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Provides snow removal on driveways for qualifying seniors and disabled persons.

Facilitates (but does not run) a wide range of programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Each consumer is guided by an individual service plan which is reviewed at least once per year. Supportive services such as communication skills training, psychological services, social work, home training services, and physical therapy assessments are provided along with vocational programs which include work evaluation, basic daily skills development, basic and standard work activities, on-the-job training, supported employment, and job placement. Consumers choose a partner agency and earn wages for their work. A social and recreational program for older adults is also available.

Offers a variety of behavioral health services to address the needs of children, adolescents and their families. Services include child and adolescent psychiatry, counseling, developmental behavioral pediatrics, psychology, ADHD, feeding disorders and cerebral palsy treatment.

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

Assists in locating and accessing residential options for adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Evaluates sites provided by third party housing providers.

Facilitates in and out-of-home respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Duration can be for a matter of hours or days. If pre-approved, the caregiver may be compensated.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

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.

Provides long-term residential services for adults whose primary diagnosis is a developmental disability and who may have other multiple handicapped conditions. Offers comprehensive training and support programs.

Provides for public awareness of people with developmental disabilities including related family support and information.

Provides limited funding assistance for necessary incidental treatment-related services, programs and equipment not covered by insurance, government agencies or other resources to families residing in Northeast Ohio who have children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. Funds expenses such as respite care, therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent, other living expenses, or any modifications done to home, property, or vehicles.

Provides recreational classes and activities for those with disabilities. Activities vary by season and include dances, nature hikes, exercise, bowling, and softball. Activities are designed and adapted to meet the needs of participants.

Offers one-on-one assistance to help individuals determine which private, public, state and local benefits they may be eligible to receive. Includes benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D, SSI, SSD, SNAP (food stamps), HEAP (LIHEAP), Golden Buckeye Card, Exemption Prescription Assistance programs, housing and others. Will assist clients with filling out and submitting applications and forms and provides follow-up with client. Visits seniors and adults with disabilities in the home, where they provide client with combined utility assistance application, assist client, to fill it out, mail it, and follow up as needed regarding LIHEAP. Makes presentations to senior groups regarding benefit programs and provides assistance completing applications.

Provides troop activities for girls related to specific areas of interest in the following focuses: S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Life Skills, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. Offers different levels of scouting for different ages including Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador.

Provides an educational course that focuses on understanding emotional, mental, and neurobiological disorder diagnoses (includes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder {AD/HD}, major depression, childhood schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder {OCD}), developing coping skills, counseling and therapy, medications, crisis intervention, special education concerns, dealing with community agencies, and family advocacy. Classes are taught by a trained parent facilitator.

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. Offers a Birthday club that sends a card and a treat to autistic individuals.

Using a person-centered approach to identify the supports an individual needs to meet their desired outcomes, staff works with the individual to select paid disability service provider or unpaid support to meet those outcomes. Coordinates the budget and funding for those services and monitors the quality of those services.

Provides a variety of structured, supervised overnight summer camping programs that feature recreational and educational activities such as swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts, natural science, and wilderness survival.

Provides community group homes and other housing options for adults with developmental disabilities. Based on individual needs, qualified staff can provide up to 24-hour supervision, and each resident is supported by a Cuyahoga Department of Developmental Disabilities Support Administrator.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Provides information on trainings/events within an hour of Akron, newsworthy items, articles, and so forth by email.

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

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.