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Our academic curriculum is comprised of reading, writing, language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, vocational training and community based instruction. Our students participate in athletic events such as Special Olympics and compete in softball, basketball, power lifting, track and field, soccer, swimming, cheerleading and flag football. Our student athletes have competed in State competitions for the past 10 years. In the visual and performing arts curriculum our students participate in theater productions, art exhibits and competitions, dance recitals, film making and photography. Our employment and training program is designed to create and develop self-sustaining small businesses designed around the skills of the young adults and formulate a training program for individuals interested in working in competitive environment.
Our Pride Academy, Inc. is a non-profit school for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide meaningful and innovative programs, in academics, athletics, fine arts and vocational training. Our program empowers our students to live productive and fulfilling lives at a reasonable cost. We are one of the few programs in Miami-Dade that provides these services to students from the ages of Kindergarten to Adulthood. Our Pride Academy is the proud founder of OPA Works. OPA Works is much more than employment; it is an opportunity to show the community at large the many talents and contributions of our developmentally disabled citizens. It is a movement to enhance the quality of life for ALL people by promoting inclusion and unity. Through three entrepreneurial ventures our clients improve their talents, learn new skills, and have a platform to show their abilities to the public and become competitively employed.
Organization name
Our Pride Academy, Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
32-0340720
Mission Category
Education & Youth
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,499,999
Primary Population Served
Individuals with Disabilities, Youth & Children, Other
Address
10100 SW 107 Avenue