Working.
Holding a job.
Earning a paycheck.
Paying taxes.
It's how we make our way, but it's also something more.
Feeling useful.
Earning self-respect.
Contributing to our community.
Each year nearly 200 workers with severe disabilities are working because of Pearl Buck Center.
Click here to watch a TV Pearl Buck Production Services video*
Our Adult Services Program helps individuals with disabilities become productive members of our community in three ways:
Pearl Buck Production Services provides work and vocational training to adults with developmental disabilities through subcontract work performed for businesses and organizations in Oregon and across the country.
Click here to watch a New Community Employment video*
Working individually and in teams, they perform:
- Bulk Mailing
- Assembly for a variety of mechanical and electronic products or even simple kits.
- Packaging for products requiring poly bag, box pack, shrink wrap, blister pack, heat seal or vacuum seal
- Manufacturing from products made from plastic, wood and all types of metal. We have a C.N.C.vertical machine with 4th axis machining ability.
- Order Fulfillment for direct marketing and e-commerce
This experience and training not only provides them with a sense of accomplishment, and enables them to become wage earners.
Click here to listen to the Production Services radio ad.*
For more information on Production Services, contact:
Robert Beam, Production Manager,
robert.beam@pearlbuckcenter.com
Community-Based Employment matches adults who have disabilities with community-based jobs in the public and private sector. We provide ongoing job coaching, vocational training and job placement services at more than 70 local businesses. While interacting with co-workers on the job, Pearl Buck Center workers not only gain new skills, abilities and independence, they demonstrate the value of diversity.
Click here to view the Community-Based Employment video.*
For more information on Community-Based Employment, contact:
Holly Powell,
holly.powell@pearlbuckcenter.com
The Life Enhancing Activities Program (LEAP) offers adults with developmental disabilities opportunities to explore creative expression through arts and crafts, reading, storytelling, film, music, adaptive gardening, healthy cooking, dancing and games in a cheerful environment.
Click here to listen to the Life Enhancing Activities Program (LEAP) radio ad.*
LEAP also includes community integration to build social skills and enrich clients' life experiences.
For more information on the LEAP program, contact:
Natasha Desantis, Assistant Director of Adult Services
Natasha.desantis@pearlbuckcenter.com
* In order to view the video and listen to the radio ads, you may need to download and install QuickTime.
