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Administers the programs for Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services.

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 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 troop activities for girls related to specific areas of interest in the following focuses: S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Life Skills, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, and Outdoors. Offers different levels of scouting for different ages including Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador.

Provides a summer camp for children with various levels and types of disabilities. Campers participate in daily riding lessons, trail rides, arts and crafts, outdoor nature projects, and educational demonstrations.

Provides homes in which individuals with developmental disabilities receive 24 hour care and develop daily living skills which enable them to lead increasingly independent lives. Each person has an individualized plan with goals, and some eventually move into supported or independent living. There are a number of homes in Cuyahoga County, most of which can house up to 8 people.

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 funding for services/supports to persons eligible for Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) services who live at home with their families or on their own. Types of eligible supports include camp assistance, home modifications, recreation, special equipment, specialized nutrition, and incontinence supplies.

Provides financial and technical assistance to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities who need to purchase special equipment, or who need to purchase special dietary supplements or incontinence products prescribed by a physician or dietitian. Provides financial assistance toward the installation costs of necessary home modifications for those with disabilities, respite care, transition and adult services, and any other unique needs to fill gaps not covered by Medicaid.

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.

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.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, and so forth) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults with developmental disabilities.

Provides a national clearinghouse for the latest evidence-based information on ADHD. Also provides comprehensive information and support to individuals with ADHD, their families and friends, and the professionals involved in their lives.

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.

Provides disability outreach and support services for families directly affected by developmental disabilities. Services include education, parental support, links to health care and other resources, referrals and mentoring services.

Offers a water safety program in conjunction with the Akron Area YMCA. Provides one-on-one instruction for water safety geared to participants with developmental delays. Prioritizes learning safety over swimming techniques. Sessions are held in a classroom setting and in the pool.

Provides snow removal on driveways for qualifying seniors and disabled persons.

Provides assistance to increase the energy efficiency of homes and reduce household energy expenditures. Services include: safety inspection of gas appliances, carbon monoxide alarms, education on energy saving, insulation, as well as inspection, repair, and possible replacement of furnace and hot water tank (if warranted), and customer education. Will also provide installation of water conservation devices including low-flow showerheads, toilet dams and faucet aerators. Services provided through contracted agencies. Service provided depends on the assessment of the property. Not a rehab program (home must not be vacant and utilities must be on).

Offers special interest, enrichment, drama, and sports day camps for youth. Camps focus on topics such as soccer, football, basketball, baseball, acting, science, magic, space and nature.

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 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 recreational services for residents. Facilities include parks and picnic areas, an outdoor swimming pool, a wading pool, tennis courts, baseball diamonds. Offerings include swimming lessons for all ages, Lifeguard training, tennis, baseball, softball, and a variety of competitive team sports. Offers recreational activities for people with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities in conjunction with city schools.

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.

Provides interactive educational experiences, physical, occupational and speech/language therapies and specialized instruction.

Provides for public awareness of people with developmental disabilities including related family support and information.