1010 Herring Avenue Wilson, NC 27893
252-291-0378 Telephone 252-291-1402 Fax
Diversified Opportunities' Mission is to provide vocational evaluation, training and placement for individuals, age sixteen and over, with disabilities or disadvantaged circumstances so that they might secure an optimal earned income and enhance their independence in the community.
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Our service began in Wilson, North Carolina in January 1975, as a satellite site for Rocky Mount. The staff of 4 served 30 individuals with disabilities. Diversified Opportunities, Inc. became an independent program in 1979… More than 30 years ago…
Today, our staff of 14 serves more than 75 trainees and consumers daily. We consistently meet our goals and objectives through partnerships with local businesses, the generosity of our supporters and the dedication and contributions of our talented team members, vocational trainees and clients.
Diversified Opportunities maintains CARF accreditation, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and is a United Way Member Agency.
Our Team
Cindy Dixon - Executive Director
Carlton Goff - Business Manager
Tracy Puddy - Program Manager
Angie Upchurch - Operations Manager
Becky Boykin Rose McDaris Ericka Simmons
Michael White Barbara Wilkins
Barbara Dezern Joni Tyson Jeanie Pittman
Programs
Adult Developmental and Vocational Program:
ADVP provides organized activities for adults with developmental disabilities to prepare them to work and live as independently as possible.
Seniors Program
This program assists aging adults, 45 years and older, with developmental disabilities with structured day activities such as crafts, exercise socialization and community inclusion. It is designed to keep them engaged socially with a focus on remaining independent.
Compensatory Education
In conjunction with Wilson Community College, trainees with developmental disabilities receive instruction in basic reading and writing skills. Personal and community living skills are also taught in the classroom sessions.
Vocational Evaluation
This program identifies an individual’s vocational interests, assets and limitations through testing, situational assessments, interviews and behavioral observation. These findings are then used to design an individualized rehabilitation program.
Work Adjustment
Building on an individual’s vocational assets, this program prepares a trainee for entry into the competitive labor market by providing a realistic setting to develop good work habits while earning a paycheck.
Supported Employment
The goal of Supported Employment is to provide employment opportunities to trainees with severe disabilities, enabling them to become as independent as possible in an integrated society. Supplemental Evaluation or Situational Assessment evaluate interests and abilities. Intensive Training services include on-job-site training. Long-Term Vocational Support involve on-site visits to ensure the trainee’s continued success.
Job Development and Placement
Finding a job for every trainee is our major goal. Our community placement specialists teach job seeking skills, maintain contact with area employers and match capabilities with employer needs.
Job Coaching
Once a trainee for Work Adjustment and Supported Employment is employed, job coaches teach job duties, promote job retention skills, and encourage appropriate social skills in the workplace.
Allied Services
This program provides work training assessments for individuals sponsored by other agencies to include the Department of Social Services, private rehabilitation, and private industry.
Production Operations & Capacity
Bulk Mailing
Hand Assembly
Packaging
Packing & Shipping
Mail Pieces Assembly
Inspection
Order Fulfillment
We extend our sincere thanks to our Benefactors and Supporters!
Your support helps us achieve our Mission to provide vocational evaluation, training and placement for individuals age sixteen and over with disabilities or disadvantaged circumstances so that they might secure an optimal earned income and enhance their independence in the community.
Platinum ($5000 and Above)
BB&T IT Department Lighthouse Project
Bridgestone
Wayne V. Gay & Wilson County Sheriff Employees
Gold ($2000 - $4999)
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Williamson
Cindy Dixon
Angie Upchurch
Silver ($500 - $1999)
Alliance One International
BB&T AML Department Lighthouse Project
BB&T Information Security Lighthouse Project
Bridgestone Employees*
Marvin Coghill
Donald Evans
Carlton Goff
Elizabeth Hooks
Rick Jacobs
Teneka Lucas
Tracy Puddy
Agnes Speight
Wilson Rotary Club
Bronze ($100 - $499)
BB&T Employees (United Way Designations)
Daniels Chapel Mens Fellowship
Daniels Chapel JWE Auxilary
Jamie Batts
Kathi Black
Becky Boykin
Kay Bunch
Barbara Dezern
Christa Goff
Frank Heacox
Mr.& Mrs. Rick Hudson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Joyner
Joyner’s Funeral Home
Kelly Kingry
Knights of Columbus
Jennifer Lantz
Rose McDaris
Merck
Susan Myers
Zelle Phelps
Jeanie Pittman
Lanette Pridgen
Ericka Simmons
Joni Tyson
David Wagner
Barbara Wilkins
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Williams
C.T. Williford Fund
Friends ($1 - $99)
Debbie Bass
Dale Bone
Teresa Finch
Tommy Finch
Michelle Galloway
Bonnie Gay
Nichole Graham
Tony Greene
Ken Johnson
Mike Jones
Bernard McLeen
Sheila Milne
Richard Phillips
B. L. Plauche
Jerry Pridgen
James Smith
Robbyne Terry
Cathy Webb
Michael White
Melanie Womble
In-Kind Contributors
BB&T Support Services
Bridgestone
Sandi Faircloth
Karen Godwin
Graziani Recording Studio
HWM Office Environments
Kendra Howell
Carlton Goff
Christa Goff
Alison Kennedy
Jason Kennedy
Mt. Zion PP Baptist Church
Matt Parisi
Prime Time International
Sandoz
Joni Shelton
Reverend Johnny Sullivan
Towe Insurance
If you would like to support Diversified Opportunities, Inc. financially, please open and fill out our pledge card.
2010-2011 Board of Directors
Hearn Walston – Chairman
Bridgestone
Ken Jones (Vice-Chairman)
Sheriff Wayne Gay (Secretary/Treasurer)
Donald Evans (Member-at-Large)
Evans McTavish-Agricraft, Inc.
Willie Williams (Member-at-Large)
Paul Blake (Past-Chairman)
Blake Law Firm, PLLC
Leslie Atkinson
County Commissioner
Jim Barrow
Bridgestone
Pearl Finch
Professional Counselor
Hadie Horne
Wilson Community College
Agnes Speight
City of Wilson
Tim Williford
Southern Piping
Randy Willis
Alliance One International, Inc.
1010 Herring Avenue
Wilson, North Carolina 27893
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Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
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