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.

OCEAN CITY - (June 2, 2009) The Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) recently presented an MACS 2009 Excellence in Direct Support award to Roy Suggs and a Certificate of Recognition to Harriett Fisher, staff members of Worcester County Developmental Center, Inc. (WCDC).

Click the link below to view the WCDC August Lunch Menu.

WCDC Lunch Menu

9/07/07

Tuesday, September 4^th marked another beginning for Worcester County Developmental Center, Inc. The devastating fire that destroyed the building on Newark Road has forced the Day Program to shut down temporarily, but we anticipate that it will be for a short while. When we reopen, it will be in an alternate location, allowing the site in Newark to be devoted entirely to the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Day Program facility.

The Residential, Supported Employment and Support Services Programs have continued without interruption. Day Program staff members are working in the Residential homes. Administrative staff is using the job club and the finance trailer. You may reach us at 410-632-2382.

We have located a warehouse-type building in Snow Hill that is available for us to rent. Per State of Maryland regulations, there are adjustments and additions necessary before we can make a Day Program facility out of it. These renovations take time, but will be accomplished as soon as possible, and our Day Program will reopen at 310 E. Market Street in Snow Hill.

We remain committed to empowering developmentally challenged adults in making individual choices in how they live and work in Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset Counties. Weekly enrichment activities are being planned for participants in the Day Program.

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has made a very generous offer to help us out financially. They have set aside $10,000 to be used as a match for any donations made to WCDC. In order to have your donation matched, make the check out to “Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore” and mark it “WCDC Emergency Fund.” Mail donations to the following address:

WCDC Emergency Fund
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
1324 Belmont Avenue, Suite 401
Salisbury, MD 21804

As always, we appreciate your continued support.