       
Opportunity Center- Easter Seal Opens New Program in Randolph County
The Opportunity Center- Easter Seal is proud to announce the opening of a new program in Wedowee and will provide a range of much needed services to d...Read More... On March 17, 2009 the O.C. Board of Directors' Annual Meeting was held at Classic On Noble in Anniston. A report was given by state representatives. O...Read More... CARF has announced that Opportunity Center-Easter Seal has been accredited for a period of three years for the following programs... Read More... The Opportunity Center recently hosted the Easter Seals Alabama Annual Meeting in Anniston. The event was a huge success with participants coming from...Read More... As you can see, we've just launched our new website. Please take a look around to learn more about everything we offer to businesses, the community, a...Read More... View All News Affirmative Action Statement The Opportunity Center does not discriminate in the recruitment, employment, promotion, and remuneration of salary, based on race, religion, national origin, color, age, gender, citizenship status, veteran’ status or disability. |
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About Us
The Opportunity Center-Easter Seal Community Rehabilitation Program is a training and employment resource centrally located at 6300 McClellan Blvd., Anniston, Alabama 36202. It is owned and operated by the Alabama Easter Seal Society, and is an agency of the United Way. Many individuals served through the Opportunity Center programs are referred by the Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Service (AVRS). Clients residing in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Randolph, and Talladega counties are eligible for services. The primary goal of the Opportunity Center is to enable disabled individuals to develop personally and vocationally and to learn skills and work habits necessary to obtain and maintain competitive employment.
->MEET OUR STAFF (click here) Services offered include: Assessment: Vocational Evaluation/Situational Assessment, Career Exploration, and Pre-Employment Testing (in-house or on-site). Employability Development: Work/Personal Adjustment Training, Mobile Adjustment, Job Readiness Classes, Driver's Education, GED, Personal Development Training, Counseling Support Groups, Computer Training and Forklift Training. Employment Services: Job Development, Job Coaching, Job Retention, Follow-Up, and Supported Employment. Support Services: Meals and Transportation. Work Services and Workshop Employment: May be available to those individuals who have completed a rehabilitation program (usually to complete primary contracts within the workshop). Additionally, a limited number of positions may be available to non-disabled individuals. Contract Services: The Opportunity Center offers a state of the art, well equipped manufacturing and servicing facility supplying local industries and military services. Mission Statement To provide vocational development and extended employment for the mentally, emotionally and physically disabled and other persons with barriers to employment to maximize their employment potential. Three important components of this mission include:
History of the Opportunity Center The Opportunity Center - Easter Seal was founded in 1956 as a Homebound Program serving the disabled in their homes. The work center opened on September 10, 1956 serving 25 clients who trained on numerous contracts for local industries. Buildings and program expansion continues through funds from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Rotary Club and the estate of Judge L. B. Liles. Growth and quality services continue to generate more job placements and client referrals. Our Service Area  |