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OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs

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OCA focuses on what an individual CAN DO.
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Providing Opportunity, Building Community, Maximizing Ability for Individuals With Autism and Other Disabilities www.GoOCA.org

*All media content was taken with participants permission and does not include anyone currently receiving therapy services. OCA was founded in 2008 with the knowledge that children and adults with Autism and other disabilities need more opportunities to engage in age-ap

propriate activities with their typical peers. We offer Recreation Programs, Adult Program, Camps, Special Olympics training, ABA Therapy and other services for the Special Needs Community in Central Florida. “Special Needs” are commonly defined by what a person CAN’T do.

06/04/2026

What an incredible day celebrating OCA’s expansion into Seminole County! ✂️🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration in Longwood. We’re thrilled to officially open our doors and begin serving more individuals and families throughout Seminole County.

We’re especially grateful to Orlando Health, whose generous support played a vital role in bringing this campus to life. Their partnership and commitment to our mission have helped make this expansion possible, creating even more opportunities for individuals with special needs to grow, connect, and thrive.

A big thank you goes to all our community partners, families, supporters, and friends who helped make this special day possible!

06/02/2026

1 day to Seminole ✨

Our new Longwood campus, which is opening tomorrow, will bring OCA’s adult programs to Seminole County.

Designed for individuals ready for greater independence and purpose after the school years, these programs offer individualized support and opportunities to build real-life skills such as budgeting, meal prep, and community navigation.

Participants also gain experience through job training and volunteer opportunities, helping them take the next step forward with confidence.

Register today at https://gooca.org/register/

06/01/2026

🎉 Big things are happening at OCA! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of our new Seminole County location, expanding opportunities, individualized support, and life-changing programs for children and adults with special needs across Central Florida. 💙💚

Join us for an afternoon of connection, celebration, delicious food, and a ribbon-cutting as we officially welcome OCA to Longwood!

Thank you again to our wonderful volunteers for helping us set up for the occasion!

05/29/2026

The marquee sign is officially going up at OCA’s new Longwood location, and we are one step closer to opening our doors to an even bigger space for connection, growth, and community.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for our Grand Opening celebration on June 3rd ✨ Thank you to Orlando Health for helping make this dream possible!

05/27/2026

We’re getting ready to open the doors at OCA Longwood — and we need your help! 💙

We’re looking for 20 volunteers on Monday, June 1st, from 9 AM – 2 PM to help us set up our new space. Tasks include:
✨ Putting together furniture
✨ Organizing supplies
✨ Prepping classrooms and activity spaces

Your support helps us create a space where individuals with special needs feel welcomed, supported, and empowered every day.

Grab your friends and sign up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/4f9W2lE

05/26/2026

At OCA, learning happens through experience 💙

Our participants recently explored a sensory fair across campus where they stopped at different stations to smell, taste, touch, and discover the world in new ways. From fun snacks to unique scents, each activity helped build awareness of how our senses work together.

Along the way, they filled out their own “sensory passports,” earning stamps for every new experience. ✨

05/25/2026

Spending spring in the sensory garden 🌱

Our adult participants have been enjoying time gardening, getting their hands in the soil, caring for plants, and indulging in the rhythm of being outdoors together.

A heartfelt thank you to Autism Speaks, Harper Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., and the Winter Park Rotary Club for making our sensory garden possible and bringing so much joy and connection to OCA. Moments like these create space for learning, routine, and a sense of accomplishment in a calm, engaging environment. 🌿

05/24/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from opening our new campus in Longwood, and we want to share why this new location matters so much.

Too many families are still waiting. Waiting for services. Waiting for answers. Waiting for the right place for their child.

With thousands of families on waitlists across Florida and access still out of reach for many, the need is clear.

Our expansion into Seminole County is about changing that. Bringing programs and opportunities closer to home for families across Seminole, Lake, Volusia County, and beyond.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4mimlYp

05/22/2026

When OCA cuts the ribbon on its new Seminole County campus on June 3, it will represent much more than a new location.

For many Central Florida families, it represents hope for what comes after school services end. Turning 22 often means losing critical school-based support and facing an uncertain future.

Thank you to Spectrum News 13 for spotlighting Brandon’s story and the growing need for adult services, life skills programs, and housing solutions in Central Florida.

At OCA, we’re committed to creating opportunities and support for individuals with special needs long after they leave the school system. 💙 To learn more about OCA Seminole programs, visit https://bit.ly/4mimlYp.

05/21/2026

☀️ Help make summer camp extra special for OCA campers! ☀️

We’ve created an Amazon Wishlist filled with items that help our campers learn, play, and thrive all summer long. Every donation makes a difference for the individuals and families we serve! 💙

Shop the wishlist here:
https://amzn.to/4nGXM8d

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5165 Adanson Street
Orlando, FL
32804

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14078087837

Website

http://gooca.org/, https://linktr.ee/oca4u

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