Provides a weekend of adaptive sports and recreation. During this overnight camp, participate in Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Softball, Kayaking, Swimming, Track, High Ropes, Games, Campfire, and more. Facility will provide adaptive sports equipment. Campers are also welcome to bring their own.

Provides limited funding assistance for necessary incidental treatment-related services, programs and equipment not covered by insurance, government agencies or other resources to families residing in Northeast Ohio who have children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. Funds expenses such as respite care, therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent, other living expenses, or any modifications done to home, property, or vehicles.

Investigates charges of discrimination and determine whether or not violations of the law have occurred. The agency investigates allegations of discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodations, housing, credit, and disability (higher education) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability and military status. Familial status is a protected basis in housing. Age is not a protected basis in housing. Ohio Civil Rights Commission employees are law enforcement officers and must remain neutral.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults age 62 years and over and individuals age 18 and over with a disability at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner.

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 long-term care services including institutional care and community based services. Works in collaboration with partner organizations which include Benjamin Rose Institute, McGregor PACE, County Departments of Job and Family Services, Easter Seals, Linking Employment Abilities and Potential (LEAP), Services for Independent Living, and Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging as well as other organizations within the Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN).

Provides low-income subsidized 1-bedroom apartments to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Units have kitchen appliances, air conditioning, carpet, and window treatments.

24 One Bedroom units. Trash, water, sewer, electric, and gas are included in the rent. One pet allowed with pet deposit.

Provides health care coverage consisting of a primary and acute care benefit package and long-term care if a person has the required level of care need. Covered services may include prescription drugs, home care, doctor visits, hospital care, laboratory and x-rays, medical equipment and supplies, dental care, transportation, mental health, vision services, long-term care, alcohol and drug rehabilitation and other services.

Offers one-on-one information sharing and group interaction assisting people with disabilities in developing mutual support, assistance, and understanding. Consumers well integrated into the community are matched with another person with a disability for the purpose of sharing experience, knowledge, and skills.

Maintains guides and information about community resources that are appropriate for families and professionals to promote the well-being of children and young adults prenatal to age 25. Online database contains information about resources and organizations targeted to children and youth.

Assists older with navigating concerns such as housing assistance, financial management, mail interpretation, and communication in order to provide a safety net that supports aging in place. Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities file for public benefits. Benefits screened for include Medicare premiums, food stamp assistance (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), Veteran services and benefits, Golden Buckeye, Medicare drug costs, low-cost housing, Ohio Best RX, Safe-Link phone and more.

Provides career/technical education programs to age-eligible youth enrolled in participating school districts. Programs include, but are not limited to, fields such as health sciences, early childhood education, sports and exercise science, automotive and automotive repair technology, cosmetology, computer information technology, carpentry, building maintenance, construction, media arts, culinary arts, and welding,

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.

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.

Provides upgrades, refurbishes and recycles older computers donated to them. Distributes them to people with disabilities for a nominal fee.

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.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Lorain 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 summer camping activities to children with disabilities ages 6 to 17 for 10 weeks of the summer. In addition, they offer a "Super Senior" Summer Camp for those 18 to 20 with disabilities who are stll in High School.

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.

Offers renovated one-bedroom and efficiency apartments. Amenities include community room, on-site laundry, and elevator access. Appliances included. Water/sewer included.

Provides coordination of services for children with certain specific handicapping conditions. Develops service plan which addresses the full range of medical, social, educational, psychological, recreational, vocations, and personal needs of the children and their families. Helps arrange for the needed services.

Provides the Ohio Home Care Waiver Program (OHCW) to meet the needs of individuals people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting. CareSource has contracted with the Ohio Department of Medicaid in the role of a Case Management Agency. CareSource in partnership with Area Agency on Aging, Region 9, delivers Case Management services for the OHCW program to eligible individuals. Management services for the OHCW program to help people meeting Medicaid financial criteria, who are under 60 years of age and assessed with an Intermediate or Skilled Level of Care, along with other program requirements.

Offers individuals with hearing, speech, or auditory processing disabilities a discounted phone and texting plan.

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.

Partners with the City of Akron to provide critical home repairs including roofing, electrical, furnace, plumbing, gutters, porch, steps, and disability access. No funds are provided to the homeowner in cash as reimbursement for repairs already completed.