Resource List

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Ohio Department of Education

Special Education Information about Standards-Based IEP’s, Special Education Mediation Procedures and more.

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Giving a voice to parents and children dealing with life's challenges; info about legislative activities, parent mentors.

Special Testing Accommodations

Ohio’s Learning Standa rds – Extended (OLS-E)

Commonly known as "the extended standards." These standards help to ensure that students with significant cognitive disabilities are provided with multiple ways to learn and demonstrate knowledge. At the same time, the extended standards are designed to maintain the rigor and high expectations of Ohio’s Learning Standards.

State Support Team 11

A resource for parents and educators focused on: school improvement, special education, early learning and school readiness and families.
2022 Directory of Colleges and Universities
2022 Family Resource Directory
2022 Summer Resource Directory

Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs can help guide your career search if you tell us a little more about yourself.

Ohio Operating Standards

The Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities identify the state requirements and federal Part B Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) requirements that apply to the implementation of special education and related services to students with disabilities by school districts, county boards of developmental disabilities and other educational agencies.

Ohio Accommodations Manual

Selection, Use, and Evaluation of Accommodations that Support Instruction and Assessment of Children with Disabilities

Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Support for individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve full inclusion to live, learn, play, work and participate in their communities.

Live Binder

Resources for Essential IEP, Essential ETR, Post-Secondary Transition
By: Office for Exceptional Children

Red Tree House

Increase well-being through access to learning, training, advocacy and support.

General

A Guide to Parents Rights in Special Education

Acronym List Used in Special Education (Bilingual)

Different Needs

A community that offers families one-stop shop to buy and sell gently used medical supplies, disability equipment and adaptive toys.

Understood

For learning and attention issues.

Parent Center Hub

A center for parent information and resources.
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Coping with Disabilities – National Caregivers Library
Medicare and Social Security Disability: Benefits for Disabled Individuals
American Association on Health and Disability
Disability Home Accommodation Cost Guide
Disability and Health
Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide

Autism

ASA - Autism Society of America, Central Ohio Chapter

The local affiliate of the Autism Society of America, a non-profit group of parents and professionals advocating for people with autism.

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries.

OSU Nisonger Center

Resource for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
m Speaks

ADHD

CHADD of Columbus

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit organization that provides education and support for those whose lives are impacted by ADHD.

ADHD- A Guide for Families

Prepared by American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Down Syndrome

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is a local non-profit organization that provides support to families, promotes community involvement, and encourages a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome.