Dale Rogers Training Center

About

Oldest & largest non-profit training & employment center for people with disabilities in Oklahoma
www.drtc.org
405-946-4489

Story

When a group of parents of young children with developmental disabilities formed the Oklahoma County Council for Mentally Retarded Children in 1953, they wanted a safe and caring place for their sons and daughters.

That same year Dale Evans Rogers, one of the most popular celebrities of her time, published Angel Unaware, an inspiring account of the life of her daughter Robin. The child was born with mental retardation and died just before she turned two. Yet her life, though brief, brought great joy to her family. For the rest of her life, Dale Rogers attributed her family’s strong values and their faith to Robin. Angel Unaware opened the door for changes for people with disabilities as it reached millions who admired Dale and Roy Rogers for their candor and their devotion to their daughter. As a tribute to Dale, the parents named the school after her.

By 1975 the young children of the families who founded the original Council were well beyond the age for public school. For their sake, and for hundreds like them, the Dale Rogers School began its transition from a school to a vocational training and employment center.

Over the years the Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc. (DRTC) has grown at a steady pace, acquiring federal contracts, winning awards, and implementing mobile workforce groups. The Board of Directors does not want the agency to be perceived just as another charity. They want DRTC to earn its own way, to show that people with disabilities can do quality work , and – to a great extent – earn their own way. The self-sufficiency of the agency, as well as the individuals, continues to grow. In fact, some individuals at DRTC even choose to give volunteer hours to other non-profits to benefit those less fortunate than themselves.

With more than 60 years of service, and continuing growth as an agency and as individuals, DRTC is proud to say we are the largest agency of our kind in the state of Oklahoma. How proud those pioneering parents and advocates from the 1950’s would be now! With the continued support of the Oklahoma City community, there is no limit to what DRTC can accomplish in the future as we continue blazing trails and building independence.

Mission

Dale Rogers Training Center supports people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment.

Products

Six easy ways to support people with disabilities in Oklahoma!

SHOP FOR A CAUSE
1. Buy a product from PRISM PLACE - Our Awards, Trophies & Engraving business
Individuals have the opportunity to produce stunning acrylic awards and gifts. Prism Place not only creates some of the finest trophies and awards in the southwest, but it also allows people with disabilities to contribute to society by earning their own way.
http://www.prismplace.org

2. Buy from WYMAN FRAME - Our retail & wholesale framing business
Wyman offers a wide range of high-quality, competitively priced picture framing products and services, including picture frame moulding, glass, matboard, foamboard, hardware and other supplies.
http://www.wymanframe.org

3. Use our SUBCONTRACTING & FULFILLMENT services
Do you have a job at your business that requires assembly, fulfillment, mailing, prep, labeling, packaging, folding or pre-staging? Consider bringing that workflow to DRTC. We have 100 willing and able workers that thrive in a repetitive environment.
http://www.drtc.org/programs/vocational-services-program/

4. HIRE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY at your place of business
Would you be interested in hiring a person with disabilities? We have job coaches on staff that will assist and train your employee, giving them the smoothest transition into your work place at no cost to you. Last year, 168 people with disabilities were placed in community jobs.
http://www.drtc.org/programs/employment-services/

5. Buy a product from our DRTC GIFT SHOP
Are you always looking for a great gift with “Made in Oklahoma” ties? Our gift shop provides a line of wonderful items, every item is under $30 and your purchase gives back, providing work opportunities to people with disabilities. Check out our latest products!
Visit us at:
2501 N Utah OKC, OK 73107
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
OR visit us 24/7 at:
http://www.drtc.org/shop/

6. Hire our MOBILE WORKFORCE
Do you need 5 or 6 highly capable people at your business 1-5 days a week to help with assembly or turnkey operations? We provide instant start-up with our own supervisor, workers comp and liability insurance. The morale boost and energy these teams bring to the business where they work is dynamic!
http://www.drtc.org/programs/mobile-workforce/mobile-workforce-for-your-business/