Offers variety of resources and supports to promote community inclusion for adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

Provides assessment and training to help individuals with developmental disabilities meet their vocational goals. Service includes development of job-keeping behaviors such as attendance, punctuality productivity, work quality, on-task behavior, accepting authority, and work appropriate appearance. Job placement in the appropriate setting is the ultimate outcome of the program.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

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.

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 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.

Offers modern dance classes for youth and adults with or without disabilities, including wheelchair users. Includes classes such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern dance, dance technique, and wheelchair techniques. Holds summer dance workshops and a theater arts camp for youth. Provides classes tailored for persons who share the same disabilities, such as developmentally disabled older adults.

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.

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 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 a two week, two hours each day safety program for children who are eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten in the fall. Has special sessions for mentally handicapped children. Also performs on-site Child Seat Inspections by a trained team of police officers during the program period.

Assists families with the care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in the family home by providing limited funding for respite services, adaptive equipment and other expenses associated with meeting the needs of their family members with developmental disabilities. Items and services available include respite care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, special diets and other services such as individualized as counseling, sign language, books, classes, reimbursement for mileage to doctors, hospital, therapy visits, and more.

Provides troop activities for girls related to specific areas of interest, with focus on the following areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Outdoor Education, Life Skills, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship. Offers different levels of scouting for different ages, including Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador. Troops are also available for girls with disabilities, school troops, and girls who are residents of public housing.

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.

Provides and array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to death.

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.

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.

Develops and maintains homes for people with developmental disabilities (MR/DD). Assists with placing individuals with developmental disabilities into transitional housing to prepare them for independant living. North Coast Community Homes may purchase homes, makes any necessary renovations, and manages the properties of those who qualify for their assistance.

Offers an inclusive early childhood education for children with and without developmental delays. Provides speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, family services and education.

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.

Offers day camps and several 1-week overnight outdoor camps for youth diagnosed with developmental, learning, or physical disabilities; mental health disorders; or multiple diagnoses.

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 driveway plowing for seniors and disabled residents of Berea. Snow must exceed 3 or more inches. The heavy snow must stop before plows will be sent.

Provides customized, assessment-based vocational and transitional services with a focus on each student’s interests, abilities, independent living skills, and personal goals. Program creates opportunities for students to gain valuable work and life experience through employment experiences, exploring career options, volunteer service, and other types of community engagement. Provides curriculum based and hands-on training along with work experience, guest speakers, peer mentors, workplace wellness, and acquiring job search skills.

Provides government-subsidized apartments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prepares residents for independent living and offers services such as daily living training, 24-hour assistance, security, and parking. Offers 46 suites.