Provides guidance, supervision, and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are living in their own housing in the community. Staff visit participants on a regular basis and assist them with learning independent living skills and accessing community resources.

Provides benefits assessments and enrollment help for older adults and persons with disabilities for more than 1,300 federal, state, and local benefits including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, utility help, housing help, employment assistance and more.

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.

Provides transportation to Lakewood senior centers and to other destinations for medical appointments. When necessary, clients will be escorted into the building or office destination.

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.

- Provides case management services to eligible individuals, ages 3 and over. - Services include service coordination for eligible individuals, and determination of eligibility for services of the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities. - Performs the following case management activities in addition to others: complete assessments; identify resources that are available to individuals; develop, review and revise individual service plans; facilitate provider selection; secure and verify provider commitments; facilitate effective communication and coordination; conduct actions related to Medicaid; conduct service monitoring; and remediate health and welfare concerns.

Provides benefits assessments and enrollment help for older adults and persons with disabilities for more than 1,300 federal, state, and local benefits including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, utility help, housing help, employment assistance and more.

Provides one-on-one support and education, educational seminars, parent training workshops, specialized information and referral, family events, parent resource library with Boardmaker program, and presentations and training for professionals and groups.

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.

Provides summer day camp experience for those with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Activities include games, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and more, modified to meet the needs of individuals.

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

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.

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 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.

Sponsors regular dances and other social events for those who have disabilities.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Links individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources.

Provides assistance in employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Includes job assessments, behavior modeling, exploration of career interests, assistance with resumes, connection and interviews.

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.

Maintains public streets and street signs and offers snow removal on driveways for seniors.

Offers bus and rapid transit services providing downtown trolleys service, rail service, and Park-N-Ride lots. Regular and discount bus passes and farecards are available. Daily Pass, 7-day, and monthly passes are available. 5- ride also available. Provides free rides on election day.

Provides family grants, education and community outreach and family friendly activities including our annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness and Autism Friendly Holiday Party.

Provides 26 supported living residences for adults who have developmental disabilities. Maximum of four people per residence. Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD) provides 24-hour in-home support services through contracted providers.

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.

Provides day camps throughout the Summer. Camps specialize in music, dance, and theatre activities and education. Programming and inclusion for those with developmental and physical disabilities is available.

Provides information and counseling regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, long-term care insurance, Medicaid, and other health insurance matters. Offers an information line to help people understand, compare and sign-up for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit and the Low Income Subsidy. Works with beneficiaries to resolve Medicare Part D problems. Also helps those who are already receiving Medicare Part D benefits and want to select a different plan for the next calendar year. Offers volunteers who will meet with seniors one-on-one.