The Worcester County Developmental Center is committed to empowering adults with developmental and physical disabilities to be productive, responsible, and participating members of the community by identifying, enhancing, and creating opportunities so all individuals can achieve their highest level of economic and social independence.
Since its inception in 1971, WCDC has served as a lifeline for adults with developmental disabilities – a bridge to friendship, work and independence. Our educational, social, vocational, and residential programs are designed to encourage self-reliance, achievement, and economic independence. Services are based on an individual directed approach. Each program participant, with assistance from their team, chooses the services and supports they receive.
The principles of WCDC are: productivity, and integration and inclusion. All projects and activities of the WCDC programs are carried out in a manner consistent with these core principles.
INDEPENDENCE – Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are the primary decision-makers regarding their rights and their lives, including services and supports they may receive. They have decision-making roles in policies and programs that affect their lives.
PRODUCTIVITY– Individuals with developmental disabilities enjoy the opportunity to work, to contribute to society, and to pursue meaningful and productive lives.
INTEGRATION/INCLUSION – Individuals with developmental disabilities have access to opportunities and the necessary support to be included in community life, have interdependent relationships, live in homes and communities, and make contributions to their families and community.
WCDC conducts a variety of programs that give its clients meaningful work experience and training. Programs include Catering, Linen Service, Cleaning and Janitorial Services and Lawn Care Services. WCDC provides these services to businesses throughout Worcester County.
In addition, WCDC operates ‘Inner Ocean’. Inner Ocean is a company by the WCDC which gives our clients a chance to create beautiful and natural glycerin soaps. These high quality soaps are made from seaweed harvested from the Assawoman Bay. Best of all, Inner Ocean gives meaningful employment to adults with intellectual disabilities You can view or order these soaps here: http://innerocean.wcdcservices.org/
You can find out more about the Worcester County Developmental Center at their website: http://wcdcservices.org/
