Community Engagement

If you are looking to take part in your community, this is the program for you! Explore options for volunteering, group employment, learning new skills, creating friendships, and more.

Build your resume with volunteer and group employment activities while exploring new jobs and interests in your community.

We provide support to-and-from community sites through private or public transportation.

Interested?

Please provide your contact information for one of our team members to get in touch and share more about our intake process.


Program Logistics


We provide person-centered planning services, ensuring you receive increased independence, self-reliance, and enhanced community integration.

  • Available 5 days a week, Monday through Friday.
  • We create an activities schedule that is tailored to your preferences and goals.
  • Receive 1:3 to 1:4 support.

 

Become a volunteer in your community:
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital
  • Plant It Again
  • Advantage Health Care
  • Porchlight Foodbank
  • Lemon Grove community garden
  • And more!


Key entrance criteria:


  • Adults, 18 and over, with an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
  • The individual must express an interest in small group day programming.
  • The individual does not present a danger to themselves or others.
  • Funding must come from the Regional Center or through private payment.




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Success Story

Kristen

Kristen is a fantastic example of how every person can truly make a difference. Kristen loves to play piano for friends in her program and often initiates singing and dancing to put everyone in good spirits. During her time in our program, Kristen has worked on many goals, which have allowed her to achieve independent living and become a volunteer at Scripps Memorial Hospital, where she has donated her time for seven years.

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Success Story

Gabby

Gabby has been a gifted artist since she was a toddler. When she joined OFA’s Community Engagement program in 2016, she was able to explore and share her love for art with her Direct Support Professional (DSP) Shaun, who is also a gifted artist.  In the fall of 2021, OFA facilitated an Art Day at the park. With a demand for authentic artistry, OFA reached out to Gabby to help lead a body painting activity. With great enthusiasm and the support of Shaun, Gabby put her skills in action and enjoyed the opportunity to lead such an exciting exercise.

 

 

Submit an Inquiry

Sound Like The Option For You?

Please provide your contact information for one of our team members to get in touch and share more about our intake process.