Occupational Development Center

1. Occupational Development Center 640 Martha Ave Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-4269 "Working to Build Independence Since 1948"

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

3. 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.

4. 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. Occupational Development Center

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

6. 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.

7. Occupational Development Center • Amerimax • Gutter Screws • Spikes

8. Occupational Development Center • Buck Co. • Altman Clamps • Sliding Tees

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.Anne’s, Wal-Mart, TGIFriday’s, and Giant supermarket.

13. ODC’s Main Supporting Organizations • ODC Parents Group • ODC Women’s Auxiliary • The American Business Club (AMBUCS) - Lancaster Chapter

14. 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 Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale (Feb.)

15. ODC Social Events Sports Team Day, Mix & Match Day, Halloween, Pajama Day, & ODC Shirt Day

16. ODC Employee of the Month

17. ODC Annual

18. ODC Annual Christmas Party

19. UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING

20. 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 ODC’S 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 worker’s compensation insurance. Activities: Walk Across America, SHW Scavenger Hunt, Lower BP Event

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Occupational Development Center “Working to Build Independence Since 1948”

24. Occupational Development Center www.odcenter.org Phone: (717) 397- 4269 Fax: (717) 397- 4260