/2025

It was a pleasure to share our important stories with the Prairie du Chien Wonen’s Civic Club. Thank you for having us!

11/26/2025

Our furry friends have added so much to our days at Unity!

11/21/2025

We were so pleased to welcome Rebecca Cooke to the Opportunity Center this week. Rebecca met with Pam (CEO) and Stacey (Director of People & Communications) to discuss the impacts Medicaid cuts and changes will have on those we serve. She was given a tour of our office, production, warehouse, and kitchen facilities. Along the way, she met a few busy client-employees who proudly showed off their work skills and talents (as well as their excitement for visitors :)).

Rebecca's attentive ear and supportive feedback shed an optimistic light on the uncertain future our clients and their families face.

Thank you for listening to the important stories we have to tell, Rebecca!

11/19/2025

Our Unity Day Center Clients have enjoyed checking out the newest restaurant in town!

11/19/2025

We are thankful for the opportunity to join with Aptiv and Southwest Opportunities Center to create brighter and broader futures for those we serve.