- Serves families with children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. To receive assistance these disabilities must affect daily functioning in the following areas: capacity for independent living, economic self-sufficiency, learning, mobility, social skills, receptive and expressive language, self-care, and self-direction. (Such as children and/or adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, blindness, or Cystic Fibrosis.) - Must reside in Northeast Ohio, within two (2) hours or 120 miles of Akron. - Must demonstrate a need. - A parent or legal guardian of a child may apply for assistance once per the calendar year per child. A family may apply for up to two (2) family members per year. - Will be required to have a face-to-face interview in Stow. - Will not reimburse for any services, programs or equipment that has already been received.

Awards funds quarterly on January 30th, April 30th, July 30th, and October 30th.