Web Directory

» ADA-OHIO
   Source of information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
   http://www.ada-ohio.org/

» Children with Disabilities
   Information from the Department of Education about programs and services in school districts for children with developmental disabilities.
   http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=968&Content=25342

» Disability Health Ohio
   Provides information, communication and advocacy resources for persons with disabilities in Ohio.
   http://www.uhcanohio.org/

» Disability Network of Ohio
   The DNOS is a statewide organization developed to promote an on-going spirit of advocacy on behalf of people with all types of disabilities.
   http://www.dnos.org/

» Innovative Support Services Inc.
   Provides services, for people who have mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, that include both supported living and waiver services in the areas of homemaker, employment and transportation.
   http://www.issohio.us/

» NICHCY Ohio State Resources
   National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities lists state agencies and organizations that provide assistance and services for children and youth with disabilities.
   http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=OH

» National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
   Organization of blind people that provide peer support for one another.
   http://www.nfbohio.org/

» Office of Ohio Health Plans
   Provides health coverage to families with low incomes, children, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or who have disabilities.
   http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/

» Ohio Amblyope Registry
   Statewide program designed to serve the needs of Ohio’s children with amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, their families and eye doctors.
   http://www.ohioamblyoperegistry.com/

» Ohio Department Of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
   An organization that attempts to ensure the availability of programs, services, and supports that assist individuals in achieving a life of increasing capability and to support the families of these individuals.
   http://www.oacbmrdd.org/

» Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
   A planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
   http://ddc.ohio.gov/

» Ohio District Civitan International
   A service club with emphasis on helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Included is a newsletter, information on officers, clubs, and meetings.
   http://www.civitan.org/ohio/

» Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
   Exists to advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues and to promote the value of diversity, dignity and the quality of life for people with disabilities.
   http://gcpd.ohio.gov/

» Ohio Legal Rights Service
   An independent state agency that protects and advocates for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities.
   http://olrs.ohio.gov/

» Ohio Provider Resource Association
   Represents community based residential service providers and supports Ohio's citizens with developmental disabilities.
   http://www.opra.org/

» Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
   Works in partnership with people with disabilities to assist them in achieving greater community participation through opportunities for employment and independence.
   http://www.rsc.state.oh.us

» Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ohio
   A nonprofit organization that fosters awareness, supports affected persons and families and encourages research into the causes, management, and cure of the syndrome.
   http://www.pwsaohio.org/

» Public Children Services Association of Ohio
   A coalition of public children services agencies that promotes child safety, family stability, and community strength.
   http://www.pcsao.org/

» Regional Resource Directory
   An extensive list of links to nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving people with disabilities in Ohio.
   http://www.disabilityresources.org/OHIO.html

» The Arc Of Ohio, Inc.
   Mission is to offer a future with human rights, personal dignity, and community participation, for people who have mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families.
   http://www.thearcofohio.org/

» YONDA of Ohio
   A nonprofit group that helps patients, caregivers,and friends of people with young onset neurological diseases.
   http://yondaohio.bravepages.com/index.html