OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs

What an incredible honor! 🔥🏅

We're proud to celebrate OCA athlete Cruzen Harrington and Unified Partner Trae Steele, who helped lead the Torch Lighting Ceremony for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—a powerful moment that kicked off the games and showcased the spirit of inclusion, teamwork, and determination.

Watching Cruzen and Trae represent OCA on this national stage is a reminder of what's possible when athletes of all abilities are empowered to shine. ❤️💙

Watch the torch lighting here: https://bit.ly/4oNOw2Q

Building strength, confidence, and healthy habits 💪💙

OCA’s adult program recently spent time in the gym focusing on fitness, movement, and building stamina, an important skill that supports overall wellness and future workplace readiness. Through activities like these, participants are developing healthy routines, increasing endurance, and gaining skills that can help support success in everyday life and employment settings.

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and caregivers who show up with unwavering love, patience, and support every day.

At OCA, we see the impact fathers make in the lives of the individuals we serve, encouraging growth, celebrating milestones, and helping build confidence every step of the way.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at OCA. 💙

Summer days are better in the sensory garden ☀️🌿

OCA participants have been enjoying time outdoors exploring, relaxing, and engaging their senses in a space designed to encourage connection, creativity, and calm. From sunshine and fresh air to hands-on sensory experiences, the garden provides meaningful opportunities for individuals to learn, play, and simply enjoy the season together.

Here’s to a summer filled with growth and unforgettable moments! 💙

🏅 A few nights ago, we celebrated our Special Olympics team, the OCA Eagles, as they prepare to head to the 2026 National Games tomorrow!

A heartfelt thank-you to Richard Haines and the Haines Family Foundation for sponsoring this incredible opportunity and for joining us for a special send-off dinner. Your support is helping our athletes represent OCA on the national stage and pursue their goals through sport.

Tune in Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET to stream the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony live on ESPN+ and Disney+.

Good luck, Eagles! 💙

Congratulations, Jeff, on this remarkable milestone! 🎉

We're grateful for your support and partnership through the years.

WPC’s CEO Jeff Forrest, Sr. is celebrating his 47th year at WPC.
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For years, Ian’s family searched for a place where he would truly be seen, supported, and included. As a nonverbal adult with Angelman syndrome who requires around-the-clock care, they were often met with limitations, rejection, and programs that simply couldn’t meet his needs.

Then they found OCA.

Instead of hearing “no,” Ian and his family found a community that believed in his abilities, celebrated his individuality, and created opportunities for him to grow and contribute in meaningful ways. For Ian’s mom, OCA became more than a program, it became a partner in helping her son live a fuller, more joyful life. 💙

Every individual deserves the chance to belong, thrive, and be valued for exactly who they are. Learn more about OCA’s life-changing programs at gooca.org/programs.

We’re still smiling from such an incredible grand opening celebration! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate OCA’s expansion into Seminole County. We’re grateful for the families, supporters, community partners, and friends who helped make this milestone so special.

Now that our programs are officially underway, we’re excited to continue creating opportunities for our Seminole community.

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the day!