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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 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.

Provides services to families with birth to age 8 children with mental health/behavioral difficulties. Services include diagnosing problems, outpatient mental health services. Also provides consultation with schools, works with community day care centers and other service providers regarding young children with behavior problems and mental health concerns. Will also conduct assessment of youth in childcare providers' programs.

Provides 5-week summer tutoring services with emphasis in math and reading as well as speech therapy. A separate 5-week program covering the same topics is available for students with autism.

The Autism Center provides a clearinghouse of information on research, resources and trends to address the autism challenge. The center offers a source for training, technical assistance, resources, and consultation to build program capacity and individual learning and growth.

Investigates alleged abuse and neglect of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides behavioral health services and therapies. All methods of treatment and instruction are research and evidence-based. Services offered at Silver Lining ABA: Center-Based Programs/Outpatient Services, Assessment, Diagnostic and Referral Services, Outreach Services, Summer Programs, Adolescent and Adult Services. * Services are certified by the State of Ohio and are nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Silver Lining ABA is a certified mental health agency and an approved registered provider of the Ohio Department of Education’s Autism Scholarship 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.

Assist individuals in planning a career path through team based processes and discovery and a Job Coach. Client works one-on-one with an assigned job coach to create a step-by-step plan as deemed necessary by the team members.

Evaluates education cases related to disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow Individual Education Plans {IEP's}); school enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records/other barriers); language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian) school discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); post-secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; lawsuit filed by the school against the applicant to collect education expenses.

Provides information and makes referrals to local support agencies to families of developmentally disabled persons and professionals who serve them. The Arc also serves as an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Staff understand the laws and regulations that protect the rights of families of school-aged children and the adult population. Advocates meet with clients, accompany families to important meetings, and advocate on their behalf.

Offers adapted sports activities including, but not limited to: football, baseball, soccer, tennis, golf, and basketball with a 1-on-1 volunteer to participant ratio.

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 grass cutting and snow removal for seniors and those with disabilities.

Provides guidance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities to help resolve issues and navigate the developmental disability system. Offers support and resources to both individuals and family members. Assists with advocacy, planning, and support. NOTE: Service is not limited to school advocacy.

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.

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.

Provides case management and helps connect people with disabilities to funding sources and providers of services like Homemaker/Personal Care, Transportation, Day Habilitation, Vocational Services, Occupational, Physical, Speech and Non-Traditional therapies, Behavior Specialists, and Psychological and Counseling Services.

Provides a number of services to families to enable them to make arrangements for the long-term care of disabled family members. Services include referrals to lawyers who deal with disability law as well as help drafting documents to detail individual wishes for dealing with disabled family under their care. Provides assistance with establishing and managing "pooled" financial trusts, where the assets of a number of disabled beneficiaries are pooled for purposes of investment, but separate accounts are kept for each participating individual. Also funds can only be used for supplemental services such as recreational items, according to federal law. Service includes setting up the trust, receiving, submitting, and disbursing fund requests, and providing periodic statements on individual accounts. Program is administered in conjunction with a community foundation that provides financial oversight and compliance with federal laws.

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 a link to needed supports and to coordinate services. Assesses individual needs, facilitates development of individual service plans, arranges for services and monitors the provision of those services. Assists families with questions, planning or referrals on subjects such as Social Security, guardianship, Medicaid, waiting lists, etc.

Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care focusing on evidence based treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Treatment addresses the common delays in language and communication, socialization, and repetitive and ritualistic behaviors. Also offers a free support group for caregivers of individuals with autism.

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