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Adult Services | Developmental Disabilities Of Clark County

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.

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Developmental Disabilities
Employment Preparation

Adult Services | Geauga County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

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.

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Adult Development Centers
Developmental Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Senior Centers

Disability Services | Courageous Community Services

Provides disability outreach and support services for families directly affected by disabilities. Services include health education and life skills programs, parent support, links to health and other resources, referrals, and mentoring.

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Life Skills Education
Developmental Disabilities
Specialized Information and Referral
Physician Referrals
General Health Education Programs

Case Management/service Coordination | Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board

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.

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Developmental Disabilities
Case/Care Management

Resident Camp | Girl Scouts Of Western Ohio

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.

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Developmental Disabilities
Residential Camps

Information Lines | Children And Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder - Chadd

Mental Health organization, information and support for children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorders.

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Internet Information Resources
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Services | Columbiana County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

Offers Employment first Coordination for adults with developmental disabilities. Some services provided are: referrals to OOD, liaison for transitioning students, job development, placement and supported employment.

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Job Finding Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Special Education
Home Based Parenting Education
Developmental Disabilities
Case/Care Management
Supported Employment

Sum Fun Day Camp | Catholic Charities Summit County

Offers a therapeutic camp for youth with developmental and/or physical disabilities located at Camp Christopher. Provides a 1:5 ratio of supervision for youth. Activities may include swimming, archery, camp fires, hiking, horseback riding, exploring nature and boating.

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Developmental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Therapeutic Camps

Personal Advocacy Program | Ardmore Inc

Acts as a surrogate family member to ensure that the participant’s rights are not violated. "A Life Plan" is developed to help provide guidance to the Advocate as to what is important to know about the person served. Provides participants an opportunity to socialize one to one with the Advocate and/or in the community in meaningful recreation and leisure activities such as swimming, hiking, meals out, concerts, sporting events, vacations, and church programs. Advocates can participate in ISP or special meetings. Help ensure participants are living and working in appropriate settings.

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Case/Care Management
Developmental Disabilities
Individual Advocacy

Vocational Rehabilitation | Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities

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.

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Physical Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Developmental Disabilities
Tuition Assistance
Small Business Development
Supported Employment

Major Unusual Incident Investigation (MUI) | Ohio Department Of Developmental Disabilities

Receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and/or theft occurring to an individual with a developmental disability. However, in most cases, contacting the local board is the quickest and easiest way to log a complaint.

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Adult Protective Intervention/Investigation
Developmental Disabilities
Child Abuse Hotlines

Individualized Education Program (IEP) | Ohio Optometric Association

Offers information on eye examination that is required once student is identified with a disability and starts an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at school. Offers a list of participating eye doctors and provides financial assistance for eye exams and glasses for students who are uninsured.

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Glasses/Contact Lenses
Developmental Disabilities
Eye Care Referrals

Ican Bike | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

Hosts a 5-day bike camp that teaches individuals ages 8 to adults with different ability levels to ride a two-wheel conventional bicycle independently.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Day Camps

Step Into Autism Resource Fair | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

Provides information and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, their families, and the community.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Resource and Service Fairs

Cheerful Day Camp | Achievement Centers For Children

Recreational day camp for children with and without disabilities. Children with disabilities and those without disabilities attend the same camp. Offers activities such as swimming, music, arts and crafts, horsemanship activities, and nature study.

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Developmental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Day Camps

Summer Camp Treatment Program | Cleveland Clinic - Children's Hospital For Rehabilitation

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.

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling

Service Coordination | Franklin County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

Provides a link to needed supports and to coordinate services. Assesses individual needs, facilitates development of individual service plans, arranges for services and monitors the provision of those services. Assists families with questions, planning or referrals on subjects such as Social Security, guardianship, Medicaid, waiting lists, etc.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management Referrals
Developmental Disabilities

Venturing | Boy Scouts Of America - Miami Valley Council

Offers an adventure-based recreation program centered around outdoor activities and youth ministry designed to help young people develop into responsible and caring adults. Venturing is also open to youth with physical or developmental disabilities.

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Developmental Disabilities
Recreational Activities/Sports
Physical Disabilities

Public Benefits Application And Re-Application Assistance - Help Center | Shared Harvest Foodbank

Provides benefits screening and forms assistance for several government assistance programs (Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, etc.). NOTE: does not help with unemployment. Provides particular focus on signing households up for food stamps (SNAP/Food Assistance). Trained phone staff takes information from the client in order to fill out applications for many programs at once. Applications can be completed and submitted over the phone. Also provides food pantry referrals to the agency's food partner sites in its 5-county service area. Also helps families sign up for the Senior Commodity Box Program.

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Physical Disabilities
Benefits and Services Assistance
Developmental Disabilities

Specialized Information And Referral | Ohio Center For Autism And Low Incidence (OCALI)

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

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Guardianship Assistance / Protective Services - Developmental Disabilities | Advocacy And Protective Services, Inc.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

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Private Guardianship/Conservatorship Programs
Developmental Disabilities
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Life Care Planning

Fieldstone Farm Summer Camp | Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center

Provides a summer camp for children with various levels and types of disabilities. Campers participate in daily riding lessons, trail rides, arts and crafts, outdoor nature projects, and educational demonstrations.

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Day Camps
Physical Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities

Access To Benefits And Resources | Linking Employment, Abilities And Potential

Provides disability benefits assistance by offering information to people with disabilities relating to federal and state benefits. Provides assistance with resources such as food stamps, housing, child care, Medicaid, transportation, as well as vocational rehabilitation services. Assists with applications and appeals for Social Security disability benefits.

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Physical Disabilities
Benefits and Services Assistance
Benefits Screening
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities

Family And Home Based Services - Respite Services | Geauga County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

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.

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Adult In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Developmental Disabilities
Children's In Home Respite Care
Adult Out of Home Respite Care

Basic Life Skills | Vocational Guidance Services

Provides a training program that helps individuals with severe to profound developmental disabilities optimize their personal, social, and community skills. Areas include daily living skills, communication, personal hygiene, leisure and recreation, basic academics, and community exploration.

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Developmental Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction