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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, including 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.

Offers a variety of sports activities and instruction as well as recreational and social activities for special needs youth and adults. Activities/sports include but are not limited to: basketball, volleyball, swimming, softball, bowling, soccer, exercise classes, karaoke, drumming, dances, movie nights, cook outs, and more. Sports programs vary by season.

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. Parent Mentor may provide in-person counseling, help fill out paperwork, provide mediation, and accompany parents to IEP meetings.

Provides two kits designed to introduce safety around moving vehicles in parking lots and to intervene in wandering behavior typical of autistic children. Kit usually includes door and window alarms, an ID bracelet, visual stop signs and a guide on what to do about wandering behavior. Parking lot safety kit includes parent/caregiver safety guide and vehicle magnet to remind children how to be safe in parking lots.

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

Provides disability outreach and support services for families directly affected by disabilities. Services include health education and life skills programs, parent support, links to health and other resources, referrals, and mentoring.

Provides a guide of information about local services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Facilitates in and out-of-home respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Duration can be for a matter of hours or days. If pre-approved, the caregiver may be compensated.

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 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.

Offers an adventure-based recreation program centered around outdoor activities and youth ministry. Program is designed to help young people develop into responsible, civically-engaged adults.

Provides fresh meals designed to accommodate the health needs of those who need home-delivered meals. Meal types include traditional, diabetic, gluten-free, renal, cardiac, pescatarian (fish/seafood-based), vegetarian, and low sodium. Most meals are prepared only using safflower oil or olive oil. Participants can get lunch or dinner delivered.

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.

Caring Santa provides a calm and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa. Special Elves from the Autism Society of Greater Akron will be on hand to greet participants when they arrive and to provide crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served.

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.

Offers a 10-week summer day camp program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Provides life skills training for participants and is offered every summer.

Offers opportunities such as work training and employment opportunities on a wide variety of business contracts or program functions such as custodial, receptionist, etc.

Sponsors regular dances and other social events for those who have disabilities.

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.

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

Maintains public streets and street signs and offers snow removal on driveways for seniors.

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 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 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.