Day Programs

Every day is a chance to experience something new.

Our four distinct day programs are designed around the age and ability of the individuals we serve:

OE’s educational Day Programs are essential to helping each person we serve grow and thrive. Designed with care and intention, these programs focus on developing life skills, building self-sufficiency, and creating moments of joy. Each curriculum is thoughtfully tailored to match an individual’s interests and abilities, ensuring that learning feels personal and empowering.

While schedules provide a comforting rhythm, activities are always evolving to keep each day fresh and engaging. Every experience is guided by passionate and skilled Direct Support Professionals, who walk alongside participants throughout the day. They offer support when needed, inspire confidence, and encourage each person to reach their goals – and dream up new ones. At OE, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and celebrate the unique potential within every individual.

For more information about OE, download our Programs and Services Handbook. To learn more about Day Programs, download a copy of our Day Programs Supplemental Guide.

Career Connections

For those developing community and employment skills.

Daily Living Skills

For those who need support with communication and everyday essentials.

Enriching Possibilities

For those learning to care for themselves.

Renewed Horizons

For those age 50+ diagnosed with a disability, including dementia.

Day Programs Curriculum

Components	Daily Living Skills	Enriching Possibilities	Renewed Horizons	Career Connections
Arcade				X
Art	X	X	X
Bingo			X
Community Engagement & Enrichment	X	X	X	X
Computers		X	X	X
Communication	X
Connect				X
Connections		X	X
Cooking		X	X	X
Create and Innovate				X
Discover				X
Discovery		X	X
Encore		X	X
Explore				X
Express Yourself			X
Financial Training				X
Foundational Studies				X
Free Art			X
Games & Puzzles		X	X
Grooming	X
Gross Motor Skills	X
Hands-On Sensory	X
Health & Safety				X
Icebreakers				X
Interpersonal Skills				X
Library		X	X	X
Life Skills				X
Listening	X	X	X	X
Music	X	X	X	X
Nature		X	X
Now Showing		X	X
Physical Wellness				X
Puzzles	X
Reading	X	X	X
Recreation		X
Reminiscing			X
Science		x	x (1x monthly)
Sensory	X	X
Sports & Exercise			X
STEAM				X
Table Activities	X
Tablets	X	X	X	X
Vocational Activities				X

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Your support makes sure everyone has real opportunities.

Because the educational curriculum we use for our day programs is not funded by the state, OE relies on the generosity of our donors to keep these programs viable, growing, and successful. Your ongoing monthly support or one time donation can help make sure our clients and their families continue to have access to the opportunities they deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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