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A Kid Again
Not exclusive to families dealing with life-threatening situations, they also provide support to families that autism diagnosis, complex medical diagnosis, individuals dealing with extensive surgeries, etc.
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Education Resources
ABCya
Games for many subject areas Pre-K to grade 6+
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Medical Services
Aladdin Shriners Hospital Association for Children (A.S.H.A.C.)
Provides funding for care and treatment of children with burn injuries, orthopedic problems, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and pallet deficiencies in addition to providing wheelchairs, prosthetics and patient care support.
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Disability Support
Autism Society of Central Ohio (ASCO)
Advocacy group of parents and professionals.
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Disability Support
Autism Speaks
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Autism Speaks
Provides advocacy, support, education, and promotes the advancement of research to increase acceptance and understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
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Bed Brigade
Bed Brigade builds and delivers beds to kids who don’t have one.
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Bill of Rights - Easy Read
An easy-read version of the Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights.
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Bill of Rights - Video
A video version of the Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights.
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Education Resources
BrainPOP Jr.
Various subjects-content, quiz, coding, games, draw, write, activities, discussions, and jokes, and an engage families at home area.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Buckeye Toyota
Buckeye Toyota is proud to be your Mobility Solutions dealership in Lancaster, OH.
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Medical Services
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)
Several BCMH children and families are visited on an ongoing basis, requiring multiple interventions to assist with their needs.
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By the Way Free Medical Clinic
First and Third Tuesday of every month from 6-8 pm (walk-in only) Health care professional providing care for our neighbors in need.
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Canal Winchester Human Services
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Capital Therapy Services
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Care.com
You may search for child care and there is a “special needs” category.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Columbus Mobility Specialists
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Therapy
Columbus Speech and Hearing Center
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Columbus Therapy Associates LLC
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Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights
Ohio Revised Code includes a bill of rights for those who are diagnosed with a developmental disability.
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Benefit Resources
Disability Benefits 101
Gives you tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment.
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Future Planning
Disability Rights Ohio
Ohio’s rules for Adult Guardianship. Information about Guardianship and other alternatives to Guardianship.
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Disability Support
Disability Rights Ohio
Provides legal advocacy and rights protection for a wide range of issues.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Disabled Dealer Magazine
Connects buyers and sellers- if you see an item you are interested in you will need to contact the phone number listed in the ad.
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DODD Intermediate Care Facilities Search
Find an ICF near you with this interactive search tool from DODD.
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DODD Provider Search
Search an interactive directory of all providers in the state of Ohio.
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Disability Support
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO)
Provides support and assistance to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
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Sibling Resources
DSACO Sibling Support Groups
These support groups are available to all families not only for families of children with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome.
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Employment
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
Supports employers and their efforts to recruit, hire, and retain individuals with disabilities.
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Employment
Employment First
People with developmental disabilities explore their career options and seek jobs that fit their skills and interests.
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Education Resources
Epic!
Free login for families, more books available during school hours.
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Transportation
Fairfield Center for Independence
Provides door to door transit for medical appointments to Medicaid recipients. Non-medical transportation is at private pay rates.
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Medical Equipment
Fairfield Center for Independence
Ramps and home modifications. Medical loan closet also available to all residents of Fairfield County.
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Housing
Fairfield Homes, Inc.
Housing opportunities for seniors ages 55 and over and persons with ID/DD.
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Therapy
Fairfield Medical Center
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Housing
Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority is dedicated to serving the needs of low- and moderate-income families in Fairfield County.
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Education Resources
Family ECHO: Autism
Virtual learning program for families and caregivers raising children with autism.
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Family Engagement Series
Hosted by DODD, the Family Engagement Series includes regional hands-on sessions that will teach you practical ways to manage pressure and patience and learn creative strategies to modify your existing methods of coping and caring for those you love.
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Disability Support
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Advocacy
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Future Planning
Financial Aid Options for Post-Secondary Education
A helpful guide to various financial resources, discounts and savings opportunities, and travel tips for students with disabilities.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Fitzpatrick Enterprises, Inc.
