Since 1983, The Meadows Center for Opportunity, Inc. has been a non-profit, 501(c)3, sheltered workshop which provides persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to work, socialize and focus on a positive future.  Employees at The Meadows are involved in a variety of services.  For example, employees are responsible for product assembly, packaging, and data destruction. 

The Meadows is a dream come true.  It is the result of many years of planning and assessing the needs of these individuals.

The vocational training at The Meadows prepares workers for employment and learning.   Some employees will achieve complete independence and self-sufficiency.  All will gain increased confidence and self-worth.

Our mission is to provide each person the training and opportunity necessary for that person to realize his or her maximum employment productivity.

From the Oklahoma Department of Human Services:

“These services allow individuals to work and receive training in a controlled environment with many other people with disabilities.  Workers are paid in accordance with individual production and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

Services include assessment, training and transitional services leading to community job placement if the individual chooses. 

Sheltered workshops are operated under the direction of nonprofit agencies which often subcontract with businesses to provide work for the sheltered employees. These services are funded through state dollars and the Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW).” 

For additional information, visit the Oklahoma Department of Human Services website.