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1. • • We help Ohioans with various disabilities gain, maintain, prepare for, or return to work and find independence.
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   Are Red Cross shelters accessible to people with disabilities?

   • The Red Cross is also committed to helping people with a wide range of needs, including people with disabilities and mental illnesses, whether they are children or seniors. If you need to leave your home due to a disaster or emergency, you are welcome to come to a Red Cross shelter. All Red Cross shelters are accessible to people with disabilities.

   Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross

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   How can I support a person with a disability in Ohio?

   • If you live in Ohio and are a person with a disability, learning about state-specific resources to support people with disabilities can help you advocate for yourself. If you are a friend, family member, or caregiver of a person with disabilities in Ohio, these resources can help you in supporting your loved one.

   Ohio Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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   What is disability rights Ohio (Dro)?

   • The Ohio state disability protection and advocacy (P&A) agency is Disability Rights Ohio (DRO). DRO is part of the nation's federally-funded P&A system. It provides help to people with disabilities in Ohio to expand and defend their rights, including supporting self-advocacy groups and legal assistance.

   Ohio Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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   Can the Red Cross help with a disaster?

   • If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, or disrupted your access to essential services, the Red Cross may be able to help. Click or tap the red pins for information. Pins with a tent icon show overnight shelters. Plain pins show sites where you can obtain other disaster relief services.

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   What counties does the American Red Cross serve?

   • The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region serves nearly six million people in 47 counties in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. The region includes the major cities of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton, and serves the following counties: Darke, Guernsey, and all the counties in between.

   About Us: Central & Southern Ohio | Red Cross - American Red Cross

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   What services are available for people with disabilities in Ohio?

   • Some agencies offer free or low-cost group counseling and education programs. Free or low-cost Ohio disability services for people of all ages, including physical therapy, access to employment and education, support for independent living, and assistive technology.

   Ohio Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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3. www.redcross.org › local › ohioAbout Us: Central & Southern Ohio | Red Cross

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   The Central & Southern Ohio Region of The American Red Cross prevents & alleviates human suffering. Disaster relief, preparedness education, service to military families & more.

4. www.nbc4i.com › news › local-newsThese are the most prevalent disabilities in Ohio

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   6 hours ago · About 14.4% of people have disabilities in Ohio, most commonly mobility disabilities. People with disabilities may have co-occurring disabilities, such as being deaf and blind or having mobility ...

5. www.redcross.org › get-help › disaster-relief-andDisaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross

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   All Red Cross shelters are accessible to people with disabilities. When you arrive, please let us know if you have any specific needs or requests for equipment, supplies, food or cultural or religious requirements.

6. www.olmsteadrights.org › self-helptools › advocacyOhio Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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   • Protection & Advocacy Organization
   • Aging and Disability Resource Centers
   • Legal Services Organizations
   • State Medicaid Agency
   • Statewide Independent Living Council
   • Other State Agencies
   • Money Follows The Person
   • Crisis Services
   • Regional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
   • Developmental Disabilities Services

   The Ohio state disability protection and advocacy (P&A) agency is Disability Rights Ohio (DRO). DRO is part of the nation's federally-funded P&A system. It provides help to people with disabilities in Ohio to expand and defend their rights, including supporting self-advocacy groups and legal assistance. DRO is part of the National Disability Rights...

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   ADRCs are the main points of access for long-term supports and services for older adults and people with disabilities, including home health care and assistive technology. 1. Ohio Association on Aging

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   These organizations provide free legal assistance for low-income individuals, including help with accessing Social Security and Medicaid benefits. 1. Ohio Legal Aid 2. Ohio State Legal Services Association (OSLSA) 3. Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati 4. Legal Aid Society of Columbus 5. Community Legal Aid 6. Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 7. ...

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   Learn about and apply for Medicaid services in Ohio. 1. Ohio Department of Medicaid 2. Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline 3. Medicaid.gov Ohio page

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   The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) helps remove barriers to independent living for people with disabilities and works to increase necessary supports and services. It is part of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). 1. Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

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   These agencies provide help for people with disabilities and their families and caregivers. Disability services are often free or low-cost. 1. Ohio Department of Health 2. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities 3. Ohio Family & Children First 4. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

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   Free assistance with transitioning from a nursing facility or institutional care to the community. 1. HOME Choice

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   Crisis intervention and counseling for people who are in need of immediate help or need someone to talk to. If you or a loved one is experiencing emotional distress, these agencies are ready to offer free and confidential help. Common concerns include but are not limited to mental illness, suicide, intellectual or developmental disability, physical...

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   Provides information, training, and guidance on disability access and Ohio disability services. One of 10 regional centers in the ADA National Network. 1. Great Lakes ADA Center

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   These agencies address the specific needs of people with developmental disabilities. They advocate for community inclusion and access to Ohio disability services. 1. Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 2. Home and Community-Based Waivers - Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 3. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities 4. Ohio...

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7. www.redcross.org › get-help › how-to-prepare-forInclusive Preparedness Resources | American Red Cross

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   Help people affected by disasters big and small. For many people with disabilities, and their caregivers, emergencies and disasters present a challenge. The Red Cross offers preparedness tips for persons with disabilities.

8. redcrosschat.org › 2021/10/25 › perspectives-onPerspectives on Disability Integration at the Red Cross

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   Oct 25, 2021 · As part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the Red Cross is also striving to make it easier to welcome and accommodate their workforce members with disabilities at every Red Cross office, service delivery site and event.

9. ohio.gov › home-and-community › disabilityDisability - Ohio.gov

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   Ohio is proud to be a disability inclusion state, providing resources to help families and individuals of all ages get the care they need, achieve the highest possible level of independence, and fully participate in their communities.