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Therapy
Flourish Integrated Therapy LLC
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Transportation
Fun Bus
Provides curb to curb transit in Fairfield County.
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Future Planning
Future Care Planning: A Roadmap for Family Caregivers
A resource to begin the conversations around family planning and includes a place to record the information.
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Transportation
Go Bus
Provides services between Athens and Columbus with stops in Athens, Nelsonville, Logan, Lancaster and Columbus (including the Columbus Airport)
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Transportation
Gohio Commute
Gohio Commute helps commuters all across the state explore their commute options through rideshare.
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Transportation
Greyhound
Greyhound is committed to serving people with disabilities.
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Medical Equipment
Habitat for Humanity
Programs for small loans for medical equipment and small home repairs/Volunteering opportunities
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Disability Support
Help Me Grow Community Resource Guide
Search providers and contacts for children by county.
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Education Resources
Highlights Kids
Activities, jokes, games, audio books.
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Employment
Job Accommodations Network (JAN)
Leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee.
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Medical Services
Joni and Friends
Provide family retreats nationally and internationally. Equipping churches for disability ministries, education and training.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Key Mobility
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Education Resources
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Pickerington
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Education Resources
Learning Aid Ohio
Learning Aid Ohio provides students learning on IEPs and 504 Plans funding for in-person, supplemental learning support.
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Housing
Lutheran Social Service
LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County serves people in need by offering a broad array of services to people experiencing homelessness.
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Medical Equipment
May We Help
A team of volunteers whose skill sets come together to design, build and deliver custom devices at no cost.
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Benefit Resources
Medicaid Buy In
Allows individuals with disabilities to earn money from a job (income) and keep their Medicaid health care coverage.
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Education Resources
MINDscapes
Provides educational services such as tutoring, IEP consulting, homeschooling consulting, and parent advocacy.
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Education Resources
MiniMouse
Learn how to use a computer mouse games.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Mobility Works
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NAMI Family Support Group
A support group for family members, partners and friends of individuals living with a mental illness.
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Education Resources
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos animals, fun facts all about animals and science.
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Future Planning
National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making
Helping people with disabilities lead amazing lives through supported decision making.
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Disability Support
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Therapy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital: Speech and Language Pathology
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Sibling Resources
Nationwide Children’s Sibling Clubhouse
For siblings that have siblings admitted for extended stays or surgeries. It offers per-peer support for other children going through similar situations and stressors.
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Employment
O*NET
The O*NET database has occupation specific descriptors and employment assessments on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy.
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Sibling Resources
OCALI Sibling/Family Support
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Employment
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
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Disability Support
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Connects families to services, supports, training and resources
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Respite Services
Ohio Child Care Finder
This includes a connection to Child Care Resource & referral Association (OCCRRA). This includes resources as well as Child Care Finder that can be searched using your zip code.
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Education Resources
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
OCECD’s programs help parents become informed and effective representatives for their children in all educational settings.
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Disability Support
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Provides assistance, support, and training for parents in need.
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Other Resources
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)-Family Resources
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Education Resources
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
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Medical Services
Ohio Department of Medicaid
Medicaid Provider Search tool
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Benefit Resources
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council - Estate Planning
Overview of estate planning options that exist as of May 2020 for people with disabilities and their families in Ohio.
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Housing
Ohio Housing Locator
A web-based interactive database that will provide searchable information on affordable, accessible rental housing throughout the state, as well as links to other income-based housing options and resources.
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Employment
Ohio Means Jobs
Find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more.
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Sibling Resources
Ohio SIBS
Supports siblings throughout the lifespan by connecting them with resources and creating a community of siblings that support the disability community.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Ohio State University Hospital - Occupational Therapy Driver Rehabilitation Program
Offers driver training, driving evaluation or vehicle modification assessment. Paid by insurance or private pay.
