Provides one-on-one information and assistance to aging adults and individuals with disabilities to help them identify their needs and preferences, and access community resources, benefit programs and other available social, medical and residential services. Also helps ensure that individuals and their caregivers are aware of the various living options, care options, insurance options, and supportive services available to them.

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 services to assist with the transitioning out of nursing facilities.

Offers single-occupancy, handicapped accessible apartments for adults who are physically disabled. Provides 24-hour on-call resident assistant who can provide assistance and support to residents. Units are one bedroom apartment complexes located near The Ohio State University campus. Every apartment is specially designed with shower stalls, countertops, door pulls, and has conveniently placed switches and thermostats. Kitchens have a microwave, full-size refrigerator, stove top and disposal.

Provides professional development services to educators, parents of children with disabilities, and agency personnel who work with children with disabilities in response to individual and/or district needs as well as to advance research based knowledge at the local and regional levels.

Provides free health coverage under a new income definition (Modified Adjusted Gross Income or “MAGI") introduced by the Federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Services may include doctor visits, pregnancy services, prescriptions, mental health, substance abuse, hospital care, dental care, vision, immunizations and more.

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 privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner.

Offers a venue for meetings with representatives from the Medina County Senior and Adult Services office. Scheduled meetings can discuss benefits and services available to older adults and individuals with disabilities.

C.O.R.E. provides time-limited training. The training involves assessment, support and supervised practice to strengthen at least 25 worker skills, attitudes, tolerances and capacities. A person can be in training as little as two days per week or as much as five. An assessment could be for two weeks, and supervised practice at the work center cannot exceed one year. Trainees are paid and benefits include workers compensation and Social Security retirement. Small parts assembly and hand packaging at the work center are piece rated jobs with no guaranteed minimum wage. Other jobs include training in office, passenger transport and delivery, maintenance, lawn care, and custodial services. Working at C.O.R.E. can affect SSI, SSDI, food stamps, housing subsidies, and medical cards. C.O.R.E. offers benefits planning so trainees can make informed decisions before they jeopardize entitlements. Trainees must provide their own transportation. There is no charge for training because it is funded through state and local tax dollars through the local Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

Offers services that include: - Family Navigator Program provedses screening, information, referral options, follow up services to families with special needs children. - Pathways to a Healthy Pregnancy offers coordination services for Medicaid eligible pregnant women; services for teen health issues, including pregnancy.

Provides comprehensive care and health service to children with special health care needs.

Helps adults with disabilities to explore and connect with their community, develop social skills, and enhance personal abilities through volunteer experiences.

Customers with severe health problems may have their physician or nurse practitioner submit written confirmation that the customer or someone else living at the property has a medical condition that would be aggravated if Aqua shut off the water (usually for non-payment). Once received by Aqua, a valid medical certificate gives the customer 30 days to pay the bill or to make payment arrangements.

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.

Works to address the unique needs of individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Provides tangible items like sheets, towels, hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, cleaning, and other household items that are not typically provided by other organizations or sources. - Does NOT award cash, pay rent or utilities, or give gift cards.

Assists in the the establishment and operation of local peer support groups for individuals with health issues. Determining focus of peer support group is left to local members and may serve individuals with a particular health issue (blindness, for instance), or be project oriented (relationships or mainitaining employment, for instance).

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.

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.

50 units with 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Air/electric/heat and sewer/trash/water included. Allows pets with deposit, and/or service animals.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.