Resources
Below is our list of local and national resources that is ever growing.

- Recreation Unlimited Farm and Fun : Serves individuals with disabilities in the area of sports, recreation, and education with the most comprehensive and quality program offerings; wheelchair accessible
- The Guided Tours, Inc : Provides a growth-producing experience; they travel independent with staff; staff helps with medication and money
- Aktion Club – Kiwanis Service Club for adults with disabilities : Provides adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities
- Camp Blue Skies
- Bullying & Substance Abuse
- Abuse and Exploitation of People with Developmental Disabilities
- The Relationship Between Disability and Addiction
- The Relationship Between Disabilities and Alcohol
- Paying for Rehab with Medicaid and Medicare
- Disabilities and Alcoholism:
The Relationship Between Disabilities and Alcohol
- ADHD and Sleep Deprivation: What to do when you or your child with ADHD can’t sleep
- A Homeowner’s Guide to Creating A Sensory-Friendly Space For Individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders
- Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc : promotes dignity, respect, and enhanced quality of life for people with developmental disabilities
- 1st Advocacy Choice : giving the community a voice and providing excellent services to those in need
- Advocating Opportunity
- COAAA Volunteer Guardianship Program : Plans, funds and develops services that make our communities places where individuals can live with independence and dignity
- Renter’s Rights for People with Disabilities
- Rental Housing Rights for Disabled Tenants
- Special Olympics of Ohio : The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
- Autism Society of Ohio : Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism
- ROBOKIND : Robots4autism – Improving Social and Emotional Skills Through Robot Therapy
- 9th Planet : video behavior modeling tools to engage social skills and executive skills learners
- Autism Treatment Center of America : A treatment and education model for adults and children challenged by Autism, Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Asperger’s and other disabilities
- Autism Society of America : Educates about research found, issues, and treatment
- Haugland Learning Center : Helps with educational needs
- Transition Tool Kit
- Recognizing and Preventing Abuse
- Sesame Street and Autism
- CDC Autism Links and Resources
- Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Autism
- Reducing the Noise
- Operation Autism for Military Families
- Autism and Dental Care
- Autism Resources
- OCALI: Autism Center
- How to Improve Emotional Self-Regulation Among Children with Autism and Attention Disorders
- How to calm a child with Autism
- Working with Schools: From Raising a Sensory Smart Child
- Department of Health and Human Services : Provides effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services
- Pickaway County Community Action Organization : involved with Early Head Start, emergency services, home repair maintenance, housing programs, transportation, youth programs, tax support, and a variety of other services.
- Social Security Administration : federal government’s main website for Social Security Administration. There are specific guidelines regarding enrollment, wage reporting, and other services.
- Community Fund Management Foundation : Develops and makes available several types of trusts, educational programs, and related services that enable individuals who are disabled to use private funds to enhance their quality of life while attempting to safeguard their eligibility for government benefits
- Catholic Social Services : Helps poor and vulnerable seniors and families reach their potential
- Ohio Consumers’ Counsel : Educates about electric, natural gas, telephone, and water issues
- Pickaway County Jobs One Stop : Current job posting throughout Pickaway County and surrounding areas; website also lists other resources and workshops available for individuals; geared towards general public
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau : information about managing money for others
- Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Find help with rent and utilities
- United Cerebral Palsy : Advances the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network
- Cerebral Palsy Group
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance
- N2Y : online special education publishers/ newspaper for special learners
- Behavior Communitcates
- Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio : Are committed to providing support, assistance and education to individuals with Down syndrome and their families
- Down Syndrome and Dental Care
- Brighter Beginnings : Strengthens families by helping parents become self-sufficient
- Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program : Educates parents on their education options and advocates for the expansions of quality options for every Ohio child
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities : Works with parents to help them obtain the assistance they need
- Parent Advocacy Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities : Expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families; parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others
- Accessibility for Ohio’s State Tests
- How To Get Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
- College Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Family and Youth Law Center
- Best Vocational Training Programs for People with Disabilities 2019
- College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
- EdSmart – College Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Guide to paying for college for people with disabilities
- Resources for College Students with Speech and Language Disabilities
- Family Centered Care Assessment Tool
- The Best Scholarships For Students With Disabilities
- A Guide to Supporting STEM Education for Students With Disabilities
- Does My Student Need an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
- College & Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
Best Value School’s College Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
Education Pathway (High School, Post-Secondary)
- Ohio Department of Education, Office of Exceptional Children : resources include Ohio required forms for special education (Whose IDEA is This?, Plus Annotations), transition assessments, employability life skills assessment, and other transition resources
- PACER Center : parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth – 21 years. Parents can find publications, workshops, transition resources, and other resources
- Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center : regional hub of adult education, serving Pickaway and Ross Counties. PRCTC Adult Education programs prepare and enhance individuals within the business world to succeed in their preferred trade or area. Adults can take specific classes on campus and at different locations.