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Assistive Technology
Ohio Tech Ambassadors
The Ohio Tech Ambassador Networks website highlights individuals who use enabling technologies and their success stories.
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Employment
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) assists age 14 and up with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities by providing vocational guidance and counseling. To assist in finding and retaining employment based on strengths, capabilities, and interests.
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Future Planning
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency
Provides counseling and guidance to individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment to jointly choose an employment goal based on strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, capabilities and interests.
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Disability Support
PACER Center
Information to help you to gain a better understanding of how you can more effectively participate in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
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Education Resources
PBS Kids
Educational videos and games.
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Medical Equipment
Peace Church
Helping Hands Medical Equipment Ministry
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Housing
Project HouseCall
Program to coordinate all types of housing information. Whether it be low-income and affordable housing, shelters, housing counseling, homeownership or foreclosure information, we have the resources available for you.
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Respite Services
Red Tree House
Red Tree House is Ohio’s online resource that assists connecting families with children prenatal to 25 to available resources. This also includes a place where you can search Respite resources by your county.
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References
Residential Options Housing Pamphlet
This pamphlet briefly describes services available in intermediate care facilities and services available under home and community-based waivers.
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References
Resolution of Complaints
A guide for resolving complaints with the county board of developmental disabilities.
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Education Resources
Seusville
Explore books about Dr. Seuss, his characters, his theme parks, museum, live musical, carnival cruise, watch movies, play games.
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Assistive Technology
Smart Tech Trial Environment
The Smart Tech Environment at Forest Rose School is a space filled with various enabling technologies that anyone is welcome to tour and learn about why types of enabling technologies exist and how they're beneficial for enhancing independence.
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Benefit Resources
Social Security Red Book
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs.
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Future Planning
Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living
The Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living can help people with disabilities develop their plans for the future and help them gain the skills and link them to resources to turn those plans into reality.
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Benefit Resources
STABLE Accounts
A STABLE Account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. STABLE Accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits programs, like Medicaid, SSI, or SSDI.
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Education Resources
Starfall
Pre-K to Grade 3 Math, Language Arts, and Seasonal content.
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Respite Services
State Support Team
This includes information regarding summer camps for students with and without a disability. This also includes helpful resources about things to consider when choosing a camp.
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Education Resources
State Support Team 11
SST 11 provides professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to school districts, educational service centers, community schools, early childhood programs and families.
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Education Resources
Storyline Online
Digital books to read to you by famous people.
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Other Resources
Supporting Autism and Children with Developmental Disabilities
A Fairfield DD resource on supporting autism and children with developmental disabilities.
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Education Resources
Switch Zoo
Games and music about animals.
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Future Planning
The Arc-Center for Future Planning
Build Your Plan® is a tool that enables families to create accounts and begin to build their future plans.
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Therapy
The Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy
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Housing
The Foundation Shelters
The Foundation shelter can house 25 residents: men’s shelter capacity is 16 and women’s capacity is 9.
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Housing
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse provides a safe, supportive environment for women or men and their children, when faced with domestic violence.
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Therapy
The OSU Nisonger Center
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Future Planning
The Portfolio
A Fairfield DD resource that helps you record all essential details about your life as they are now, as well as your wishes for the future.
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Transportation
The Salvation Army - Samaritan Center
Provides door to door transit for medical appointments to Medicaid recipients.
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Vehicle Adaptations
Travis Roy Foundation
At the Travis Roy Foundation we are focused on empowering spinal cord injured survivors through adaptive equipment grants, which enable independence; and funding SCI research to benefit people with chronic injuries.
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Education Resources
Turtle Diary
Games, videos, quizzes, printables and teaching tools for Preschool to 5th grade many subject areas.
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Transportation
Uber
Provides door to door transit.
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Medical Services
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
The funds help pay for medical treatment, therapies, services or equipment. For children 16 years or younger with private health insurance, meet adjusted gross income.
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Other Resources
Universal Changing Tables
Review the map to find a universal changing table in your area.
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