OADS

Building Pathways to Employment for Adults with Disabilities

Overview

OADS, located in Rohnert Park, provides paid work, adult education, employment training, and recreation activities both on-site and in the community for adults with developmental disabilities. OADS also contracts with a variety of businesses located in Sonoma County to provide work crews during program hours.

Program Goals

OADS provides pathways to future competitive employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through real work experience, skill development, job exploration, and community involvement. Participants develop the skills necessary for full participation in work and community life. Anticipated outcomes include:

  • Development of work experience through participation in paid work.

  • Development of employment skills including social and communication skills.

  • Understanding of job opportunities, expectations, and requirements.

  • Development of healthy habits for workplace wellness.

  • Demonstration of self-advocacy in a variety of settings.

Program Activities

Participants perform a variety of on-site jobs and community-based work at local businesses, parks, and bus shelters including packaging recycling, litter abatement, and janitorial services. Recreation activities and vocational education classes are conducted on-site and in the community that provide job exploration and the enjoyment of local parks and activities available to the public.

On-Site Activities

  • Product Packaging

  • Adult Education Classes

  • Studio Artwork and Showings

  • Daily Exercise and Table Games

  • Special Events and Seasonal Activities

Community-Based Activities

  • Paid Work at Local Businesses

  • Tours of Local Businesses

  • Career Center Trainings and Job Fairs

  • Volunteer Training at Nonprofit Agencies

  • Regional Parks and Recreation Area Trips

Our Facilities

OADS is located at our agency owned facility with program and office space in Rohnert Park. The newly built-out facility (2023) is a fully accessible licensed Adult Day Program #496804147 with a large room for group activities and special events, three program rooms, multiple bathrooms, kitchen, conference room, and relaxation room. Transportation is provided to and from OADS in the morning and afternoon and for community-based activities during the day with passenger vans located on-site.

“As a UCP of the North Bay client, our daughter Ali has absolutely thrived at OADS. Every morning she is excited to leave our house and join her friends in the program.”

— Jim and Terry Conolly

Learn more about this family’s experience with our OADS program.

OADS Contact Information

Address:

6593 Commerce Blvd.

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Contact Us:

Telephone:

(707) 763-9807

Program and Enrollment Information:

Jen Whalen

Director of Community Programs

(707) 584-5859, Ext. 2

jwhalen@ucpnb.org

Vittoria Trentacoste

Program Manager

(707) 763-9807, Ext. 1038

vtrentacoste@ucpnb.org