Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities ↗
Local developmental disability services, eligibility and service coordination.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Practical starting points for families.
Explore independent organizations that may help with disability services, education, benefits, advocacy and transitions.
Local and statewide services
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities ↗
Ohio developmental disability supports and service information.
211 ↗
Find local help with essential needs.
Education and advocacy
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ↗
Special education resources and state education guidance.
OCALI ↗
Autism, assistive technology and transition resources.
Disability Rights Ohio ↗
Disability rights education and advocacy.
Benefits and adulthood
Ohio Benefits ↗
Ohio benefit eligibility and applications.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities ↗
Vocational rehabilitation and employment support.
Social Security Administration ↗
Federal disability benefit information.
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These are independent organizations; listing does not imply a formal SCN partnership. In an emergency call 911; for mental health crisis support call or text 988.