Provides one-on-one information and assistance to aging adults and individuals with disabilities to help identify a wide variety of needs and preferences, and to access community resources, benefit programs and other available social, medical and residential services. Also helps ensure that individuals and their caregivers are aware of the various living options, care options, and supportive services available to them.

Assistance for individuals with disabilities who require assistive technology to remain independent in their homes and communities where they choose to live.

Refers individuals with aging-related 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 including benefits screening.

Maintains a specialized database on disability-related services in the community. Provides disability-related information and referral services to community. Publishes a guide to accessible housing and transportation in Central Ohio.

Consults with older adults and adults with disabilities about their needs and preferences and then screens for a wide range of appropriate government benefits and other community services that they may be eligible for. Will assist the consumer with gathering any necessary documents and will guide them through applications process (including assistance with filling out forms) as needed. Agency provides follow-up with the client. Goal is to minimize the number of calls and contacts the consumer has to make, and encourage the use of the least costly and least restrictive services.

Provides affordable rental housing throughout Franklin County to those with mental health/substance abuse disorders, disabilities, and some older adults. Supportive services and case management is also provided.

A comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.

Advocates for people who are applying for, or receiving services from BVR or BSVI, and/or the Independent Living Centers throughout Ohio. Provides information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Matches experienced individuals with disabilities to our new consumers for support toward reaching specific goals. Peer support may be provided individually or in groups. Individuals with disabilities can create an Independent Living Plan (ILP) which they direct in that they choose the goals they would like to accomplish and they are guided by employees who provide advice on how to achieve the stated goals.

Provides an online directory of services for families and caregivers of someone with a disability. Lists both for profit and nonprofit organizations that offer services specifically targeting those with disabilities. Examples of services listed include medical equipment providers, counseling services, home care support providers, legal services, recreational camps/activities, and more. Offers educational programming on topics of interest to those caring for a person with a disability or special need and publishes a guidebook of services. Offers caregiver training for both consumers and profesionals.

Peer Support Staff members with like disabilities who are living independently are always available to talk with and provide support for consumers. Problem solving in areas such as learning to use community services more effectively, adjusting to a newly acquired disability, or a change in living accommodation are only a few topics that can be discussed. Individual and group support through role models encourages consumers to seek ways to enhance their quality of life and to contribute to their communities.

Provides information for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments regarding general or specific requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including questions about standards for accessible design. Also provides information on how to do a complaint, although this is not the agency to do a complaint with.

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.

Works with individuals to develop their self-advocacy skills and to build a strong network of advocates with disabilities in central Ohio. This may include peer support.

Provides the Aging and Disability Resource Network, a specialized information and referral service for older adults, caregivers and other professionals.

Empowers people with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, accessibility, and independence. Helps connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.

Provides individual and systems advocacy for persons with disabilities.

Provides information and referral assistance to both individuals with disabilities and older adults. Intake staff assist callers with questions and link individuals with long term services and supports.

Provides information, resources and referrals for disability-related matters such as housing, transportation, employment, benefits, and social services. Can connect clients to agencies, vendors, and to local, state and national organizations.

Provides assistance to families of children with special health care needs by helping them locate a network of quality providers and financial assistance to pay for the services needed.

Refers individuals who have long-term care service and support needs or related issues to appropriate available services in the community. Helps individuals find resources for transportation, in-home care, long-term care, benefits eligibility screening, and other health and wellness services. Limited information about housing resources may be available on the searchable website.

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.

Helps people with disabilities with extremely low income to move from nursing facilities into the community with the supports and services for long-term success. Referral agent for Ohio811 Housing Program for people with disabilities.

Provides information for those with disabilities on topics including adaptive equipment, transportation, accessible housing, traveling and other issues. Also assists individuals to access other resources in the community.

Provides a database of disability-related goods and services.