Resources for Your Family
We know how difficult, time-consuming, and isolating it can be to find the resources your child needs (and deserves).
Below is a list we have compiled to help parents and guardians take some guesswork out of searching for the resources available to Ohio families.
State Resources
The State of Ohio’s ADA Coordinator
The ADA Coordinator can help begin the process for an SSA and other guidance for your child. Email Shanna Bagner at Civil_Rights@jfs.ohio.gov.
Parent Support Network
This non-profit is located in Columbus and has great resources, podcasts, and support systems for the parents.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Learn about the SSI benefits for children up to age 22 living with disbabilities
Ohio Disability Resources &
Advocacy Organizations
Find Ohio’s disability resources, planning documents, children’s Medicaid, assistance with letters, and other resources.
Cincinnati Childrens Ongoing Support Resources
Formerly known as the Special Needs Resource Directory.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
OCECD is dedicated to helping parents and children have a voice and the right education.
Ohio Special Education Resources
State of Ohio’s Special Education Webpage
Find all the forms, roadmaps, processes, regulations, guidance, etc for educating a child with disabilities in the state of Ohio.
Special Education Forms
State of Ohio’s required and optional forms for special education.
A Guide to Ohio Parent’s Rights in Special Education
A 34-page guide about special education, eligibility, dispute process, and contacts in Ohio.
Ohio’s Special Education Process and Roadmap
Learn about the state of Ohio’s roadmap for gaining special education assistance within schools.
Disability Rights and Resources
Protects, advocates, and educates about legal rights for children with disabilities and current Ohio programs available.