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 

www.blanchardvalley.org

The Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Findlay City Schools 

http://www.findlaycityschools.org

City of Findlay school district

Hancock ESC 

http://www.hancockesc.org

Hancock Educational Service Center

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. 

Help Me Grow

https://www.helpmegrow.org/

Assisting families before birth up till the age of 3.

Julia A. Cole Rehab & Sports Medicine

http://www.bvhealthsystem.org/services/rehabilitation/julie-a-cole-rehab

Offering speech, occupational, and physical therapies.

Grace Speaks

http://www.grace-speaks.org

Offering affordable private speech therapy

Bee Heard 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063691986599

Speech & Language Services

Wood County Hospital

https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/rehabilitation-services/pediatric-rehabilitation/

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.

KanDu Studio 

https://kandugroup.org/studio/

Art Studio for artists with different abilities.

Heartstring Melodies

www.heartstringmelodies.com

Music therapy for children with special needs.

Athletics

Gliding Stars of Findlay

http://glidingstars.org/findlay.html

An adaptive ice skating program.

Miracle League of Findlay 

http://www.miracleleagueoffindlay.com

An adaptive baseball program.

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.

Rally Cap Sports 

https://www.rallycapsports.org/bgsu

Sports for people with special needs.

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 

https://www.snpsgroup.org/

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

https://ood.ohio.gov/home

"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

https://kandugroup.org/

"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

http://www.cmfindlay.com

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.

NAMI of Hancock County 

https://www.namiofhancock.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo 

http://www.dsagt.org

Programs, services, and events specific to down syndrome.

Museums for All 

www.museums4all.org

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

uniquelyabledproject.org/ 

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

https://www.hancockhelps.org

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 

https://iwg-autism.org/

"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

Bittersweet Farms 

http://www.bittersweetfarms.org

Serving people with autism

Pierce's Crew Foundation 

http://piercescrew.org

Help fund therapy and programs for children with special needs in Hancock County.

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio 

http://asno.org

They provide support, education, and advocacy.

Autism Society of Ohio 

https://autismohio.org

ASO is a coalition of local Autism Society affiliates focusing on statewide advocacy and awareness and serving areas not covered by a local affiliate.

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 

http://www.ocali.org

Autism resources and training


itaalk 

https://www.itaalk.org

Provides assistive technology devices to individuals with autism.

Autistic, Not Weird 

http://autisticnotweird.com

"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 

https://playproject.org/

"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."


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