Resources
Resources for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Warren County Ohio
Residential Community Care strives to enrich the lives of those we serve. Here are resources for people with developmental disabilities, their family members, and the community.
ADVOCACY
TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy, and information and resources for parents, families, and advocates.
Envisioning the Future: Allies in Self-Advocacy
Allies in Self-Advocacy shares information and resources on ways to strengthen self-advocacy efforts at both the state and national level.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Assistive Technology of Ohio (AT Ohio) is a federally funded nonprofit organization that is part of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology
AUTISM RESOURCES
Caring 4 Our Kids is a resource for parents of kids with ASD.
National Autism Center is an Autism resource for families.
Operation Autism is a resource guide for military families
Sesame Street Autism Resources
This initiative offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities.
EDUCATION
College database for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Ohio Department of Education
Provides leadership, support, and accountability for effective systems of public education, library services, and rehabilitation services.
Affordable colleges for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Guidebook on how to deal with bullying.
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Family Voices
Family Voices provides families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a resource on health care.
Ability path is a resource website for parents
FUTURE PLANNING
All the information you will need to open an ABLE account.
Retail Savings Guide for People With Disabilities
A guide which provides a detailed walkthrough of discounts and special offers for individuals with disabilities.
Social Security Disability Benefits Guide
Understand how Social Security disability works and how to calculate your benefits.
Alliance of disability attorneys that support the legal and financial decisions of individuals with disabilities and their families.
HOUSING
Individual housing rights for those with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
INTELLECTUAL / DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES
American Association on I/DD (AAIDD)
Brain Injury Association of America
Ohio Department for Developmental Disabilities
NADD – For Persons with I/DD and MH Needs
National Down Syndrome Society
HEALTH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC provides resources and information on protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTCADD)
RRTCADD provides information and resources on aging with developmental disabilities, age friendly environments, health promotion, and family support.
Lollipop Kids Foundation – Equipment Closet
Lollipop Kids Foundation’s equipment closet functions to collect outgrown/no longer needed DME, refurbish it, and match it to a child in need.
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL
Warren County Transportation Services
Toll-Free helpline for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions that provide information to those who need extra assistance before traveling.