OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs

09/07/2026

Calling all actors, storytellers and creative thinkers! Registration is now open for OCA's Running Man Theatre fall season!

The season begins with a four-session Playwriting Workshop in collaboration with Orlando Family Stage. The workshop will be held on Sept. 22 and 24 and Sept. 29 and Oct. 1 from 4:00-5:15pm.

🎭 Rehearsals begin: Oct. 13
🎭 Performance: Dec. 11 at Orlando Family Stage
🎭 Cost: $175

Create the story. Perform the show. Be part of something that has never existed before! Register today at the link in our bio!

09/04/2026

Ready to run, walk or roll for a great cause? Registration is open for OCA’s seventh annual Monster Dash! 🎃

Join us Saturday, Oct. 17, at Blue Jacket Park for a 5K, Kids’ Fun Run or Family Stroll, all benefiting OCA’s programs for individuals with special needs.

Grab your costume, gather your crew and sign up today at gooca.org/monster-dash

09/03/2026

💙 Attention, OCA families!

OCA will be closed Friday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our participants, families and staff enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend!
Regular programming will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

09/02/2026

🎉 Parent Night Out is Here!

You asked for it, and we’re delivering! Join us for our first Parent Night Out filled with friends, games, dancing, pizza, and lots of fun!

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 OCA Orlando Campus
💲 Cost: $45 per participant

Longwood participants are welcome to join! Transportation will be provided from the Longwood Campus to the Orlando Campus.

Space is limited, so be sure to register your participant. We can’t wait for a fun night together! 🎶🍕🎉

🎉 Parent Night Out is Here! You asked for it on the survey, and we’re delivering! Join us for our first Parent Night Out filled with friends, games, dancing, pizza, and lots of fun! 📅 Friday, September 11 ⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 OCA Orlando Campus 💲 Cost: $45 per participant Longwood p...

09/01/2026

🏌️ Registration is open for First Tee - Central Florida’s Inclusive Golf Program!

This welcoming eight-week program gives individuals ages 7–21 the opportunity to learn golf, build life skills and have fun. No prior golf experience is needed!

Classes begin Sept. 12 at PGA TOUR Superstore Orlando and Forest Lake Golf Club. Spots are limited, so register today: https://firstteecfl.org/

08/31/2026

Creating meaningful opportunities takes a village.

It takes intentional support, responsible use of resources, meaningful relationships, and a community that recognizes the strengths and abilities of every individual.

In our latest blog, we explore what it really takes to build opportunity for our neurodiverse friends and why that work matters. 💙

Read the full blog here to learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4gmrBcr

When you think about supporting autism programs, you may picture the visible moments – a young adult learning job skills, a group participating in a fitness class, or a child gaining confidence in …

08/28/2026

We are so grateful for partners like Gap.

The Gap serves as a vocational instruction site for OCA, providing meaningful opportunities for our adult participants to build real-world skills and gain hands-on employment experience in a supportive setting.

These partnerships help individuals take important steps toward greater day-to-day independence and routine.

Thank you, Gap for being part of our community and investing in our participants 🙌

08/27/2026

It’s back! 👻🏃 OCA’s seventh annual Monster Dash returns Saturday, October 17 at Blue Jacket Park!

Tis the witching hour to break in your favorite costume before the tricks and treats. Gather your family, friends, and co-workers and get involved by registering for the 5K, kids’ fun run, or ¼-mile family stroll.

Not a runner? You can still make a monstrous impact! Become an event sponsor, volunteer your time, or make a donation. Every contribution helps OCA provide affordable, empowering programs and services for special needs families.

Get involved at ooca.org/monster-dash/

08/26/2026

Make a splash before summer ends! 💦☀️

Join the Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club for the Special Needs Splash Pad Pool Party—a morning of fun, connection, and belonging for Central Florida families.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 Oviedo Aquatic Center
148 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, FL

Admission is FREE, but space is limited to 50 guests.

08/24/2026

From 18 months to 65 and beyond, OCA is here for every age, every stage, and every new challenge.

Our individualized therapy, recreation, and adult programs grow with each participant—building communication in early childhood, confidence and friendships through the school years, and life skills, independence, and purpose in adulthood.

Just as importantly, OCA walks alongside families through transitions, providing trusted guidance and a community where their loved ones can grow, connect, and truly belong.

Find the right program for your family at gooca.org/programs