Resources
Resource List
Here is a list of local organizations and other resources for children with developmental differences. This list is in no particular order and will be added to as we discover new resources.
If you know of an organization that you think should be listed here please let us know. Email us at team@addaptco.org
Education and Therapy
Blanchard Valley Center
The Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
https://sesischools.com/locations/ohio/
Serving students, districts and families in Ohio.
Ms. Donna's Adaptive Learning Center
https://www.facebook.com/msdonnasadaptivelearningcenter
A center that provides services to children with IEP's from their local school district.
Parent Mentor Program
https://www.hancockesc.org/page/parent-mentor-program/ (County)
https://www.fcs.org/departments/student-services (Findlay City)
Provides support and resources to families of children with disabilities in Hancock County.
Julia A. Cole Rehab & Sports Medicine
http://www.bvhealthsystem.org/services/rehabilitation/julie-a-cole-rehab
Offering speech, occupational, and physical therapies.
Wood County Hospital
Offering speech, occupational, and physical therapies and specialized services.
Playful Progress Therapy LLC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556516157233
Pediatric Occupational Therapy services, including find motor, sensory, and feeding.
Collaboration Therapy, LLC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092834418458
Speech and Feeding Therapy Services for all ages, with 10+ years of experience.
Ohio Early Intervention
https://ohioearlyintervention.org/
"Helping children and families wherever they choose to live, play, and spend their day."
Art & Music
Awakening Minds Arts & Athletics
http://www.awakeningmindsart.org
Offering special art and athletic programs for children with special needs.
Athletics
Challenged Champions
http://www.challengedchampions.com
Equine therapy for people with special needs.
Project H.O.P.E
https://www.projecthope-equinetherapy.org
A nonprofit Equine Assisted Therapies program.
Hancock County Special Olympics
https://www.facebook.com/HancockCountySpecialOlympics/
https://www.blanchardvalley.org/additional-supports
"This organization offers a variety of competitive sports for all skill levels. The sports offered include basketball, bowling, golf, softball, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. The program is open to anyone age 8 and older with a qualifying diagnosis."
Support Groups & Parent Groups
Special Needs Parent Support
An all inclusive support group for parents who have children with special needs.
Findlay Autism
https://www.facebook.com/groups/findlayautism/
A support group for families whos children have been diganosed with autism children in Findlay, Ohio. (Hancock County)
ADDAPTCO Parent Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentgroupaddaptco
A place for parents with children of all abilities.
Autism Momma’s and Papa’s Sharing
https://www.facebook.com/groups/265359927382423/
A place to share, vent, cry, laugh and grow together.
Parents with Special Needs Children - 419
https://www.facebook.com/groups/804874233506596
This is a place for us locals to communicate about events, places that are special needs friendly, and anything that will help you with your journey as a parent of a child with special needs. This group is only for parents with special needs children.
Ohio Special Needs Families
https://www.facebook.com/groups/369270319889339
Ohio Special Needs Families is for anyone who has a diagnosis. Where people can come together with like mind people to discuss daily life, their children, doctors, nurses in a safe and private area.
Special Needs Advocacy Group - 419
https://www.facebook.com/groups/snag.419
A group for advocating events needed for the special needs community with no age limit.
Transition into Adulthood
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
"Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency whose mission is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence."
Capabilities
https://www.capabilitiesinc.biz/
"Capabilities, LLC connects the dots between the person and their future." Core Services include: Community Employment, Community Inclusion, Driving Services, Professional Training, Technology Services, Transition Services
Ohio Means Jobs
https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/home
"Find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more on OhioMeansJobs.com"
Kan Du Group
"The Kan Du Group, certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, focuses on promoting choice, independence, community integration and employability. We offer programming in life skills, creative development, vocational training, job placement and even retirement lifestyle."
Blanchard Valley Center
https://www.blanchardvalley.org/individuals-families
"Blanchard Valley Center provides resources and support that empowers people with developmental disabilities to live lives with meaning and purpose."
Millstream Career Center
https://millstream-career-center.fcs.org/
"Millstream provides preparation for two- or four-year college and/or careers. A typical day at Millstream Career Center consists of two class periods of hands-on experience in the lab plus one class period of related classwork."
Miscellaneous
Children's Museum of Findlay
Sensory friendly and offers All Abilities Day events.
Disability Rights Ohio
http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
Advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in Ohio.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo
Programs, services, and events specific to down syndrome.
Museums for All
Offering free or reduced admission to museums for families receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits).
Social Security Disability Guide
m-n-law.com/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-guide/
A guide about navigating social security disability benefits.
Cerebral Palsy Guide
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
A great source of information, support, and resources to those affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy or other disabilities.
The Uniquely Abled Project
The Uniquely Abled Project enables those with a diagnosis to have the possibility of a career that is meaningful and provides income, dignity and purpose while filling a major need for employers.
Hancock Helps
An online guide to various resources in Hancock County. The extensive resource list covers all kinds of needs from food security and financial assistance to youth development and more.
OhioRISE
https://managedcare.medicaid.ohio.gov/managed-care/ohiorise
"As a part of Ohio Medicaid’s effort to launch the next generation of Medicaid, ODM has launched OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), a specialized managed care program for youth with complex behavioral health and multisystem needs."
Autism Specific
Ohio's Interagency Work Group on Autism
"It's really a collaborative effort across multiple state agencies who have come together in order to have a conversation in first identifying the need, but also in figuring out a great way to meet the need." – Ohio Department of Education Office of Exceptional Children
Pierce's Crew Foundation
Help fund therapy and programs for children with special needs in Hancock County.
Autism Society of Ohio
ASO is a coalition of local Autism Society affiliates focusing on statewide advocacy and awareness and serving areas not covered by a local affiliate.
Autistic, Not Weird
"Insight from a former teacher with Asperger Syndrome"
The Horse Boy https://www.facebook.com/horseboyworld/
"Horses Helping Children with Autism, Brain Building & Kinetic Learning"
Wood County Hospital
https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/autism-services/
Autism services through Wood County Hospital.
The PLAY Project
"The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project® is a parent implemented, intensive early intervention program for young children with autism that is evidence-based."
