Offers a variety of Autism Spectrum disorder information and referral services for individuals and families through their website or by phone.

Project SEARCH is a unique business led transition program for students with disabilities. It provides students who want to work a chance to explore careers and develop transferable job skills. The ultimate goal: independent adults working in a competitive, community based job. Designed as an unpaid internship program. Project SEARCH places students into real-world situations where they learn first-hand all aspects of gaining and maintaining employment. We are a partnership with OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, Pioneer Career and Technology Center and Richland NewHope Industries.

Our program consists of two classrooms offering instructional options, from one-to-one intensive instruction to large group instruction and learning activities with typical peers.

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.

Subcontracts with local business and industry to provide a variety of paid work opportunities, including light assembly, packaging, and bulk mail fulfillment. A nonprofit business operating with the Vocational Guidance Center and the Willoughby Workshop.

Provides a variety of personal enrichment, recreational, and social activities such as seasonal parties, special events, occasional trips, computer classes, and games.

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 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 information, referrals, and linkage to community services. Monitors residential and day programs, handles complaint resolution, and acts for advocacy and protection of client rights. This office also monitors the Board's compliance with legal regulations, oversees its accreditation, and evaluates its services in terms of goals and outcomes.

CDE's Employment Services helps people with disabilities who would like to work in the community. Individual will learn about resumes, cover letters, job seeking readiness skills such as interviewing, networking, etc. Also taught the importance of self-confidence when conducting a job search.

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.

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 staff and/or trained volunteers with a disability who can offer support and information for other disabled persons. Matches are made according to the specific support needs, disability and preferences of the consumer. Assesses the needs and abilities of disabled persons, and offers a series of workshops or one-on-one sessions to assist with accomplishing independent living goals.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

Offers opportunities such as work training and employment opportunities on a wide variety of business contracts or program functions such as custodial, receptionist, etc.

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 a variety of recreational activities and human services for seniors.

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.

Helps to facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs into child care programs, day care homes, and schools. Services focus on the inclusion of children with disabilities and include helping families find child care and preschool programs, workshops, information and referral, as well as training and on-site consultation for teachers/professionals.