"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go, they determine where you start"
Nido Qubein
What We Do
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
Lifelong Learning:
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
What is a Day Service? Day services offer a variety of activities such as daily living skills, leisure and recreational activities, as well as employment opportunities. Day services also provide opportunities for people who are living with an intellectual disability to participate fully in their community and work experience placements.
Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. – abbreviated OPT, provides developmental day program services to adults who are living with an intellectual disability. Licensed and funded by the Province of Manitoba’s Community Living disABILITY Services (part of the Department of Families).
Life Skills:
Lifelong Learning:
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
- Health and Hygiene
- Safety
- Home Ec. Nutrition/Baking/Cooking
- Budgeting/Shopping
Lifelong Learning:
Lifelong Learning:
Art, Drama & Music:
- Literacy & Numeracy
- Computer Skills - Windows, Email, Internet & Internet Safety
- American Sign Language - French as a Second Language
- Money Smart, People Smart, Date Smart, Relationships, Family Studies, Circles
- Cultural Awareness - Indigenous Studies, Folklorama Research & Projects, Foods, Crafts
Art, Drama & Music:
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Art, Drama & Music:
- Art, Crafts Painting, Pottery
- Comic Book Creation
- Beauty Shop
- Drama - weekly w/ instructor
- Jewelry Creation, hand sewing, Crochet
- Seasonal/ Holiday Crafts
- Scrapbooking
- Creative Writing/ Journaling
- Movement Group
- Music & Band - weekly
- Science
- History/Current Events
- Book Unit
- Fine Motor
- Woods
Recreation:
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Bowling - weekly
- YMCA- Fitness
- Daily Fitness Program - OPT Fitness Centre
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Extensive Summer Excursion Programs - City and Rural (Festivals, Museums, Galleries, etc..)
- Travel Club - Thunder Bay (2011), Ottawa (2013), Churchill (2015)
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Sprocket's Dog Day Care
- Arnold Bros. Transportation
- Coronation Bowling Lanes
- Oakbank Stables
- Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre
- Holy Family Home
