Ohio

American Council of the Blind of Ohio

Statewide information and resources for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

BlazeSports Cincinnati

Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including wheelchair tennis and football, handcycling, and golf.

BlazeSports Columbus

Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including summer camps, aquatic exercise, and boccia.

Brain Injury Association of Ohio

Works to improve services and supports to Ohioans with brain injury and their families, and to promote prevention.

Buckeye Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Serves paralyzed veterans and other physically challenged individuals and families throughout Ohio.

Connect Me Ohio

Provides up-to-date information about programs and services for people with disabilities, no matter how old they are or where they live.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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.

Easter Seals Central and Southeast Ohio

Provides exceptional services for people with disabilities or special needs and their families to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

Easter Seals Northern Ohio

Helps children and adults with disabilities live with equality, dignity and independence through programs in four service areas: Medical Services, Home and Community Based Services, Educational Services and Recreational Services.

Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties

Helps persons with disabilities or special needs live with equality, dignity and independence, including services for medical rehabilitation, adult day services, inclusive child care, and outreach services.

First Ladies National Historic Site Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the First Ladies National Historic Site.

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley

Helps people with disabilities and other needs to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site.

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.

2-1-1 Ohio

Offers information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, literacy and job training programs.

Ohio Department of Aging

Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Ohio Down Syndrome Advocacy Network

Works to ensure all counties in Ohio have down syndrome materials and support available to families.

Ohio Family Resource Guide

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Ohio. Document is in Word format.

Ohio Independent Living Centers

Contact information for all independent living centers (ILCs) in the state of Ohio. ILCs people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Ohio's Association of Goodwill Industries

Provides employment, education and support services to Ohio individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Special Olympics Ohio

Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, and other Special Olympics Athletes and the community.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo

Serves seven Northwestern Ohio counties (Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Defiance and Williams) via its main office in Sylvania, and regional offices in Defiance and Port Clinton. The Ability Center offers services designed to assist people with disabilities in gaining, or maintaining, independence in everyday living.

The Arc of Ohio

Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio

Provide training and support through three Adult Day Programs and the Careers Unlimited Employment Program.

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.

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