Our History

ProAct has a strong relationship with families, businesses, community members and employers. It is with their support that ProAct has continued to thrive and expand services.

1960s

Owobopte opened its doors as a sheltered workshop for persons leaving the Hastings State Mental Hospital.  It was the first sheltered workshop to be formed outside of the immediate Twin Cities area.

1969

Interstate Rehabilitation Center (IRC) was established in Red Wing.

1972

Owobopte, the corporation, was registered as a 501(3)c non-profit.

1991

Owobopte was licensed to provide Day Training & Habilitation Services (DT&H).

1997

ProAct moved to its new headquarters in Eagan as it expanded services.

1998

Adult Day Services (ADS) started in Eagan as the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program.

2002

The merger of Owobopte and Interstate Rehabilitation Center was completed.

2009

The Hudson Program opened to serve individuals with disabilities in western Wisconsin.

2017

ProAct was licensed to provide Individualized Home Support Services.

2018

The New Options DT&H Program located in Shakopee transitioned from a Scott County service to being operated by ProAct.

2021

DT&H became Day Support Services (DSS), bringing together Adult Day Services and DT&H programming.

2022

The Shakopee Program relocated to a bright, more open facility over 50 percent larger than its previous location.

2023

The Red Wing Program’s production floor was closed and began its transition into a new gym facility.

2024

ProAct expanded its specialized services with the opening of two new service centers at its Eagan location:

The Leisure Center, also known as The Lagoon, was opened to provide accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities for participants, with a special focus on serving older adults with disabilities.

The Autism Center, also known as The Oasis, was opened in partnership with The Autism Society, to expand specialized services for individuals diagnosed on the Autism spectrum.

Present Day

To date ProAct has four service locations; Eagan, Red Wing, Shakopee and Hudson, WI.