Local Partnerships

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 […]

A 75 Year Journey on the Road to Independence

Posted On:October 20, 2023

As we approach our 75th anniversary, we want to let you know that we are planning several major events to celebrate in 2024, and we would love to have you involved.

Annual Appeal 2023

Posted On:October 2, 2023

Annual Appeal 2023 A Message from Our Executive Director Dear Friends of the ODC, 2023 has been a good year for us here at the ODC. We have been able to welcome back more of our Program Participants and continue […]

ODC Night Out at Iron Hill Brewery – Lancaster

Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Every Day is National Disability Independence Day

Posted On:July 26, 2023

Every day is National Disability Independence Day at the ODC.