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Advocacy Groups: Ohio
Advocacy Groups: Ohio
Columbus:
- Ohio Department of Education Dispute Resolution
- https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Dispute-Resolution
- “Situations may arise where parents or other family members believe a school has violated federal or state law. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) and Office of Early Learning and School Readiness (EL&SR) encourage parents, family members and schools to work together to resolve differences.”
- 614-466-2650
- Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
- https://ddc.ohio.gov/
- 614-466-5205
- Ohio Provider Resource Association
- https://www.opra.org/aws/OPRA/pt/sp/home_page
- Their mission is “to support and provide advocacy for community-based service providers to ensure the availability of programs, services and funding adequate to support and assist individuals with developmental disabilities as they strive to achieve a life of increasing independence, productivity and integration.”
- 614-224-6772
- Ohio Self Determination Association
- https://osdaohio.org/
- This advocacy group encourages independence for those with disabilities.
- 614-562-1375
- People First of Ohio
- https://www.peoplefirstohio.org/
- This group helps those with disabilities advocate for themselves by expressing their needs in communities.
- The Arc of Ohio
- https://www.thearcofohio.org/
- The Arc focuses on advocacy through legislative action, education, and family involvement.
- 614-487-4720
- Disability Rights Ohio
- https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/faq-special-education-other-resources
- 614-466-7264
- Legal Aid Society of Columbus
- https://www.columbuslegalaid.org
- “The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, was created by the Columbus Bar Association in 1953 to provide legal aid in civil matters that ensures access to justice for economically disadvantaged people in Central Ohio through advocacy, education and empowerment."
- 614-224-8374
Cleveland:
- Cuddy Law Firm, PLLC: Special Education and Special Needs Planning Attorneys
- https://cuddylawfirm.com/contact/cleveland-oh/
- 216-750-8773
- Learning Abilities Advocacy Group, LLC
- https://www.laagroup.org/
- (216) 548-2820
Other Locations/Resources:
- Ohio Special Education Advocacy, LLC
- https://www.ohiosea.com/
- 614.699.3273
- Dublin, OH
- Ohio Parent Advocacy and Consulting, LLC
- https://www.ohioparentadvocacy.com/
- 614-781-7851
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- https://www.ocecd.org/
- 740-382-5452
- Marion, OH
- Ohio Advocacy Group
- https://advocateohio.com/special-ed-law/
- This group specializes in empowering parents and students with disabilities.
- Courageous Community Services
- https://ccsohio.org/programs/advocacy
- 419-875-6828
- Whitehouse, OH
- Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities
- https://www.oacbdd.org/familyresources
- 614-431-0616
- Worthington, OH
- Disability Advocacy Alliance
- https://www.disabilityadvocacyalliance.org/home2.html
- “We advocate to advance the interests of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We welcome your thoughts, questions, concerns and suggestions concerning this vulnerable group of citizens. Families advocating together will ensure policies reflect the needs and choices of our loved ones.”
- Autism Society of Ohio
- https://autismohio.org/advocacy
- 614-495-7551
- Worthington, OH
- Asperger's Support Groups in Ohio
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