Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) oversees a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. DODD does this by developing services that ensure an individual’s health and safety, encourage participation in the community, increase opportunities for meaningful employment, and provide residential services and support from early childhood through adulthood.
DSPOhio
DSPOhio is a unique, statewide DSP (Direct Support Professional) recruitment effort that combines targeted multi-media advertising to brand the term DSP with an on-line DSPOhio job-site that connects potential employees with developmental disability provider employers.
The DSP Directory makes it simple for Provider Agencies to find qualified DSP's and easily contact them to begin the interview process.
The DSP Directory also assists people interested in becoming a Direct Support Professional with the certification process.
Provider Guide Plus
Provider Guide Plus.com is a website for families, guardians and people with developmental disabilities to find information, read anonymous reviews and search for agency providers in Ohio.
​As a statewide association of service providers, OPRA is a leader in efforts to collaboratively build a statewide service system that meets the needs of its ultimate customers: Ohioans with developmental disabilities.  Currently, OPRA's membership consists of more than 125 organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, providing services to more than 15,000 Ohioans with developmental disabilities.  OPRA represents approximately 70% of the state's community-based providers.

Fisher-Titus Medical Center Pediatric Specialty Clinics

​​Fisher-Titus Medical Center offers pediatric specialty clinics in a broad range of areas.  The Pediatric Development Clinic provides medical and developmental screenings to ensure early identification of children from birth through age 5 who may be at risk for developmental delay; Akron Children's Hospital Specialty Care at Fisher-Titus offers cardiology, genetics, neurology, orthopedic and pulmonary care services.

Autism Speaks

​Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a possible cure for autism.  They strive to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and they work to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.  Autism Speaks is committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Clearwater Council of Governments
The Clearwater Council of Governments is committed to collaborating with our partners to enhance people's lives one system, one community and one person at a time.  Our vision is to have a system and culture that values and responds to the voices of all people.
City of Norwalk
Norwalk is a community of rich heritage and traditions coupled with forward thinking.  Small enough to care about each other as neighbors and friends, we are large enough to offer a diversity of services, opportunities and lifestyles. 
Huron County Commissioners
Huron County, Ohio, is home to approximately 60,000 people and covers almost 500 square miles ranging from small cities and villages to completely rural areas- the perfect place for companies looking to expand, diversify or create new businesses. 
Huron County Health Department
The Huron County Health Department is the local public health agency for Huron County. Our public health professionals work to promote health and prevent disease, for a safer and healthier community. 
Huron County Chamber of Commerce 
The Huron County Chamber of Commerce is an association of business and professional people dedicated to serving the needs of area business and industry, fostering economic growth and development, and enhancing the quality of life in Huron County and the surrounding areas. 
Ohio Association of County Boards (OACB)
The Ohio Association of County Boards Serving People with Developmental Disabilities (OACB) is a non-profit organization specializing in providing information, continuing education, and legislative liaison to Ohio's 88 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities.
United Way 2-1-1
Serving 22 counties and covering 3 million people in Ohio, the United Way 2-1-1 Help Center provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service. Simply dial 2-1-1 or chat with someone for assistance. Se habla Espanol.
Ohio Association of Adult Services (OAAS)
The Ohio Association of Adult Services (OAAS) is a not-for-profit organization that represents member county boards of developmental disabilities in the State of Ohio. The Association provides a network of resources and technical assistance for the management and operation of adult services programs. 
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is the State of Ohio agency that partners with Ohioans with disabilities to achieve quality employment and independence. We are also charged with making determinations on Social Security disability.
Arc of Ohio
The Arc of Ohio works to create a world where children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities have and enjoy equal rights and opportunities. They recognize the fundamental roles of families in making choices and decisions for their children. 
Huron County Job & Family Services
Huron County Department of Job & Family Services offers a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. 
Employment First
Employment First is a policy to ensure every individual of working age has an opportunity to seek employment.
Norwalk United Fund
United Fund is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of our community and its families. 
Ohio Department of Education
The Ohio Department of Education oversees the state’s public education system, which includes public school districts, joint vocational school districts and charter schools.

Cerebral Palsy Group 

The Cerebral Palsy Group is dedicated to providing information, material and resources that are available to parents with children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national organization that helps families and individuals affected by cerebral palsy (CP).  They provide educational material about CP so that parents and caregivers can be better prepared for raising a child affected by this developmental disorder.
Cerebral Palsy guidance is the web's most comprehensive resource for information on developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy.  The website is also jam packed with information on intellectual disabilities, including lifestyle and educational information for special needs.  For more information, please contact us at https://www.cerebral palsyguidance.com/contact/
Our goal is to be the most informative, responsive, and dependable organization serving the needs of Huron County senior citizens. It is our aim to provide services, activities, programs and information designed to enrich and enhance the quality of life for our seniors, and to help them enjoy independent living.
This guide was developed as a way of supporting many differently-abled students to get by in school or at work. Care givers, teachers and anyone working with people with a range of conditions under the disability umbrella will definitely find this guide helpful.  It contains an overview of the more common types of disabilities and a comprehensive list of apps and software programs appropriate for each type.