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Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, etc.) and neglect, any health or welfare or misappropriation situations for adults/children with developmental disabilities.

Provides information and education about the symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment or management for Autism. Help Line is staffed by a Licensed Social Worker/Support Specialist who connects individuals and their families to information, services, and community resources.

Offers alternative programming to help students with social-emotional disabilities achieve academic success. Academic and community experiences are offered with opportunities to reintegrate into or to be combined with traditional high school classes. Designed to help youth who are at risk of dropping out of school stay in school.

Offers a variety of overnight, day and family camps, as well as a Leadership Camp for 17 year olds on 165 acres in Bath Township. Provides respite care to persons with developmental disabilities. Activities may include: - Swimming. - Archery. - Camp fires. - Hiking. - Outdoor Mass. - Horseback riding. - Exploring nature. - Boating. - Ropes course.

Offers a full complement of dental services to children and adults with developmental disabilities or other special needs. Ongoing services are available to individuals within Franklin County. Provides community outreach through dental screenings and oral health instruction.

Provides HUD subsidized apartment housing for individuals with developmental disabilities who are low income and able to live independently.

Provides financial literacy workshops for older adults and those with disabilities. Sessions include topics such as recognizing scams, debt reduction, medical negotiation, safe banking online, budgeting, and predatory lending.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Early Intervention is part of the Early Childhood department of Developmental Disabilities of Clark County. We provide services for children from birth through two years of age. We also have Service and Support Administrators who work with kids age three to five. Our commitment is to provide quality services for your child and family. We partner with you to promote your child’s participation in daily activities. Parent involvement is crucial in all aspects of the child’s success. Our team is made up of service coordinators, developmental specialists, a speech pathologist, a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist. Each team member has training and experience working with children who have a variety of needs, including hearing and vision loss, Autism, language delays, Down syndrome, limited mobility and more. We will help build your family’s capacity to care for your child and promote his/her growth and development in natural environments. Our program is highly effective, with about 50% of the children receiving our services no longer needing them upon entering preschool. Early Childhood is funded by the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County levy and the State’s early intervention program.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of children as well as older adults and/or adults with disabilities in need of protection. Cases accepted for service are investigated fully, and all identified problem areas which may affect the client's well-being are assessed. All reports are kept confidential.

Provides adult day support and vocational services for individuals with intellectual and/or development disabilities. Day support and vocational training are available separately or together. The adult day support program offers a variety of activities. Vocational services provide training and support to develop customer service, financial, and other skills needed to obtain and maintain employment.

Offers an empowerment group to enhance social skills and increase independence of participants. Group facilitates meetings and determines activities. Activities include social events, fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Provides in-home supported living services to persons with developmental disabilities who choose to live in their own apartment or home. Amount of service ranges from a few hours a week to 24-hour care. Services include assistance with activities of daily living, money management, medication, home care, personal hygiene, meal preparation, health care and other support as needed.

Provides a support group for adults with attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD).

Provides investigation of complaints of discrimination in employment by those working for or attempting to work for contractors who do business with the federal government. Also works with employers who contract with the US government to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.

Provides legal aid services for assisting individuals on the spectrum with inquiries, counseling, planning, reviews, benefits account setup, and more.

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.

Service and Support Administration is a required service for all county boards of developemental disabilities. This service must be provided in Ohio when a person requests the service, and is found eligible. Service and Support associates (SSA's) is another name for case manager. SSA's serve the primary point of coordination, and work closely with individuals and families to identify needs and obtain supports necessary to meet those needs. SSA's then develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) to address needs and outline services that will be provided. ISP's describe the person's needs, abilities, skills, what is important to/ for the person, any risks, and services. SSA's are responsible for monitoring the services and support authorized in the plan to ensure services are being provided.

Provides and array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to death.

Offers opportunities for education and support, as well as family activities and grants. Information can be obtained via subscription to an email list, social media and website.

Provides adult activity-based and/or vocational rehabilitation (pre-employment training) services to help the client become as independent as possible and to prepare the client to become part of the workforce. Agency is not taking new clients - in 2020, this service will be provided by other nonprofit agencies.

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.

Provides fresh meals designed to accommodate the health needs of those who need home-delivered meals. Meal types include traditional, diabetic, gluten-free, renal, cardiac, pescatarian (fish/seafood-based), vegetarian, and low sodium. Most meals are prepared only using safflower oil or olive oil. Participants can get lunch or dinner delivered.