Occupational Development Center

Founded in 1970, Ephrata Area Rehab Services is a private, nonprofit agency that offers a range of programs for mentally disabled individuals. The agency provides assistance in the procurement of adaptive devices. It offers opportunities for awareness of recreation and community activities. Ephrata Area Rehab Services also provides activities that develop problem solving skills and decision making. The agency operates the Specialized Services Unit, which is a program that offers training sessions for the development of self-help skills, socialization and communication. Its Vocational Unit program, is licensed as a work activities program that provides opportunities for participation in mobile work crews and job sites. Ephrata Area Rehab Services maintains a location in Ephrata, Pa.

HistoryPEP was founded by a group of mothers, along with community residents, to offer a summer camp for their children with intellectual disabilities. Over its 45 year history, PEP has expanded to provide a variety of year-round vocational and social services to vulnerable adults, including Community Integrated Employment, In-house Production, Adult Literacy and Basic Education, Community Arts for Socialization, Adult Day Training including senior services, as well as Camp PEP.SpecialtiesFor 53 years, we've been providing Community Integration, Education, Jobs and Support to People with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities throughout the Philly region.