The Opportunity Center Program, a division of By Area Rehabilitation Center, provides adults with disabilities vocational rehabilitation and other site-based services. These services provide participants with social, life, and vocational skills. The programs combine to help participants to obtain a sense of empowerment as well as help them succeed socially in the community.  

ISS Program Manager:  Maria Rodriguez
Email:  [email protected]

Opportunity Center Waiver Services Programs Manager:  Amanda Piete
Email:  amanda[email protected]

For information regarding the Opportunity Center Program at Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, contact the Center at (281) 838-4477, or email the Center at [email protected].  ​

Programs:

  • Vocational Evaluation
  • Personal-Social Adjustment
  • Work Adjustment
  • Skill Training
  • Vocational Related Training
  • Activities of Daily Living Training
  • Transportation (Limited)
  • Case Management
  • Vocational Counseling
  • Job Readiness Training
  • Job Placement Activities
  • Job Coaching​
  • Employment Training 

Training:

  • Sheltered Workshop: Clients Receive personal, social and work skills training to enhance the ability to interact and participate in the community.
  • Assembly: Clients construct pallets and stakes which are sold to individuals and businesses.
  • Lawn Maintenance: Lawn care is provided at the Opportunity Center and at contracted sites. Skills training includes learning to operate push and riding lawnmowers, weed-eaters, and edgers.
  • Greenhouse: Clients perform cultivation and maintenance of vegetable, bedding and houseplants. These items are sold to the public.
  • Mail Service & Packaging: Clients perform a full range of bulk mailing services that include collating, folding, inserting, sealing, postage application and post office preparation.
  • Janitorial Services: Janitorial duties are performed at the Opportunity Center and various contracted work sites. Basic skills training in sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom care, buffing, etc.
  • Employment Training: Designed to assist individuals with disabilities transitioning from high school to employment by providing comprehensive employment skills training.

Donate To Our Capital Campaign:

Bay Area Rehabilitation Center seeks to raise $250,000 in donations over the next 2 years. The proceeds from this campaign will go towards addressing existing damages and ensuring necessary repairs for the building's future upkeep.

Our center would greatly appreciate your consideration of donating towards our capital campaign. Every single penny helps us get closer to our goal, no amount is too small!