Occupational Development Center

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Occupational Development Center

• 640 Martha Ave
• Lancaster, PA 17601
• [phone]

"Working to Build Independence Since 1948"
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Mission Statement

• To provide high quality and cost effective
  vocational training and employment opportunities
  for Lancaster County adults with developmental
  disabilities.

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ODC History

• Founded in 1948
• Need to provide education to children with
  developmental disabilities.
• In 1958, state legislation passed a law requiring
  each public school system to provide for the
  education of children with mental retardation.
• Need for a program to continue the vocational
  training and personal development of the
  individual with developmental disabilities.

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Occupational Development Center

• Enables individuals to become more independent,
  develop appropriate job and social skills, and
  cultivates self-esteem through acknowledgement of
  their meaningful contributions to the community.
  

• Contracting with companies ensures that our
  program participants are provided with vocational
  training. In return, these companies receive a
  high quality, low-cost product.

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ODC Funding Source
60 Lancaster County MH/MR/EI 30 Production,
Mailing, and Mobile Work Crew Customers 10
Fundraising, Donations Grants

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ODC Work Activities Center

• Facility-based program where participants come to
  the organization and perform a wide variety of
  work.
• Types of work include mailings, small product
  assembly and packaging.
• All work assignments are supervised and reviewed
  before the materials are sent out to the customer.

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Occupational Development Center

• Amerimax
• Gutter Screws
• Spikes

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Occupational Development Center

• Buck Co.
• Altman Clamps
• Sliding Tees

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ODC Production Customers

• - Electron Energy Corporation
• Sir Speedy
• Bosch Security
• Ecore, Inc.
• RLM Advertising
• Stauffer's of Kissel Hill
• T.I.D.E Company
• Calloway House

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Occupational Development Center

• Mailing Department
• Certified to process mail
• Contract Customers
• Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
• Samaritan Counseling Center
• Friendship Community
• MDS (Mental Disability Services)
• Lancaster Bar Assoc.
• Ameriprise Financial
• Apex Advertising

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ODC Mobile Work Crew

• Workers travel to an off-site location. ODC
  staff supervise the crew to ensure safety, and
  that quality and quantity standards are met.
• Workers perform duties such as assembly, mailing,
  and packaging.

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STAR Employment Services

• Program participants may exhibit readiness and
  desire to enter the competitive work force.
• STAR Employment Specialists monitor and support
  the individual at their work site.
• Oregon Dairy, St.Annes, Wal-Mart, TGIFridays,
  and Giant supermarket.

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ODCs Main Supporting Organizations

• ODC Parents Group
• ODC Womens Auxiliary
• The American Business Club (AMBUCS) -
  Lancaster Chapter

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ODC Fundraisers
ODC Auxiliary Dinner Theatre Fundraisers
(Fall/Spring/Summer) ODC Parents Group Chicken
BBQ with Vendor Wellness Fair (May) ODC Parent
Group Nut Sale (Nov. - Jan.) ODC Auxiliary Wreath
and Poinsettia Sale (Dec.) ODC Auxiliary Spring
Flower Sale (May) ODC Auxiliary Luncheon
(Spring/Fall) Card Party Fashion Show
(Apr./Sept.) ODC AMBUCS Golf Outing (May) ODC
Ongoing Recycling Drives Ink Cartridges, cell
phones, etc. ODC Apparel Sale (1 time per
year) ODC Valentines Day Carnation Sale
(Feb.)
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ODC Social Events
Sports Team Day, Mix Match Day, Halloween,
Pajama Day, ODC Shirt Day
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ODC Employee of the Month
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ODC Annual
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ODC Annual Christmas Party
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UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING
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ODC Safety, Health Wellness

• Mission Statement The mission of the ODC S SHW
  Program is to improve and extend the lives of our
  employees and their families.
• Philosophy The philosophy of the program,
  supported by a committee comprised of 4 staff
  members representing all categories of
  employment, is to create an intrinsic interest in
  the ODC employee to enhance their general health
  and their quality of life. The ODC hopes that
  the employee extends this health interest into
  other aspects of their life and their family.
• Benefits The benefits of the ODCS SHW program
  are twofold. ODC benefits from healthier
  employees that have increased morale, increased
  physical and emotional strength, and decreased
  absenteeism due to illness. The ODC also
  benefits from reduced rates in health insurance
  and workers compensation insurance.
• Activities Walk Across America, SHW Scavenger
  Hunt, Lower BP Event

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ODC FOUNDATION
Primary Goals of The ODC Foundation are to -
Maximize the current and long-term impact of
charitable donations in furtherance of the ODC
Mission - Provide donors with significant
financial advantages tax benefits
convenience professional management,
versatility recognition and/or anonymity -
Educate the Lancaster community and other
constituencies regarding ways to give to the
ODC Foundation - Secure a financial future for
the Occupational Development Center. Whether
contributing to an ODC event, making an
unrestricted or restricted gift, or setting up a
trust, everyone can make a difference.
All gifts are tax deductible to
the extent permitted by law.
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Occupational Development Center

• Visitors are welcome to the Center, 8 AM to 3 PM.
• We are always interested in obtaining additional
  on-site work, or mobile work opportunities, for
  our program participants.

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Occupational Development Center

• Working to Build Independence Since 1948

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Occupational Development Center

• www.odcenter.org
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]