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 prorams 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 serves and supports they receive. 

Even before the devastating fire, WCDC’s ability to adequately meet the needs of its clients and their families was compromised because of space limitations and pressing demands for increased services. WCDC currently serves 85 individuals in our Day Program and has a staff of 60 employees.  According to information provided by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Eastern Shore Regional Office, there are 7,678 people waiting for day services statewide, and 73 on the waiting list in Worcester County.

Prior to the fire, WCDC’s long-term goal was to build a new facility for its day program and administrative offices. Obviously the need to move forward with these plans has become much more urgent.