The ODC Blog

13 Benefits of Hiring Intellectually & Developmentally Disabled Employees

Posted On:March 3, 2026

Here at the Occupational Development Center we’re in the business of helping individuals with developmental disabilities find their best possible path to employment. In many cases, that might be in the community. But, sometimes business aren’t used to thinking about […]

GIFTS THAT GIVE HOPE GIFT FAIR

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Our Declaration of True Independence

Posted On:July 2, 2026

As we celebrate our freedoms during this Independence Day weekend, and the 250th anniversary of our nation, we should take some time to think about what freedom and independence mean for the people we serve at the ODC. For more […]

Food Truck Freddy is on the Run!

Posted On:April 1, 2026

We are in crisis mode here at the Occupational Development Center. We just noticed that our pal Food Truck Freddy is missing. And we checked out our security camera footage and realized that he wasn’t kidnapped; he escaped and is […]

Extraordinary Give Party 2025!

Posted On:October 29, 2025

Friday, November 21, 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Extraordinary Give is back and we are celebrating in style, and we want you to meet our newest neighbors, who also happen to be our oldest neighbors! Have You Ever Wanted […]

Big Projects on the Horizon – ODC Annual Appeal

Posted On:October 8, 2025

Dear Friends of the ODC, 2025 has been an interesting year as we continue our mission of providing vocational skills training and employment services to area adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is such rewarding work and we all […]