For more than 50 years, Caldwell Opportunities has helped adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive in their community.
Each program is designed to meet adults with IDD where they are — and help them get where they want to go.
Job skills, work habits, communication, and social competencies that build a path to meaningful employment.
Learn about ADVPDaily structure, friendships, art, recreation, volunteering, and community outings that build confidence and connection.
Learn about Day SupportsPersonalized supports funded through the NC Innovations Waiver — including community living, supported employment, and respite.
Learn about Innovations
When Marcus joined COI three years ago, his family worried about his transition out of high school. Today he volunteers at the Caldwell Public Library twice a week, has built friendships across our program, and is exploring supported employment.
His story isn't unusual at COI — it's the goal of everything we do.
If you're caring for an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability and looking for daytime structure, vocational growth, or community connection — we can help you understand your options and start the enrollment conversation.
See eligibility & enrollmentLocal businesses, libraries, museums, and nonprofits partner with us to host our participants for volunteer work — gaining reliable help and helping our community become more inclusive.
Become a partnerOur College Avenue campus is built around the activities that make daily life rich — creative work, social time, learning, and movement.
Participants and staff have planted this season's vegetable garden — proceeds support our recreation programs.
A new weekly volunteer placement begins this month with the Caldwell County Public Library system.
Twelve COI athletes brought home ribbons from the regional Special Olympics competition.