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

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

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

Caring 4 Our Kids is a resource for parents of kids with ASD.

National Autism Center

National Autism Center is an Autism resource for families.

Operation Autism

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

Online College Database

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 Online

Affordable colleges for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Bullying Awareness Guidebook

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.

AbilityPath

Ability path is a resource website for parents

 

FUTURE PLANNING

The ABLE Act Fact Sheet

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.

Special Needs Alliance

Alliance of disability attorneys that support the legal and financial decisions of individuals with disabilities and their families.

HOUSING

Disability Housing Rights

Individual housing rights for those with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

INTELLECTUAL / DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES

Alliance, Inc.

American Association on I/DD (AAIDD)

Autism Society of America

Brain Injury Association of America

Chimes

Ohio Department for Developmental Disabilities

NADD – For Persons with I/DD and MH Needs

National Down Syndrome Society

United Cerebral Palsy

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

TSA Cares

Toll-Free helpline for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions that provide information to those who need extra assistance before traveling.