Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities

IT’S OUR MISSION & OUR CALLING.

We provide educational, residential, and community resources and support from birth through adulthood.

Building Bridges Between Families and Resources

The Seneca County Opportunity Center is here to advocate for and guide members of our community through what can be a complex landscape of available resources, to ensure that every family can quickly access the assistance they need.

What do Service and Support Administrators do?

Service and Support Administrators (or SSAs) are personal advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Serving as a guide, SSAs monitor each service a person receives and also refer families and individuals to community resources.

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Here’s How to Access Services

We make it easy to access services, supports, and resources. If your loved one has or may have a disability, here’s how to get started:

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Call us at (419) 447-7521 ext. 1119, email at lefretz@senecadd.org or stop into the Seneca County Opportunity Center.

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Serving Individuals from Birth Through Adulthood

SCOC has been providing education and services in Seneca County, Ohio since 1956. Operating under the Seneca County Board of Developmental Disabilities since 1967, SCOC serves individuals across their lifespan, striving to support and enrich the lives of every individual in our community.

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August 2025 Statistics

575

TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED

93

EARLY INTERVENTION

56

SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY

185

CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICE COORDINATION

272

ADULTS RECEIVING SERVICE COORDINATION

51

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Check out the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan: Strategic Plan 2025-2027 (5).pdf

Upcoming SCOC Events

SCOC Board Meeting

October 21, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

5pm

Halloween Parade

October 25, 2025 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Downtown Tiffin (10am)

October Letting Lew Know

October 29, 2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Join us on Teams for Letting Lew Know on Wednesday, October 29th, at noon! Superintendent Lewis Hurst will provide updates on the latest news from the Opportunity Center. All people who receive services and their families are welcome to attend! If you need the link, contact Hannah at hhawk@senecadd.org or 419-447-7521 ext. 1145.

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Helpful Resources

Resources for Provider Agencies or DSPs

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Resources for Parents and Caregivers

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