Disability Organizations
Medina County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD)
MRDD offers numerous programs and services for individuals with special needs living in Medina County. To learn more and to determine if you may meet the eligibility criteria established by the State of Ohio, contact an Intake Specialist by calling 330.725.7751.
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
OCECD is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities.
Different Needz
SELL your USED medical equipment, therapy devices, adaptive toys and more. Recoup costs. Help someone else today. We ask all families and organizations to sell their gently used items for at least 50% OFF the original value of the item.
BUY items at Different Needz and save 50% or more!
http://www.differentneedz.com/
Ohio Legal Services
Providing legal assistance to low income Ohioans.
http://www.ohiolegalservices.org
Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS)
Providing protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.
http://olrs.ohio.gov/ASP/HomePage.asp
Young Adult Transition Corps
Young Adult Transition Corps (YATC) is a one-of-a-kind AmeriCorps program of the Ohio State University Nisonger Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. YATC is dedicated to serving young adults with disabilities and their families and promoting successful transitions as these young adults enter adult life.
Medina County Juvenile Probate Court
This web site can assist you with wide variety of legal issues such as adoptions, guardianship, estate planning, marriage licenses, juvenile delinquency.
http://www.medinacountyjuvenileprobatecourt.com/dynamic/default.aspx
Medicaid General Information
Good health is important to everyone. If you can't afford to pay for medical care right now, Medicaid can make it possible for you to get the care that you need so that you can get healthy – and stay healthy.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo
Supplemental Security Income
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Based on a respect for individuals with autism and low incidence disabilities and our belief in their right, need, and desire to achieve their full potential, OCALI's mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology.
