Why OCA?
Every goal reached. Every milestone celebrated. It all starts here.
Our Story
OCA is a place built on possibility—not limitations.
What started as a conversation on a park bench in 2008 has grown into a dynamic organization serving more than 300 children and adults each year across Central Florida.
OCA offers therapy, recreation, vocational training, and life skills programs for individuals with autism and other special needs—from 18 months to adulthood. With every program, we aim to remove barriers and create opportunity—so every participant can live with purpose, connect with peers, and reach their potential.
We focus on what each individual can do—because our community is full of joy, strength, and incredible ability.
And we’re here to support it.
The Need
Thousands of families are in need, but the options are few.
The need for affordable, accessible support for neurodivergent children and family members is urgent—and growing.
1 in 36 Children
is diagnosed with autism every year.
22,000+ Families
in Florida are on waitlists for services—some for over a decade.
$60,000 per Child
is the average annual cost of therapy services.
7.4% of Children
in Florida are uninsured, limiting access to developmental care.
Our Impact
Our programs deliver impact you can see—and feel.
When neurodivergent individuals are given access to meaningful programs, the results are measurable and life-changing.
100% of Participants
receive scholarships for access to OCA care.
300 Children and Adults
were served by OCA programs in 2024.
18 Graduates
completed our inaugural year of First Flight Academy in 2024.
100% of Participants
met at least two personal goals.
60% of Children
who participated in Early Intervention transitioned to a traditional Kindergarten setting.
2024 Financial Snapshot
Our Impact
Powered by community. Grounded in transparency.
OCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to financial transparency and equitable access. Every participant receives scholarship support—because we believe cost should never be a barrier to care.
For additional documentation or questions about funding, please contact our Administrative Office at information@gooca.org.