Assists individuals with developmental disabilities in developing the skills that are necessary to stand up for themselves; obtain the information, opportunities, respect, and recognition to which they are entitled and the services for which they are eligible, and help them integrate into and become valued members of their communities.

Provides assessment to identify the individual's academic and vocational capabilities. Participants complete a variety of pencil and paper, computerized or simulated activities to determine their work kills, transferable skills, aptitudes, academic abilities and interests. A written report is forwarded to the client's referral source.

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 scholarship funds (up to $20,000 annually) to reimburse parents of children attending special education classes, having physical disabilities, or using special education services from private providers.

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 supports needed by client (based on assessed needs) to continue living in the community. These waivers can be used to pay for a wide range of services to pay for housing, in-home services (such as help with meal preparation and household chores) and other services to maintain the independence of the client (such as transportation, help with budgeting, and life skills training as needed). There are three types of waivers depending on the level of the client's needs. The Individual Options (IO) Waiver is for people who may need a lot of help in their home and who may need many different kinds of services. The Level One Waiver is for people who do not need a lot of paid staff to provide services. Usually people using a Level One Waiver only need help with a few things, or they have people who can help them with some of the things they need, like cooking meals, taking showers, or driving places. The Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver is for people who want to be in charge of some of their services. Those with a SELF Waiver can be in charge of hiring and training the people that provide services and manage their own budget for services. The board can help the individual select which waiver is right for them, and can help the client locate service providers who can accept the waiver.

Links people and families of people with developmental disabilities with service providers and supplies descriptive information about the agencies or organizations which offer supports that may assist people with developmental disabilities. Can provide information on significant structural changes to services to the developmentally disabled in Ohio.

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.

Provides adult day support, vocational habilitation, benefits analysis, benefits coordination, career exploration. career discovery, community based assessment, work adjustment, job development, job coaching, and individual employment supports.

Provides group homes for individual with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Offers residents support, training in daily living skills, and social and recreational activities.

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.

Provides group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Offers residents support, training in daily living skills, and social and recreational activities.

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.

Offers 24-hour Major Unusual incidents (MUI) hotline for people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Also provides emergency service coordination and case management for possible abuse of an adult with developmental disabilities. Note: Reporting a major incident does not summon assistance, but starts documentation. Contact 9-1-1 if the individual is at serious risk.

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 advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Provides services designed to meet the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development and to meet the developmental needs of young children.

Provides a wide range of assistance to individuals with disabilities in their own homes or apartments. Services are individually tailored to each client's needs, and may include assistance with personal care, financial management, shopping, transportation, and more depending on each indvidual's needs. Service is carried out on the basis of an annual contract, and consumer decides whether or not to renew each year.

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.

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

Offers Medicaid waiver program for people of any age with developmental disabilities who need to pay for home care due to their individual condition. Allows those qualified individuals to remain at home and receive home care instead of residing in an institution.

Developmentally disabled children and adults; Leonard Kirtz School; Early Intervention; Supported Employment; Investigation; Case Management.

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.

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.

Offers programs designed to meet the unique behavioral health needs of individuals with developmental, behavioral, physical, and mental health conditions. Services include mental health assessment, counseling services, case management, therapy, and consultation.