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.

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 consultation and referral to services, including child care, for families and caregivers for their children with social-emotional, developmental, or medical needs. Information available on developmental issues, parenting, health care, and other community resources that serve the needs of this population.

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 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.

Provides information and referral services; prints a newsletter. Also provides films which are available for loan or purchase.

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.

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 a calm and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit the Easter Bunny. Special helpers from the Autism Society of Greater Akron will be on hand to greet participants when they arrive and to provide crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served.

Offers various programs for those with developmental or acquired 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.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation, and Exploitation) as well as any health or safety issue for adults with developmental disabilities.

Provides formal supervision for those awaiting trial or on community control (probation) as ordered by the court. Supervises probationers and monitors compliance to the conditions of their probation as well as providing other services such as referrals for social services. Specialized probation services provided for those needing intensive supervision such as those who are mentally disordered offenders, mentally retarded offenders, and sex offenders. Places offenders into drug treatment when needed. Provides case management for those in drug treatment and acts as a liaison between the court, client, and treatment facility. Also supervises persons in the work release and home detention programs.

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.

Proactively works with local agencies to identify older people 60 years of age and over and adults with known or suspected Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, who are living alone, have an intellectual developmental disability and/or have caregivers in needs of support. Once a referral is received a nurse and social worker will make a home visit to assess the situation, begin linking to community resources and provide case management support.

Offers a volunteer-lead, professionally supervised, educational recreational outdoor based program for youth. Youth become part of a troop and participate in camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

- Screens for a wide variety of services and programs available to seniors and / or adults with disabilities. - Collects client information and then determines what programs they are eligible for. - Will help fill out paperwork for programs and services such as HEAP, Medicaid, and various types of insurance. - Assistance with unemployment forms is restricted to advising clients on the types of documents they need to complete the forms required by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse, such as physical, sexual or verbal, and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

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.

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.

Actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work in all areas of service delivery, fundraising, leadership and governance. Seeks volunteers for special events include annual Akron's Autism 5K and Walk at Lock 3 in downtown Akron and iCan Bike 5-day bike camp for youth.

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.

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 formal supervision for those awaiting trial or on community control (probation) as ordered by the court. Supervises probationers and monitors compliance to the conditions of their probation as well as providing other services such as referrals for social services. Provides specialized probation services for those needing intensive supervision such as those with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and sex offenders. Places offenders into drug treatment when needed. Provides case management for those in drug treatment and acts as a liaison between the court, client, and treatment facility. Also supervises persons in the work release and home detention programs.

Provides reimbursement for assistance with daily living activities to individuals with disabilities so they can work, seek employment, or attend school or job training. Will provide reimbursement of up to $8 per hour for up to 35 hours of assistance per week. Covers services that assist with personal needs such as eating, dressing, bathing, housework, shopping and meal preparation. Provides training to participants in recruiting, hiring and managing an assistant, as well as in employer tax responsibilities. Client must be able to handle paperwork.