- The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) : statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio; provides one-on-one assistance to aid families as an advocate and attend Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) : online clearinghouse of information on research, resources, and trends to address autism and low-incidence disabilities; source for training, technical assistance, resources, and consultation for individuals with disabilities
- Secondary Transition Planning Toolkit
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
- Ohio University – Job Resources and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Employment Pathway
- The Job Accommodations Network (JAN) : leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues; printable resources to help employees and employers discuss accommodations within the business world; opportunity to speak with a representative over the phone or through email to help with individual cases
- Ohio Employment First : employment and transition resources, best practices within the field, current employment success stories, and review of state laws are embedded within the website; premier website for employment for Ohioans with disabilities
- Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) : subscription service offering comprehensive material and resources for career development and planning for users from elementary school to adulthood; includes assessments tolls, occupations and employment data and trend information education, training, resources and links
- Pickaway Jobs : current job postings throughout Pickaway County and surrounding areas; website also lists other resources and workshops available for individuals; geared towards general public
- Ohio Means Jobs : current job postings throughout the state; lists other resources and workshops available; geared towards general public
- Guide for Job Seeker and Workers with a Disability
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Community Employment Definitions
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Equal Employment
Community Pathway
- AT Ohio : a federally funded nonprofit organization housed at The Ohio State University. All residents of Ohio can access Assistive Technology resources and even rent equipment for free. They do offer consultation per individual request.
- Guide to Trade Careers for Students With Disabilities
- Epilepsy Foundation : Works to prevent, control, and cure Eplepsy through community services; public education; federal and local advocacy; and supporting research into new treatments and therapies
- American Epilepsy Society
- Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus : Lead the fight to over come the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives
- Epilepsy Association : Gives services to individuals affected by epilepsy in the Cleveland area.
- Smith Homestead Construction and Services : residential and commercial; licensed, bonded and insured
- Meyer Design : Accessible playground equipment and design
- Best Stair Lifts: Use our guide to compare the different types of stairlifts to find a solution that fits your needs.
- Home Modifications for your young adult with special needs
- Special Needs Checklist How disability friendly is your city
- Modifying Your Backyard for Special Needs Children
- Making Home Accessible: Home Modification for Disability
- Home Improvements for People with Disabilities
- Stable Account
- What is a Good Credit Score Range
- Protecting Against Credit Card Fraud
- Resources and Funding
- Strategies for Making Homes Accessible
- Disability Insurance Policy 101: Your Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Disability Insurance Policy
- Total Mortgage: The Guide to Homebuying for the Disabled
- Getting Help to Pay for Home Repairs or Modifications
- How to Pay for Home and Durable Medical Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide
- Tax Tips for Caring for a Disabled Spouse
- Fiscal Tiger: Keeping your finances fierce: Career and employment resources for people with disabilities
- Housing Resources for People With Disabilities
- The Ultimate Guide to Finding and Renting Housing With Disabilities
- Understanding Credit and Debt for Individuals With an Intellectual or Developmental Disability
- Broadband Search – Best Internet Providers in Circleville, OH
- Central Ohio Area on Aging: The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging provides help at home for seniors, resources and education to support senior independence, choice and dignity.
- Job and Family Services
- Department of Medicaid – HOME Choice Program : Ohio’s HOME Choice program transitions eligible Ohioans from institutional settings to home and community-based settings, where they receive services and supports at home and in their communities.
