About Us

Core Values: Opportunities: Find them, create them. Understanding: Practice it, meet people where they are.
Integrity: Do it because it is right. Inclusion: Because it is right.

About Us

About Our Organization

OUI seeks to make a world where all ABILITIES are included; in the community, at school, at work, IN LIFE. Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 1974. We began with a focus of helping people with disabilities have an opportunity at employment and over the last four decades have expanded into a multitude of services that allow us to assist those seeking services fully participate in the communities they call home.

About our Programs and Services

Offered by Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., programs and services are conducted in such a manner that no person will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or segregation under such programs and services on the grounds of race, creed, color, age, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability.

Licenses and Accreditation

Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. is licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. We are registered with the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office as Non-Profit. We are proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. 

 

OUI is also a part of the following:

  • ACCSES Idaho

    • A State Association comprised of ten non-for-profits that provide Vocational Supports.  

  • Idaho Association of Community Providers

    • A State Association consisting of a combination of community-based providers including mental health providers, targeted service coordinators, children services, residential habilitation, and developmental disabilities services.

  • National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals

    • OUI values the people we serve and because of that, we also hold high value in the people providing those services. NADSP provides resources and curriculum that allows our Direct Support Professionals to become the best they can at what they do.

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Board of Directors

Sam Charles
Retired Forester
CHAIRMAN

Gary Bergan
Realtor, Team BMC
VICE CHAIRMAN

Christen Findley
State of Idaho Supreme Court-
Guardianship Mentor
PAST CHAIRMAN

Ken Kees
Retired CCI/Speer
TREASURER

Loretta Stowers
Retired Principal/Educator
Genesee/Culdesac
SECRETARY

John Kirschman
Retired/Part-time Adjunct Professor LCSC
BOARD MEMBER

Vacant
BOARD MEMBER

David Gittins
Retired Attorney
BOARD MEMBER

Polly Knutson
Professor-LCSC Accountant
BOARD MEMBER

Jana Gomez
Attorney-SEL
BOARD MEMBER

Rebecca Sarmiento
Parker Smith, & Feek Insurance
BOARD MEMBER

Pat Rogers
Happy Day Corporation
BOARD MEMBER

Vacant
BOARD MEMBER

Vacant
BOARD MEMBER

What Some of Our Participants Have Said

"My caregiver provided me with the help I needed without fail at a time that I just couldn't care for my Mom anymore because of work demands.  Because of her great service, I was able to keep Mom at home with me and she pulled our family together. How much better it was having Mom with us in my home rather than having to spend just a few hours a week with her during visiting hours trying to remember all the things that happened since the last time we saw her!"

Mary

"Although I was the last one to admit I needed some help around here, I am the first to confess you all were right!  Thanks so much for truly caring about me and for all the little things (and not so little too) you do for me around the house.  I will forever remain grateful!"

Bill

If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please apply online or bring application to the Snake River office.

Board member application