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2nd Annual Robert L. Richards Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit the ODC

Friday, September 26, 2025 Friday, September 26th at Crossgates Golf Club One Crossland Pass, Millersville, PA 17551 Format: Four Person Scramble | 18 Holes Price: Individual – $100/Team – $400 Sponsorships Available Here! Prizes: TBD Schedule of Events: Check-In: 8:30 […]

Food Truck Fest is Back! And answering the 2 questions everyone is asking

Posted On:April 1, 2024

(April 1, 2024) – Lancaster, PA. The 6th Annual ODC Food Truck Fest at Stauffer Park is just around the corner: June 1, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. But more importantly, we are here to provide answers to […]

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 […]

Every Day is National Disability Independence Day

Posted On:July 26, 2023

Every day is National Disability Independence Day at the ODC.