Community Opportunities

Community Opportunities We provide outstanding supports and services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Community Opportunities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Way to go, Lincoln County!We are listed as a Top Five County for Oats Transit Services 👏Last year, OATS provided 38,000 ...
04/24/2026

Way to go, Lincoln County!

We are listed as a Top Five County for Oats Transit Services 👏

Last year, OATS provided 38,000 trips to Lincoln County residents including many of our clients. Check out the full write up in this month's Wheelviewer - https://shorturl.at/y4hRN

💙 This or That 💙Which strength do you most admire?A) 🔍 Incredible attention to detailB) ❤️ Deep honesty and authenticity...
04/23/2026

💙 This or That 💙

Which strength do you most admire?

A) 🔍 Incredible attention to detail
B) ❤️ Deep honesty and authenticity

Comment below! We love hearing from our community. 👇

🌎 Building a More Inclusive CommunityInclusion means making sure people with autism can fully participate in community l...
04/22/2026

🌎 Building a More Inclusive Community

Inclusion means making sure people with autism can fully participate in community life — at school, work, events, and everyday activities.

You can help by:

💙 Being welcoming
💙 Learning about autism
💙 Speaking up for inclusion
💙 Treating every person with dignity and respect

Together, we can build a community where everyone belongs.

We have a pageant queen in our presence, y’all! Mia won her division at the Missouri Miss Amazing pageant on April 12th....
04/21/2026

We have a pageant queen in our presence, y’all! Mia won her division at the Missouri Miss Amazing pageant on April 12th. She has been participating in Miss Amazing for 12 years and has now been crowned three times.

For her Passion Presentation, Mia took the stage to sing “I Believe I Can Fly,” then wowed the judges in her interview and walked the runway in a beautiful blue floral gown. Most importantly, she had a blast!

When asked if she would recommend Miss Amazing to others, Mia said, “Yes! It makes you feel special. This is a time you can be happy with who you are. We are all amazing!”

☀️ Summer is better together.The Lincoln County YMCA just announced their summer camp lineup — and we're sharing it bec...
04/21/2026

☀️ Summer is better together.

The Lincoln County YMCA just announced their summer camp lineup — and we're sharing it because this is exactly what community looks like.

At Community Opportunities, we support inclusive communities— and the YMCA does, too. Summer camps, community events, new friendships. All of it.

🎊 Holiday Hoopla
📍Treasure Hunters
🦁 Into the Wild

Get the link to all of the summer camps available in the comments.

🎉 FIVE YEARS. That's milestone energy! Happy work anniversary, Lisa Edinger! 💛 Five years of heart, dedication, and maki...
04/19/2026

🎉 FIVE YEARS. That's milestone energy! Happy work anniversary, Lisa Edinger! 💛 Five years of heart, dedication, and making real impact for the people we serve. Lisa, you are the kind of person who makes this mission possible — and we are so grateful for you! Drop some ❤️ for Lisa in the comments!

💙 Understanding Sensory ExperiencesMany people with autism experience the world through heightened or different sensory ...
04/17/2026

💙 Understanding Sensory Experiences

Many people with autism experience the world through heightened or different sensory input.

Sounds may feel louder.
Lights may feel brighter.
Textures may feel more intense.

Simple supports can help, like:
• quieter spaces
• dimmer lighting
• patience and understanding

A little awareness can make environments more comfortable for everyone.

Spring weather is here and we are soaking it up!
04/16/2026

Spring weather is here and we are soaking it up!

💬 Communication Looks Different for EveryoneA person with autism may communicate in many different ways.Some people use:...
04/16/2026

💬 Communication Looks Different for Everyone

A person with autism may communicate in many different ways.

Some people use:
🗣 Spoken language
⌨️ Devices or communication apps
📝 Writing
🤟 Gestures or sign language

All forms of communication are valid. What matters most is listening and respecting how someone expresses themselves.

💙 This or That 💙When supporting someone with autism, what makes the biggest difference?A) 💬 Patient communicationB) 🏠 A ...
04/15/2026

💙 This or That 💙

When supporting someone with autism, what makes the biggest difference?

A) 💬 Patient communication
B) 🏠 A sensory-friendly environment

Tell us what you think! 👇

Our DSP of the 1st Quarter is Dustyn Briggs!Dustyn has worked for the organization for many years. He began several year...
04/14/2026

Our DSP of the 1st Quarter is Dustyn Briggs!

Dustyn has worked for the organization for many years. He began several years ago in the residential department and now works in Community Skills.

The person who nominated Dustyn said "Dustyn builds strong relationships with his clients, families and coworkers through his positive attitude and communication. His hard work and dedication help strengthen our agency's reputation in the community. His calm demeanor helps maintain stability for our clients. His leadership creates a positive workplace and he helps others work through challenging situations."

Congratulations Dustyn and thank you for all that you do!

🌟 Let’s Talk About StrengthsPeople often focus on challenges, but people with autism bring incredible strengths to our c...
04/14/2026

🌟 Let’s Talk About Strengths

People often focus on challenges, but people with autism bring incredible strengths to our communities.

Many people with autism have strengths like:

✨ Attention to detail
✨ Honesty and authenticity
✨ Creative thinking
✨ Deep knowledge about topics they love

When we recognize strengths, we help everyone thrive.

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