Aministers funding to assist physically disabled individuals and persons with debilitating disease with the following needs: * Provides medical and assistive equipment * Assistance with medication expense * Grant sponsorships for two Ida Sue students to attend the College of Wooster Nursery School * Scholarships for high school graduates with physical disabilities who plan to attend college, university, or trade school * Funding of projects that assist people with physical disabilities

C.O.R.E. provides time-limited training. The training involves assessment, support and supervised practice to strengthen at least 25 worker skills, attitudes, tolerances and capacities. A person can be in training as little as two days per week or as much as five. An assessment could be for two weeks, and supervised practice at the work center cannot exceed one year. Trainees are paid and benefits include workers compensation and Social Security retirement. Small parts assembly and hand packaging at the work center are piece rated jobs with no guaranteed minimum wage. Other jobs include training in office, passenger transport and delivery, maintenance, lawn care, and custodial services. Working at C.O.R.E. can affect SSI, SSDI, food stamps, housing subsidies, and medical cards. C.O.R.E. offers benefits planning so trainees can make informed decisions before they jeopardize entitlements. Trainees must provide their own transportation. There is no charge for training because it is funded through state and local tax dollars through the local Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

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 older adults and/or individuals with disabilities at a reduced rate.

Provides coordination of services for children with certain specific handicapping conditions. Develops service plan which addresses the full range of medical, social, educational, psychological, recreational, vocations, and personal needs of the children and their families. Helps arrange for the needed services.

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

Offers education, advocacy, service and support to older adults and individuals diagnosed with a chronic disability.

22 One Bedroom units. Gas, electric, water, sewer, and trash are included in the rent. One pet allowed with pet deposit.

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.

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.

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.

An information and referral service for community resources available to families of children with disabilities.

Includes units for adults age 62 and older and people with disabilities. Utilities included in rent. Pet friendly.

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

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.

Maintains guides and information about community resources that are appropriate for families and professionals to promote the well-being of children and young adults prenatal to age 25. Online database contains information about resources and organizations targeted to children and youth.

Guides individuals with disabilities through the job-seeking process including assistance identifying employer expectations, filling out applications, resume creation and interview preparation.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals and families at reduced rates based on a contract with HUD. Units are available for elderly, disabled, and/or handicapped individuals, as well as family units. Section 8 units are also available. Manages 351 apartments on Everton Lane and on Rentar Lane in Akron.

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

The Bipolar Peer Support Group is an opportunity for people living with this disorder to connect, find validation, and potentially learn some new coping strategies. Two trained co-facilitators will maintain a safe environment for people of all backgrounds to share space. Please feel free to come and talk—or just listen—as we discuss the ups and downs of living with bipolar disorder and how to make the most out of life.

Provides monthly deliveries of shelf stable, fresh, and frozen foods for older adults, disabled adults, and individuals in recovery that are living in subsidized housing units in Medina County.

Provides career/technical education programs to age-eligible youth enrolled in participating school districts. Programs include, but are not limited to, fields such as health sciences, early childhood education, sports and exercise science, automotive and automotive repair technology, cosmetology, computer information technology, carpentry, building maintenance, construction, media arts, culinary arts, and welding,

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and/or individuals with disabilities at a reduced rate.

- Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and individuals with a mobility disability at reduced rates based on a contract between a housing authority and the property owner. - Subsidies are paid directly to the owner of the property who then rents units to income-eligible individuals and families. - Provides activities such as church services and a game room. - Offers a social worker service coordinator on staff.

Provides electricity to power life-sustaining equipment, such as a respirator or dialysis machine. Disconnection can be delayed by 30 days by completing a medical certification form.