Additional Resources for Disability Services
The following organizations offer services for individuals with disabilities living in Greater Cincinnati area.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws
General Services
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities – Ohio College2Careers Partnership
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, in a partnership with the State of Ohio’s Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is proud to offer Ohio College2Career (Ohio C2C) services for our students with disabilities.
Ohio C2C enhances the services already available to college students through disability services and career services. The Ohio C2C Counselor is employed by OOD but has an office at Cincinnati State. The Ohio C2C Counselor is available to assist students with disabilities (e.g., physical, learning, mental health, sensory, hearing, vision, and more) with additional services and support. Click here for more information and to submit a referral.
Center for Independent Living Options (CLIO)
Helps individuals who have physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or psychological disabilities to maintain active and productive lives of their choosing.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Trained professionals can connect you to essential community services.
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
Help you solve challenges that related to education or business.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Provides resources for childcare and other services for children with disabilities.
College & Career Guide for Students with Disabilities Learn about legal protections, scholarships, technologies, and other assistance available to students with disabilities.
Hearing Impairment Services
Deaf Services Center
Empowering those faced with language barriers by promoting access to communication.
Ohio Relay
A service that enable people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or those with a Speech Disability to place and receive phone calls.
Center for Communication, Hearing & Deafness
Helps infants, children, and adults reach their fullest potential by eliminating communication and language barriers through personalized services, technology, and education.
Vision/Reading Impairment Services
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI)
A private not-for-profit organization with a long and respected tradition of offering comprehensive services to people who are blind or visually impaired.
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides comprehensive program services to promote independence and foster the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments.
Sight for Students
A Vision Service Plan (VSP) charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children.
Vision USA
Provides free eye exams to low-income Americans across the U.S.
Prevent Blindness
Promotes vision care through screening, educating, advocating, and training.
Guide for Visually Impaired College Students
This guide helps you to understand eye and vision well-being with trustworthy, easy-to-read and up-to-date information about the topics that matter most to you.
Disability Diagnostic Services
UC Behavioral Health Center
Provides testing to UC students and community members to identify learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other issues that might make it difficult for students to achieve in school.
The Children’s Home: Educational & Behavioral Health
Provides comprehensive education evaluations to help identify learning challenges in children, teens and adults.
The Affinity Center
Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral, learning, and mood disorders for children and adults.
Scholarships
OOD Education Support Funds to help students with disabilities with tuition or other educational expenses.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Online Guide to Scholarships and Resources for Students With Disabilities
Mental Health Services
Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Promotes wellness and recovery.
Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
Responsible for planning, funding, and evaluating the effectiveness of community mental health services and alcohol and drug addiction services available to Hamilton County (Ohio) residents.
Cincinnati Psychological Center
Providing psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
Mental Health Access Point
Provides assessment, support, and connections for children and adults residing in Hamilton County who are in need of mental health services.
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
Addresses client needs related to housing, psychiatric help, medication, and vocational, social, and other sup
Specific Illness-Related Services
National Center for Learning Disabilities – College & Adult
Provides information regarding types of learning disabilities and various ways of finding support.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati & Columbus
Helps people with epilepsy and their families enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society/Ohio Valley Chapter
Works to improve the quality of life for people affected by multiple sclerosis in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Autism Society of Ohio
Works to improve the lives of all Ohioans affected by autism spectrum disorder.
Students with Autism
This guide discusses surrounding the education of students on the autism spectrum, including the rights and responsibilities of parties involved, plus governing laws, programs, and additional resources.
Autism Resource Center
Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder caused by abnormal brain development and functioning. Early detection and getting the right educational, medical, behavioral, and supportive services can improve the functioning and long-term outlook of children with autism.
Digital Resources for Students with Autism
A comprehensive list of digital resources for students with autism to help students with speech, interaction, participation, and communication and innovative therapies that help students learn.
Cerebral Palsy Guide
To help guide and serve all families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries.
Human Rights Services
Hamilton County Job & Family Services
Provides services such as food, cash, medical assistance, publicly-subsidized child care, child and adult protection, child support case management, and employment assistance.
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
The website includes a list of eligibility requirements.
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Enforces state laws against discrimination.
Ohio Client Assistance Program
Serves as an advocate for clients of the Rehabilitation Services Commission if they encounter obstacles or conflicts in obtaining services.
U.S. Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights
Works to ensure equal access to education and promotes educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Supports individuals with autism.
Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with autism, and their families.
National Center for PTSD
Dedicated to research and education on trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Helps adults with ADHD lead better lives.
International Dyslexia Association
Provides information for students and adults with Dyslexia.
Birth Injury
The Birth Injury Justice Center is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy or other disabilities. The organization was created to provide answers and guidance to help families and children get all the assistance they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
Dependency Services
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Helps people learn, grow, aspire, and live their best lives to achieve goals in the areas of education, income, and health.
Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
Responsible for planning, funding, and evaluating the effectiveness of community mental health services, alcohol addiction, and drug addiction services available to Hamilton County (Ohio) residents.
Alcohol Rehab Guide
Exploring the relationship between disabilities and alcoholism.
Addiction Guide An educational guide to addiction and recovery
Employment Services
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Offers free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
One of the nation’s largest providers of vocational rehabilitation programs.
Career Guide – Individuals with Disabilities
A career guide for people with disabilities.
Technology Services
Easter Seals
Empowers people with disabilities and disadvantages to more fully live, learn, work, and play in our communities.
InMyArea.Com
Resources guide for people with disabilities: Programs for Low-Cost Internet, Mobile Plans, and Digital Literacy