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National Forum on Disability Issues
A historic, nonpartisan forum on national disability policy was held on July 26, 2008 in Columbus, OH. Over a thousand Americans with disabilities and their friends and family attended the event to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
http://www.aapd.com/AAPDRedesign/Communications/2008DisabilitiesAct18thann.html
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National Family Caregiver Support Program
Funds information and referral, training, counseling, support groups, respite and other services for caregivers. Services may include: care support from home health aides and nurses; help with shopping, cooking and cleaning; home modification, maintenance and repair; and home medical equipment. Contact your Area Agency on Aging to learn more about caregiver support programs where you live.
http://aging.ohio.gov/resources/nationalfamilycaregiversupport/
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Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Ohio
View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
http://nod.citysoft.org/EPIResources/ohio.html
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Buckeye Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Serves paralyzed veterans and other physically challenged individuals and families throughout Ohio.
http://www.buckeyepva.org/
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BlazeSports Cincinnati
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including wheelchair tennis and football, handcycling, and golf.
http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/pages/-7895-/
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American Council of the Blind of Ohio
Statewide information and resources for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
http://www.acbohio.org/
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Ohio's Association of Goodwill Industries
Provides employment, education and support services to Ohio individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
http://www.ohiogoodwills.org/
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Nisonger Center
The Center provides assistance to organizations, families and service providers to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in education, health, employment and community settings.
http://nisonger.osu.edu/
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BlazeSports Columbus
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including summer camps, aquatic exercise, and boccia.
http://www.blazesports.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=5&tabid=15&ItemId=46
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Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
Helps people with disabilities and other needs to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
http://gesmv.easterseals.com