Local chapter members learn leadership skills and electoral practices by electing officers of the group. Monthly meetings are focused on topics related to disability advocacy and building self-advocacy skills. There are also monthly volunteering opportunities and regular social events to offer further connection to our community.

Provides family grants, education and community outreach and family friendly activities including our annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness and Autism Friendly Holiday Party

Provides an interactive training designed to educate and provide useful resources to businesses or organizations looking to gain a better understanding about disability. Onsite or at The Ability Center.

Provides early childhood development programs to children ages birth to five from income eligible (low-income) families. Children attend early childhood centers as well as learn about computers, art, science, music, and more. Home-based services are also available as an alternative to center-based services.

A.P.P.L.E. Allen County Board of Developemental Disabilities offers a disabilty awareness program called A.P.P.L.E. This program is provided in various settings, such as school classrooms, community businesses, social groups, churches and other types of places. Presentations are available for all age groups and custom designed for the group. Presentations range from 15 minutes to 1 hour. A variety of tools are used in the presentation, including videos, models with disabilities, literature and hands-on activities to demonstrate having a disability. The goal of the program is to teach the concept that people are more alike than different, and to encourage people to accept others' differences in all places. Kids on the Block This fun, interactive program utilizes Kids on the Block puppets to educate elementary students abouts disabilities. The puppets perform upbeat and levely skits demonstrating what it is like to be a child with a disability. This gives students a better understanding of disabilities, and hopefully, leads to a greater acceptance of peers with special needs. At the end of each program, students can ask questions and interact directly with the puppets. Each performances can be scheduled in a day.

Work with Individuals with disabilities to train and develop personal strengths, master living skills, overcome barriers, and utilize technologies and resources allowing them to continue living independently and productively within their home and community. The agency strives to train in the areas of assistive technologies, and work with suppliers to advocate for and represent our consumers. We also do a minimal amount of direct services.

Provides organizatinal training and consultation to promote awareness, accessibility, inclusion, and provision of services for the autistic population.

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Provides assistance and training's on violence against individuals with disabilities and appropriate service provider responses, also provides referrals and linkages to agencies working with survivors with disabilities and individuals who are deaf

A 1/2 day educational event, featuring speakers, a vendor display area and more.

Offers several community programs to promote awareness and support of Down Syndrome. Programs include activities and programs for children and adults with Down Syndrome, programs and events for family members of those with Down Syndrome, education for the medical and educational communities, and community information sessions.

OCALI provides disability awareness.

Autism Society Central Ohio offers educational and legal advice opportunities.

MRSI offers disability awareness to the public. Call to request a speaker.

Provides programs that support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Programs include the Community Building program, Ohio Family Network, and Learning Network.

Offers interactive workshops on various topics, including disability awareness, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and disability awareness for health care professionals. Workshops can also be customized. Provides accessibility evaluations of facilities and programs to ensure compliance with the ADA. Offers training on how to handle TTY calls promptly and effectively.

Helps to facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs into child care programs, day care homes, and schools. Services focus on the inclusion of children with disabilities and include helping families find child care and preschool programs, workshops, information and referral, as well as training and on-site consultation for teachers/professionals.

American Disabilities Act (ADA) Contract and Consulting Starting January 2020: Offers training and technical assistance throughout Ohio on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assists with ADA surveys, provides assessments and will help with the development and implementation of transition/compliance plans.

Provides a variety of education programs through public and parochial schools; programs include special education, tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention, before and after school and summer enrichment and extended learning, youth employment services, and preschool services.

Provides information to parents, relatives, etc. regarding Down Syndrome. Works to enrich the lives of all individuals with Down Syndrome. Increase public awareness of individuals with Down syndrome regarding their desires, and abilities.