- Guardian Medical Monitoring : personal emergency response system, medication management, additional safety services
- MC Mobility Systems, Inc : mobility solutions for an independent lifestyle
- Valued Relationships, Inc : helping people to be safe, stay independent and live well
- Tri-Medical Rehab Supply : incontinence and medical supply solutions that give you peace of mind
- Lorraine Surgical Supply : Catering to Assistive Technology of Ohio Lending Library; our trained fitters take extraordinary care in helping you with your orthopedic supports and mastectomy needs
- Verizon Unveils Remote Patient Monitoring Platform
- Vidget 3-in-1 Flexible Seating
- Adaptations by Adrian : Helps with dressing challenges
- The Weighted Blanket Whisper
- Medical Supplies Connections
- 180 Medical: Supplying the products that turn your life around
- The Counseling Source, Inc : the philosophy of The Counseling Source, Inc. is that all people deserve access to quality mental health care
- Bellefaire JCB : Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child welfare agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services
- Scioto-Paint Valley Mental Health : We are a group of treatment centers that offer residents of Ross, Fayette, Highland, Pike, and Pickaway Counties help for drug addiction, alcoholism, and a variety of other addictions, health concerns, or emotional disorders
- Mental Illness/ Intellectual Disabilities
- For Teachers: Children’s Mental Health Disorder Fact Sheet for the Classroom
- Check in with others. Make a difference.
- Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
- How Isolation Impacts Your Mental Health
- Kit: Suicide Prevention
- Special Olympics : Transforms lives through the joy of sports
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services : Job training, unemployment, medicaid, food assistance, cash assistance, child support, protective services, foster care and adoption, child care
- Pickaway County Community Action (PICCA) : Empower people in poverty to become self-sufficient and improve their quility of life
- Pickaway County YMCA : Youth development, healthy living and social responsibilty
- Jobs One Stop : Current job postings throughout Pickaway County and surrounding areas; website also lists other reasources and workshops available for indviduals; geared towards deneral public
- Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVR) : Partners with Ohioans with disabilities to achieve quality employment and independence
- People First : Assists people with disabilities who are self-advocates to talk about their nees and rights with people in their communities
- Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) : Their mission is to build state- and- sustem- wide capacity to improve their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology
- Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio : Their mission is to support families, promote community involvement, and encourage a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome
- Disability Rights Ohio : Their mission is to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio
- Pickaway County Educational Services Center : Their mission is to be the educational leader in providing high quality services to schools and families in Pickaway County
- Pickaway County Family and Children First Council : Improving the well being of children and families
- Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council : planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities
- “Did You Notice?” : Free training for direct support professionals and anyone who supports people with developmental disabilities.
- Learn Strategies for Addressing Puberty and Sexuality
- OCALI Lending Library:
- Take Care of Myself by M. Wrobel
- What’s Happening to Me: A Guide to Puberty by P. Mayle
- What’s Happening to Tom….K. Reynolds
- What’s Happening to Ellie….K. Reynolds
- The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls by V.L. Schaefer
- Sex Ed for Self-Advocates: This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for people on the autism spectrum age 15 and up.
- Autism Speaks: Parent’s Guide to Puberty and Adolescence Resource
- Autism Society of America: Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum
- New Avenues to Independence, Inc : provide opportunities for people with disabilities to become more independent and productive members of society by offering the highest quality support services and developing innovative and inclusive programs.
- Fox Run : Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents is dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of our local and extended community. Our services focus on the specific needs of children, adolescents, and their families in a residential treatment setting
- Special Medical Services Program: foster care for youth with special medical needs (800) 532-7239
- One Way Farm, Inc : One Way Farm Children’s Home provides residential care 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Our agency provides an Animal Education Therapy Program, an Employment Training Program, Counseling Services and a Youth Program to further the healing of our children, all very unique programs
- Annie’s House : medical day treatment program that provides nursing services and early childhood education to infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children from birth up to 18 years of age
- Mortgage Calculator
- Moving with Children with Disabilities: Tips and Advice for Transition
- Do your kids like Musically? So do traffickers and pedophiles
- Human Trafficking Task Force
- Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office Lifesaver Program : Project Lifesaver is a rapid response program designed to track and locate lost individuals. This program is designed specifically for families living with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia, and other related disorders.
- Abuse and Exploitations of People with Developmental Disabilities
- Haven House : domestic violence shelter (740) 474-9430
- Internet Safety Curriculum
- Home Safety for People with Disabilities Room-by-room home modifications to help people with disabilities
- Canine Companions for Independence : exceptional dogs for exceptional people
- How to Get a Service Dog: A Practical Guide
- Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism – Complete Guide
- US Service Animals – Official Service and Support Animal Registration
- Buckeye Service Dogs : BSD provides several types of service animals. All dogs are custom trained to meet your unique needs.
- Spina Bifida Association : Gives assistance, educates, researches, and supports. Has online webinars.
- Ohio’s Parent Mentoring Program : Helps parents become informed and effective representatives for their children in all educational settings
- How to Plan/ Provide for a Child with Special Needs