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Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

Investigates complaints of racial discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, police brutality, criminal justice, veterans, health, and education. Refers complaints to proper authorities for resolution.

Provides enforcement of the Columbus Civil Rights Code. Investigates, mediates and conducts hearings in response to complaints alleging discrimination against individuals in employment, fair housing and/or public accommodation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or sexual orientation.

Evaluates education cases related to disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow Individual Education Plans {IEP's}); school enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records/other barriers); language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian) school discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); post-secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; lawsuit filed by the school against the applicant to collect education expenses.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Seeks to resolve complaints of racial, gender, or LGBTQ2+ discrimination. Focuses mainly on housing, employment, and education. Does not provide legal assistance.

Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Provides services which seek to have existing civil rights and anti-discrimination laws enforced, and to secure justice and fair treatment for all people. Involved in inter-group relations and combating extremism. Accepts and seeks to resolve discrimination complaints.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Provides legal services to low-income residents of Montgomery, Greene, Preble, and Darke Counties. Legal Line provides advice in civil matters, consumer fraud and home repair scams; domestic violence, divorce, and child support; eviction, foreclosure, and other housing problems; health care access; predatory lending; Social Security/SSI; unemployment benefits; and welfare, Medicaid, and food stamps.

Provides assistance with Individual Education Programs for special education, school suspensions and expulsions, access to education and other education issues.

Provides advocacy, assistance with legal and immigration information, and media education on issues of importance to the Asian-Pacific community.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Seeks to resolve complaints of racial discrimination mainly in housing, employment, clubs or associations, and education. Does not provide legal assistance. Will also seek to resolve complaints on the basis of religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status.

Provides legal assistance for those of Arab heritage who are experiencing any type of discrimination. Does not litigate directly on the client's behalf, but refers to a network of legal professionals as needed. Works with the civil rights offices of all government agencies on policies. Provides legal assistance for immigrants, including information on the law, what documents to file, and what course of action is required, as well as referral as needed for representation.

Investigates charges of discrimination and determine whether or not violations of the law have occurred. The agency investigates allegations of discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodations, housing, credit, and disability (higher education) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability and military status. Familial status is a protected basis in housing. Age is not a protected basis in housing. Ohio Civil Rights Commission employees are law enforcement officers and must remain neutral.

Provides legal advocacy to ensure the humane care, treatment, habilitation and protection of persons with developmental disabilities. Serves people in Ohio communities and developmental centers, and students with developmental disabilities receiving special education in private or public schools or other settings.

Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *School Discipline (Out of School Suspension and Expulsion) *School Push Out (Emergency Removals, Parent Pick Up Request) *Special Education (Initial Evaluations, Implementation of Individual Education Programs, Implementation of 504 Plans) *Related Services (Transportation, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) *Behavior Supports (Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessment) *Enrollment *Language Access *School Fees (Withholding Report Card or Transcript) *Bullying/Harassment *School Access for Homeless Students *Title IX Sex Discrimination

Evaluates education cases related to: - Disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow IEP); - Enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records or other barriers); - Language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian); - School discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); - Post-Secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; - Lawsuit by school to collect education expenses.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Enforces state laws about discrimination. Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry or familial status. Offers mediation services for discimination cases.