Offers a one-time payment assistance of up to $500 to help with utility bills (gas, electric, sewer, water.) May be able to help with rent. Additional funds over $500 may be available depending on the special circumstances of the client.

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 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 transportation for those with developmental disabilities to a variety of activities, including: work, school, medical appointments, activities, adult day programs, day trips, social outings and family visits. Drivers are trained in First Aid/CPR, and are insured to drive specially modified vehicles.

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

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.

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 information on autism spectrum disorder and low-incidence disabilities. Offers a lending library on autism spectrum disorder and low-incidence disabilities. Library includes a collection of assistive technology devices that are available for loan to parents and educators.

Provides information and support in regard to educational issues to families with children who have disabilities. Serves as a liaison between families and school district personnel in order to foster positive parent/professional relationships and enhance children’s learning experiences. May provide in-person counseling, help fill out paperwork, provide mediation, and accompany parents to IEP meetings.

Provides information and makes referrals to local support agencies to families of developmentally disabled individuals.

Responsible to ensure the health and welfare of Wayne County residents with developmental disabilities.

Provides consultation and referral to services, including child care, for families and caregivers for their children with social-emotional, developmental, or medical needs. Information available on developmental issues, parenting, health care, and other community resources that serve the needs of this population.

Has classes for children with Learning Needs: 1. Parent powered, student first mentality 2. Serving children ages five-12 in settings based on individual needs 3. Low student/teacher ratio, small group and 1:1 instruction 4. Individualized learning plan and schedule, meeting their educational needs.

Provides a variety of structured, supervised overnight summer camping programs that feature recreational and educational activities such as swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts, natural science, and wilderness survival.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

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.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation, and Exploitation) as well as any health or safety issue for adults with developmental disabilities.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Provides information on trainings/events within an hour of Akron, newsworthy items, articles, and so forth by email.

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.

Responsible to ensure the health and welfare of Holmes County residents with developmental disabilities.

Offers job placement and job coaching for individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness or developmental disabilities. Provides pre-screened workers matched to needs of an employer and individualized on-the-job training. Provides contracted work crews. Educates employers concerning disabilities.

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.

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.

Offers support groups for parents of children with autism who come together for educational and social purposes as well as for mutual support.

Provides group residences for adults with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. Offers 24-hour supervision and supportive services, including medical, nursing, psychiatric and psychological services, as well as a full range of therapies, dietary services and vocational counseling. Also provides day programming services to residents of NCC Solutions, Inc.