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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 […]

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 […]

Announcing the Mearig Match for the Extraordinary Give!

Posted On:November 12, 2024

The Occupational Development Center has been a part of the Lancaster County Community Foundation‘s Extraordinary Give event every year since its inception. The highest amount we have raised during this annual one-day online giving event is $14,450 back in 2021. […]

A Reason to Celebrate!

Posted On:December 5, 2023

As we head into the new year, we are also heading into our 75th year in operation! What began in 1949 as the “Help-Self School” with two women and two kids, eventually grew into a full fledged “special education” facility […]