A Little History

Opportunity Builders Inc., formerly the Sheltered Workshop of Anne Arundel County, was founded in 1962 by a group of parents and advocates who wanted more for their children then going to a day care program. The founders had envisioned people with and without disabilities coming together to form a partnership that would generate new vocational training and employment opportunities.

A work center was established in an old firehouse on Truck House Road in Severna Park and then re-located to a warehouse facility on Langley Road in Glen Burnie. In 1991, due to space limitations, the program moved to its current location in Hanover, Maryland. The program expanded to include competitive community placement services and the name was changed to Opportunity Builders Inc. (OBI).

Our founders vision has materialized over the years and more and more, people with developmental disabilities are active participants in everyday life. At OBI we use individual choice and preferences, accommodation and coaching in matching individuals and employment opportunities. This is the cornerstone of our program.

For more information about our four programs, click on the specific program.

• Vocational Training
• Supported Employment
• Adult Development Center
• Recreation & Leisure

For more information on OBI Policies:

• Absenteeism, Early Dismissal and Late Arrivals
• Holidays
• Inclement Weather
• Medical Reports
• Medication Changes
• Doctor's Release to return to work
• PM Transportation Drop Off - OBI/Residential Joint Policy
• Snow Removal
• Direct Deposit
• Personal Items
• Lunch
• Lockers

Opportunity Builders, Inc.
7509 Connelley Drive, Suite 0
Hanover, MD 21076
410-787-0700

© 2000 Opportunity Builders, Inc.