Refers individuals with aging and/or disability related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for housing, transportation, in-home care, long-term care and other health and wellness services. Offers an internet-based, counselor assisted program that helps older adults and individuals with disabilities file for public benefits. Includes Healthy Start and Healthy Families, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), child care subsidies, food stamps, voter registration and more. Provides benefit navigation, assistance with Social Security and Medicaid applications, and Social Security benefit analysis.

County Probate Court. Responsible for duties regarding estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, adoptions, changes of name, and mental health matters.

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living. DIAL provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more. DIAL is a public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) and is administered by USAging.

Provides the Ohio Home Care Waiver Program (OHCW) to meet the needs of individuals people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting. CareSource has contracted with the Ohio Department of Medicaid in the role of a Case Management Agency. CareSource in partnership with Area Agency on Aging, Region 9, delivers Case Management services for the OHCW program to eligible individuals. Management services for the OHCW program to help people meeting Medicaid financial criteria, who are under 60 years of age and assessed with an Intermediate or Skilled Level of Care, along with other program requirements.

Offers a limited number of stand-alone houses and appartments set up to be accessable to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. All residences are subsidized and apartments are located in four (4) complexes near other agency services. Apartment residents are also enrolled in evening activities called the Resident Enrichment Program.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the K&D Group.

In-home client assessments link individuals with appropriate long-term services; services are an alternative to nursing home placement which include but are not limited to adult day care, home-delivered meals, chore service, homemaker, minor home modifications, medical transportation, personal care, social work counseling, nutritional counseling, emergency response, independent living assistance, medical supplies and medical equipment.

Offers privately owned 1-bedroom rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults age 62 years and over and individuals age 18 and over with a disability at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults at a reduced rate. Also offers supportive services and activities for residents.

Operates as a permanent housing program which works with various social services agencies to help residents gain self-sufficiency and independence. Provides homeless singles with disabilities the opportunity for permanent supportive housing with supportive services to assist. Offers apartments at different locations.

Administers a free library program of Braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults age 62 years and over and individuals age 18 and over with a disability at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner.

Offers comprehensive employment services including vocational evaluation, career exploration, occupational skills training, job readiness, job finding assistance and soft skills training.

Provides 24 hour crisis intervention, reassurance, information and referral; emergency linkage to community agencies, police, hospitals, emergency assistance. A Victims Advocate provides community support, advocacy and reassurance to victims of crime following a traumatic experience.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults at a reduced rate. Also offers supportive services and activities for residents.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the K&D Group.

Provides specialized information and referral services for individuals with disabilities.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Tuscarawas County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.

Partners with the City of Akron to provide critical home repairs including roofing, electrical, furnace, plumbing, gutters, porch, steps, and disability access. No funds are provided to the homeowner in cash as reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with disabilities.

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.