The WOW Center Miami
Individual and Family ServicesFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
The WOW Center Miami is a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, that since the early 1970s has supported adults with developmental disabilities. Originating as a group of parents seeking post–high school opportunities for their children, the center now serves more than 150 adults aged 21 to 71 from Miami-Dade County, offering a range of programs aimed at building skills, independence, and community participation. Its services span work and education-oriented activities, including life and work skills, therapy services, art and music, sports and fitness, community-based education, and social programs such as Special Olympics and Kiwanis Aktion Club, with additional supports like speech and occupational therapy. The organization operates within the individual and family services sector, positioning itself as a community resource focused on personal growth and meaningful, productive living for adults with developmental disabilities. In recent news, the center appointed a new executive director in October 2023, signaling ongoing leadership updates in its local operations.