Provides housing for older adults based on income, age, and disability criteria. Most housing units are one bedroom apartments with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Service coordinators also assist with connecting clients to resources and services. *Some units for individuals with disabilities may be available

Provides programs administered by the state that provides medical benefits for individuals and families with limited incomes who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Programs include the following: - Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI): Medicaid for parents, caretaker relatives, pregnant women, newborns, children, extension adults, transitional Medicaid, and possible dual eligibility with Aged Blind and Disabled Medicaid and Medicare recipients. - Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): Categorically Needy. Medicaid for 65 and older. Meets Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of blind or disabled. - MPAP: QMB, SLMB, QI-1, QWDI: Medicare Premium Assistance for those in receipt of Medicare. - MBIWD: Medicaid for individuals between ages of 16 and 64 who meet the SSA definition of blind and disabled and are working. Possible premium required. - SRS: Medicaid for those age 21 and over who are receiving SSI or SSDI, meet SRS diagnosis, and are in receipt of another Medicaid category. - Non-Citizen Emergency Medicaid Assistance (NCEMA): Apply at any time. Requires state approval to receive Medicaid eligibility and span. - LTC and Waiver Services: Medicaid for individuals in nursing facilities, assisted living, or home care.

Offers site-based Section 8 / Low Income Housing. Consists of 40 1-bedroom units designated for older adults and/or individuals with disabilities. Two- and 3-bedroom units are available for families.

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 older adults and adults with disabilities at a reduced rate.

Provides a monetary supplement to low-income adults with disabilities who do not require nursing home care. Along with the consumer's income, RSS prevents premature or unnecessary institutionalization. Eligible consumers can use the supplement to remain in their own community in adult foster, family or group homes, residential care facility, mental health residential facility or alternative community home.

- Develops a plan for the care of older adults, people with disabilities and people with chronic health issues so the clients can return to or remain in their homes. Also serves juveniles and individuals with developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and mental health issues. - Services include assessing the client's needs, coordinating the delivery of needed services, completion of paperwork required by authorized providers, ensuring services are obtained in accordance with the case plan and monitoring progress to ensure that services are having a beneficial impact on the client.

Provides a monthly cash benefit for individuals who do not meet all of the eligibility requirements necessary to receive help from other federal and state benefit programs, such as Supplemental Social Security (SSI) and Ohio Works First (OWF). Maximum cash benefit per month for one person is $115 and $159 per month for two people.

Beginning in 1988, Muskingum Starlight Industries (MSI) introduced our community employment program. This program provides the opportunity for our employees to become a contributing member of your workforce, while allowing them to build self-esteem and confidence in their own ability. Services MSI provides that makes this program successful are listed below: - Job Coaching: A job coach works with your new employee while they are leaning skills necessary to maintain their job. The Job Coach also assists your new employee in developing skills necessary to become independent in his/her job. - Support/Services: Support Services assist your new employee with the supports he/she may need in order to be successful in their new position. Since each new employee’s needs are different, support services are tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs.

Provides limited funding assistance for necessary incidental treatment-related services, programs and equipment not covered by insurance, government agencies or other resources to families residing in Northeast Ohio who have children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. Funds expenses such as respite care, therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent, other living expenses, or any modifications done to home, property, or vehicles.

24 One Bedroom units. Trash, water, sewer, electric, and gas are included in the rent. One pet allowed with pet deposit.

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.

Provides financial resources for personal assistance services to Ohioans with severe physical disabilities. Personal assistance services help people with severe physical disabilities perform activities of daily living. Such activities may include dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, preparing food, feeding, giving medications, turning, repositioning, transferring and assisting with ambulation.

Develops and/or disseminates information such as instructional resources, federal and state legal updates, statewide documents, a regional newsletter, and other items relative to the education of children with disabilities. Provides this information to parents, educators and agency personnel who work with children with disabilities.

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

Provides subsidized independent living facilities for low-income individuals with physical mobility disabilities. Offers fully accessible apartments with roll-in showers, lower counters, accessible controls and located on one (1) floor with security doors. Note: Does not provide meals, transportation, housekeeping, or any other supportive services.

Helps adults with disabilities to explore and connect with their community, develop social skills, and enhance personal abilities through volunteer experiences.

Provides advocacy services and information and referral services for physically and mentally disabled people in Medina County. Offers Ombudsman assistance with complaints about services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Collaborates with the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Catholic Charities of Medina County.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Portage 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.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

- Provides health care coverage consisting of a primary and acute care benefit package and long-term care if a person has the required level of care need. - Covered services include may prescription drugs, home care, doctor visits, hospital care, laboratory and x-rays, medical equipment and supplies, dental care, transportation, mental health, vision services, long-term care, alcohol and drug rehabilitation and other services.