Opportunity Knocks is an Illinois 501c.3 non-profit organization that serves young people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through social, recreational and life-skills programming.
THE MISSION: The Opportunity Knocks (OK) mission is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities so they may pursue their educational, occupational and social interests.

VISION: We envision a community where individuals with DD have an active and supported presence. The people we serve are Warriors and it is our belief that their place in the community is both valuable and necessary.

Our socially interactive programming, places consistent emphasis on the value of self-advocacy and community. The goal is to provide opportunities for self-enrichment in the life of the Warrior, in turn giving the Warrior an opportunity to enrich the fabric of their community.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE: Warriors have unique and exceptional abilities that diversify and strengthen their communities. OK will be guided by the interests of the individual. Our Warriors will be equal architects and their self-advocacy will serve as the foundation of all program development.

OK GOALS:
In all of our programming initiatives, we will focus on four primary goals:
1. Build Independence
2. Foster Self-Advocacy
3. Broaden Life Experiences
4. Instill & augment a sense of community