Our Place transforms lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
About Our Place
At Our Place, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop meaningful relationships, engage in productive activities and grow through life experiences.
This transforms them into contributing members of their community and makes the community stronger.
Our Place Programs
Our Place programs help participants develop the skills and gain the experiences they need to be engaged citizens while enjoying full lives.
Support Us!
You can join the experience of transforming lives for these valuable members of our community by volunteering your time and donating to support programs.
Meet Some Of The People Who Make
Our Place The Special Place It Is
Elizabeth
Participant
“I love hanging out with my friends and especially going to community lunch.”
Lorrecia
Community Partner
“The Township’s relationship with Our Place is invaluable. We appreciate all you do for the pantry – we couldn’t do it without you.”
Sterling
Staff
“In our daily discussion I often use a quote for our participants to follow as they continue to develop and grow as adults. One of my favorites is ‘When nothing is certain, anything is possible’ by Mandy Hale.”
Robin
Donor
"Our Place provides a day that has purpose and, most importantly, a place to hang with friends."
Chris
Parent
"As parents, we are thrilled to see Matthew thrive at Our Place. From his heart, each day he says with a smile, “I love Our Place.”
Lesley
Volunteer
“Our Place nurtures the best in everyone. It’s filled with kindness and positive energy that quickly spreads between participants, staff and volunteers. It’s a happy place to make new friends.”
Our Place Collections
Empowering participants through expression - Our Place Collections shows how our participants are empowered through creative expression, as demonstrated in their profiles, videos, written words, and audio reflections.
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Meet Our Participants
Get to know our participants as they share their interests and favorite things.
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Videos
Short videos capture moments of connection and show what a full life in the community looks like.
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Written Words
See their world through the words of our participants – newsletters, group poems and published anthologies.
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Inspirations
Listen to audio recordings of participants, staff, family members and volunteers as they reflect on what inspires them.