Resources
The resources listed below have additional links to even more agencies and organizations that may be helpful to individuals with disabilities, families, advocates and professionals.


Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA)
OPRA works with its Members and policymakers to shape Ohio’s service system so that individuals with DD can lead increasingly independent, productive, and integrated lives.

Special Initiatives by Brothers and Sisters
Our mission is to be recognized as the unified voice and partner for Ohio adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)
Additional resources

Autism Society of Ohio
Improving the lives of all impacted by autism.

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Our mission is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life in Ohio.

Ohio Disability Housing Network
As a state-wide member-driven organization, Disability Housing Network’s mission is to promote best practices in the development, management and sustainability of an array of housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Additional resources for Autism and Low Incidence

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
The mission of DODD is continuous improvement of the quality of life for Ohio’s citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.

Ohio PAR – Professionals, Advocates, Resources
Mission of PAR: Quality training and networking for professionals and advocates.

People First of Ohio
We Believe that all people with disabilities should be treated as equal and be able to speak up for what they want by serving as leaders and working together as a team with all members of the community.

Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities
To support County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in providing services and supports to people with developmental disabilities.

ARC of Ohio
Advancing the Rights of Ohio Citizens with Intellectual ​and Developmental Disabilities and their Families for over 60 Years.