Adult Services offers a variety of programs focused on making every day a great day. We serve individuals with developmental disabilities who reside at the Mueller Center. Adult services is supported by our local levy.

Provides assistance in locating and accessing various social services and may provide outreach in the home in some circumstances. Offers assistance with filling out applications and forms and provides daily telephone reassurance for seniors and the homebound.

Provides government-subsidized apartments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prepares residents for independent living and offers services such as daily living training, 24-hour assistance, security, and parking. Offers 46 suites.

Assists families with the care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in the family home by providing limited funding for respite services, adaptive equipment and other expenses associated with meeting the needs of their family members with developmental disabilities. Items and services available include respite care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, special diets and other services such as individualized as counseling, sign language, books, classes, reimbursement for mileage to doctors, hospital, therapy visits, and more.

Provides a wide range of assistance to individuals with disabilities in their own homes or apartments. Services are individually tailored to each client's needs, and may include assistance with personal care, financial management, shopping, transportation, and more depending on each indvidual's needs. Service is carried out on the basis of an annual contract, and consumer decides whether or not to renew each year.

The Disabilities Center at OCALI provides resources, professional development, technical assistance and consultation to educational and adult services programs / practitioners working with individuals who have severe, complex and multiple disabilities. The center combines information, knowledge, and resources in technology, universal design for learning, educational access, LRE and transition to adult life.

Provides a program to improve the ability of children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) to stay focused on tasks and to follow directions. Skill-building activities are presented in a highly structured camp environment. Areas covered include listening and taking notes, group problem-solving, development of sports knowledge, recreational activities, and social skills. Parent involvement is part of the program. Service may also include medication evaluation.

Provides information and support for anyone suffering form this rare eye disorder, chacterized by any abnormal blinking or eyelid tic or twitch resulting from any cause, ranging from dry eyes to Tourette's syndrome to tardive dyskinesia.

Lcountydd.org features up-to-date information about the services and supports the Licking County Board of DD offers to those with developmental disabilities. Additional features include information about enrollment eligibility, agency updates, newsletters and videos, a resource directory, resources for providers, career opportunities, an events calendar and more. The agency can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram as lcountydd. In addition they can also be found on YouTube as LickingCountyDD.

Operates 20 residential facilities for adults with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Offers a home-like environment and programming to help develop skills in a variety of areas including self-care, health, nutrition, and daily living techniques. Provides 24-hour supervision.

Provides assistance to clients where an immediate change in residential setting is needed, where it is necessary to deal with law enforcement, or where there is alleged abuse or neglect of the client. Monitors residential and day programs, does complaint resolution, and acts for advocacy and protection of client rights.

Offers snow plowing of driveways for older adults and disabled persons.

Provides a program that offers service coordination and family support services. Some services include financial assistance for respite care, special dietary needs and adaptive equipment.

Offers summer camp with activities include camping, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, games and others. Services offered depend on the child.

Offers an adventure-based recreation program centered around outdoor activities and youth ministry. Program is designed to help young people develop into responsible, civically-engaged adults.

Provides case management services to assist individuals and families with evaluating service need, accessing services, monitoring services being received, and coordinating existing or planned services.

Provides education, resources and support for people with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities as well as their families.

Provides supports needed by client (based on assessed needs) to continue living in the community. These waivers can be used to pay for a wide range of services to pay for housing, in-home services (such as help with meal preparation and household chores) and other services to maintain the independence of the client (such as transportation, help with budgeting, and life skills training as needed). There are three types of waivers depending on the level of the client's needs. The Individual Options (IO) Waiver is for people who may need a lot of help in their home and who may need many different kinds of services. The Level One Waiver is for people who do not need a lot of paid staff to provide services. Usually people using a Level One Waiver only need help with a few things, or they have people who can help them with some of the things they need, like cooking meals, taking showers, or driving places. The Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver is for people who want to be in charge of some of their services. Those with a SELF Waiver can be in charge of hiring and training the people that provide services and manage their own budget for services. The board can help the individual select which waiver is right for them, and can help the client locate service providers who can accept the waiver.

Offers a variety of Autism Spectrum disorder information and referral services for individuals and families through their website or by phone.

Offers day camps and several 1-week overnight outdoor camps for boys and girls diagnosed with developmental, learning or physical disabilities; mental health disorders; or multiple diagnoses.

Provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in community life. Services include family crisis intervention, supported living, supported housing, family resource services, life and estate planning and guardianship.

Offers an adventure-based recreation program centered around outdoor activities and youth ministry. Program is designed to help young people develop into responsible, civically-engaged adults.

Offers assistance with searching for and maintaining employment for those with disabilities. Services include assessments of work skills, job seeking skills, assistance with resume writing and interviewing, computer training, career exploration, job placement assistance, job coaching and assistance with making arrangements for special needs in the workplace. A community-based work experience can be offered in conjunction with this program. Provides information to potential employers on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and other topics important for hiring persons with disabilities.

Provide in-home support and coaching to families with children under 3 years old. Arrange support for people 3 years old and up through their lifetime, if needed. Provide funding to individuals so they can choose provider agencies who support them to engage in their community through day services, recreation and employment.

Provides special programming for adults with severe or profound mental retardation, developmental disabilities and multiple handicaps, as well as day programming for those with geriatric needs. Training occurs in such areas as personal hygiene and grooming, daily living skills, health care, use of leisure time and the development of prevocational skills. Our goal is to augment and maximize each person's independent functioning in all areas of their lives.