Develops and/or disseminates information such as instructional resources, federal and state legal updates, statewide documents, a regional newsletter, and other items relative to the education of children with disabilities. Provides this information to parents, educators and agency personnel who work with children with disabilities.

Refers individuals with aging and/or disability related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care and other health and wellness services. Offers an internet-based, counselor assisted program that helps older adults and individuals with disabilities file for public benefits. Includes Healthy Start and Healthy Families, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), child care subsidies, food stamps, voter registration and more. Provides benefit navigation, assistance with Social Security and Medicaid applications, and Social Security benefit analysis.

Assists youth with disabilities with job and education exploration and planning.

Offers privately owned rental housing for older adults and individuals with mobility issues that is made available to low-income individuals and families at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner. Provides 1-bedroom suites, appliances, individual air conditioning and heating, a craft room, on site laundry, and other amenities. All utilities are included except telephone and cable.

Affordable housing units for individuals who are physically or hearing impaired. Units are offered at a low rate to allow comfortable, safe living for tenants who are on a fixed income.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with disabilities.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and/or individuals with disabilities at a reduced rate.

Provides a monthly cash benefit for individuals who do not meet all of the eligibility requirements necessary to receive help from other federal and state benefit programs, such as Supplemental Social Security (SSI) and Ohio Works First (OWF). Maximum cash benefit per month for one person is $115 and $159 per month for two people.

Offers a grant funded meal delivery program for individuals overwhelmed with medical appointments or who are dealing with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or dialysis.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and/or individuals with disabilities at a reduced rate.

Refers individuals with aging-related or disability-related issues to the appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Provides assistance in finding help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care, and other health and wellness services including benefits screening. Also assists clients in applying for and being assessed for services such as PASSPORT.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Includes units for adults age 62 and older and people with disabilities. Utilities included in rent. Pet friendly.

22 One Bedroom units. Gas, electric, water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent. One pet allowed with pet deposit.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Partnership with local restaurants providing eligible participants with 7 meal vouchers per month. Coupons are for dine-in only and for a select menu that meets nutritional requirements. Transportation may be available through Easter Seals (for Mahoning County), MYCAP (for western Mahoning County), Associated Neighbors (for Youngstown), and CARTS (for Columbiana County).

Individual Support Coordinators (ISCs) support clients through coordination of services including social, medical, education, and employment. Services may include: *Identify the person’s strengths and resources. *Determine the needs of the person and work to find resources to support those needs *Create a plan that helps individual reach their goals *Connect individual and family with resources and help coordinate between multiple agencies when needed *Check in regularly to discuss updates, changes, and successes *Family supports are also available.

County Probate Court. Responsible for duties regarding estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, adoptions, changes of name, and mental health matters.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Summit County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Tuscarawas County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the K&D Group.

Provides programs administered by the state that provides medical benefits for individuals and families with limited incomes who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Programs include the following: - Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI): Medicaid for parents, caretaker relatives, pregnant women, newborns, children, extension adults, transitional Medicaid, and possible dual eligibility with Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid and Medicare recipients. - Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): Categorically Needy. Medicaid for 65 and older. Meets Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of blind or disabled. - MPAP: QMB, SLMB, QI-1, QWDI: Medicare Premium Assistance for those in receipt of Medicare. - MBIWD: Medicaid for individuals between ages of 16 and 64 who meet the SSA definition of blind and disabled and are working. Possible premium required. - SRS: Medicaid for those age 21 and over who are receiving SSI or SSDI, meet SRS diagnosis, and are in receipt of another Medicaid category. - Non-Citizen Emergency Medicaid Assistance (NCEMA): Apply at any time. Requires state approval to receive Medicaid eligibility and span. - LTC and Waiver Services: Medicaid for individuals in nursing facilities, assisted living, or home care.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.