OASC represents senior centers throughout the state that target their services to those older adults in economic and social need. OASC has advocated for Ohio's senior center network since its inception and believes that senior centers are the approriate agencies for designation as community focal points for the delivery of maximum services to older adults. The Association sponsors an annual professional conference and offers workshops and training opportunites throughout the year. In addition, OASC has established a three-tiered senior center staff certification program that to date has certified more than 150 senior center staff members throughout the state of Ohio. The certification program works closely with campus-based gerontology training programs in Ohio to offer learning experiences both on and off campus.
Plans are underway to offer online course work in the future.
Each year, OASC presents the pestigious Muriel Bertsch Award to recognize an individual in Ohio who exemplifies excellence in the senior center network. The board structure includes working committees on public policy, marketing, communications, certification and professional development. OASC publishes a quarterly newsletter for its membership.