In August of 2021, we moved our Metro Day Program & Supported Employment office location to Aurora! Since then, we have hosted Holiday parties and various events. We also invite our team members to come and plug in at the available shared work space. If you haven't been able to visit just yet, we would love to have you stop by and take a look at our new space. We love it and we think you will too!

In October of 2021 Skye Rust joined our team as Community Services Manager at our Aurora Day Program location! She has a passion for growing and enhancing our Day Program and has been an invaluable asset to our team.

A huge Congratulations to Tiffany on getting her first job at

JoAnn Fabric & Crafts!

In late October of 2021, Tiffany began her first job at JoAnn's! Since her first day, she has excelled and has been building relationships with both co-workers and customers alike. She continues to gain confidence in her work and has very quickly become independent in her role. She has also recently been trained to use JoAnn's handheld devices to deliver curbside orders, and has done exceptionally well! Customers have had such a positive experience working with Tiffany that many have taken the time to write about their 5 star experience with her.

Working at Joann’s enables Tiffany to buy supplies for making blankets, dreamcatchers, and writing poetry.

Tiffany is looking forward to starting her Etsy shop soon so be on the lookout!

Cheyenne, WY: Last October, Direct Support Mentor Roy Barnes gave a presentation about his experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome to the Overture Wyoming advocacy group called VOICE, an acronym for Vision, Opportunity, Inclusion, Choice, and Empowerment.

Barnes grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, a time when Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum condition, was hardly known. As a result, he struggled socially and with his own sense of self-worth without any proper supports in place to address his issues.  It would not be until the year 2000, at the age of 33, that Barnes would be diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome after his mentor told him that his traits resembled those of one of young relatives, who was diagnosed with the same condition.

During Roy's presentation, in which he took questions from the listeners, he discussed some traits of those who are on the autism spectrum, including wanting a strong sense of routine, order, and predictability, and how it feels when such circumstances are not present or suddenly interrupted. Barnes also stressed the positive traits of those on the autism spectrum when it comes to their abilities as potential contributors to society including employment, attention to detail, discipline, and desire to please.

Roy has been working as a Direct Support Professional since December of 2018.  He also does some freelance writing and for around a decade, he covered travel destinations all over Europe and the USA as a commissioned travel writer.  Barnes has also been employed in retail, clerical, and call center jobs during his work career of gainful employment, proving that those with “other abilities” can be a contributor to society if given an opportunity.

Congratulations to the happy couple in Reno, Nevada!

Our very own Malissa was recently wed in December of 2021! Malissa has been receiving Intermittent Supported Living Arrangement(SLA) services with Overture since 2019. For those of you who may not be familiar, Intermittent SLA are supports that are tailored to an individual's specific wants and needs on an as needed basis. These services can be provided in any type of residential setting and are customized to provide the highest level of independent living. Malissa has been receiving these services in the apartment that she shares with her now husband! Malissa is also currently attending school at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno and is studying to be a paralegal.

There were so many amazing events held in 2021 that we had to take a glimpse back at some of our favorites!

In August of 2021 our entire team in the state of Colorado gathered for our Fourth Annual Kickball Tournament!

Our Wyoming team held their Holiday Party at the Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne!

Our Nevada team held their holiday party at a dance hall and learned to line dance!

In September of 2021, we had the opportunity to meet Jean Dempsey and her son Luke. At the time, Luke was living in a group home that was being forced to close due to lack of staffing, and he had very little time to find a new home. Not only did he need to find a new place to live, he was also in dire need of a residential placement that could accommodate for his unique supports. Fortunately, we were able to step in and assist Luke in moving into one of our host homes. Luke's current host home provider Livia developed an immediate bond with Luke, and he now has extraordinary care and more support than ever. It was clear to us early on that both Jean and Luke are very special people and we are so grateful that they are now a part of our Overture team!

As a proud part of their family, we are pleased to share this feature presentation of Jean, a short film about Jean's life and experiences as a rock climber in Colorado. Luke also makes his debut in the film and we couldn't be happier to see him on the big screen. Enjoy!

This Holiday Season, our Wellness Committee challenged us to create walls of gratitude in each of our offices. The walls featured notes from team members and participants detailing what they are most grateful for. The most colorful, creative wall was awarded a free lunch!

And the winners are:

August - January.

Katie Cohen

Hope Francis

Rachel King

Delanee Miller

Kara Prewett

Moussa Sane

Thommi Albrandt

Clay Cutler

Bonnie Dimas

Rich Gannon

Kevin Hockett

Amber Koskelowski

Karla Layman

Debra Medina

Megan Molnar

Honey Mcquillan

Paula Peace

Nicole Flores

Kenda Hunter

Melissa Joss

Aubrie Menghini

Kayla Yenter

Freddy Wilson