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A U T I S M R E S O U R C E S

for all with special needs and their families and caregivers

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Ready or not, summer is here! Here're some resources to help decide about camp!

2010 SUMMER CAMP RESOURCES

for children with autism and other special needs

It’s not too late to register!

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

in the Greater Cleveland and Akron Area

S.M.I.L.E. SUMMER CAMPâ„¢Special Memories Include Laughter & Enrichment

Summer Camp

June 5, 2010 at 10:30 am

Peak Potential Therapy will be hosting an Open House at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 5th at Peak Potential Therapy in Twinsburg, Ohio. Come meet the camp staff and learn more about SMILE Summer Camp, and all it has to offer your family. This will be a great opportunity to get all your questions answered and help you make an educated decision about your child’s summer camp experience this year. PPT will be having a door-prize drawing at 10:45 AM! Every family who attends the Open House will have their child’s name entered into the drawing for a $100 gift certificate for SMILE Summer Camp! Click the link to get the address and a map of where the therapy center is located: http://peakpotentialtherapy.com/contact.html

About the Smile Summer Camp:

For many youngsters, summer means summer camp with all its many pleasures of childhood: Playing games, making friends, and having plenty of smiles to go around. But hundreds of kids rarely get to make new friends or play the childhood games we take for granted.

The therapeutic program was developed for children with disabilities out of a need to provide them with a fun, interactive way to further develop their social skills and to help these kids have a better summer – and a better life.

Space is limited to only 5 children per week. The ratio will be 5 children with two adults. Reserve your child's place with a $100 deposit that will be credited towards your child's tuition.

http://peakpotentialtherapy.com/speechtherapy.html Questions?

Please contact:

Holly Reimann, MA CCC-SLP Speech-language Pathologist, Owner Peak Potential Therapy cell: 267-259-6461 office: 330-405-8776 http://PeakPotentialTherapy.com hreimann@...

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

Camp Cheerful Camp Programs & Services

At the Achievement Centers' Camp Cheerful, campers enjoy all the traditional camp activities including: hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature study activities, games, campfire activities, music and sports. We also offer year-round Therapeutic Horseback Riding sessions and a new state-of-the-art, fully handicap-accessible High Ropes challenge course during camp sessions.

Our camp programs include:

• Day and Residential Camp • Weekend Respite Camp • Camp for Children with Autism

About the the Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful

In 1947, the Achievement Centers’ Camp Cheerful, located in Strongsville, Ohio, opened as Ohio’s first camp for individuals with disabilities. Today, more than 60 years later, children and adults with physical, developmental, medical and sensory disabilities continue to enjoy and benefit from typical camp activities in a barrier-free environment. At Camp Cheerful, children and adults with disabilities participate in a variety of recreational activities that encourage confidence and independence, and create opportunities for lifelong friendships while having fun and improving their quality of life.

STEPS Summer Social Skills Group

STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism social skill program is a 4 week program for children age Preschool to 8th grade on the Autism Spectrum. This group offers an opportunity for children to interact with their peers in a social based activity program that discusses practices and increases appropriate social skills STEPS believes in the potential of each child that we work with. We understand it is our responsibility to believe in the children so they can, in turn, believe in themselves. Our goal at STEPS is to help each child reach their full potential; develop healthy selfâ€esteem and selfâ€efficiency.

Skills Targeted: Develop friendships, Conversation team building, Build selfâ€confidence, Understanding social situations, Understanding social cues and limitations, ative projects, Problem solving, Joint attention, Emotional identification, 1 to 3 Ratio

Camp Info: July 5th, 2010 to July 30th, 2010 Monday thru Thursday 9am – 2pm

Location: St. Adalbert’s 56 Adalbert St. Berea, Oh 44017

Please contact STEPS if you are interested in this program. (440) 572â€1337 STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism 21337 Drake Rd, Unit A, Strongsville, OH 44149

Building on Skills and Strengths Group for Teens diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, ADD and High Functioning Autism

STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism is now offering a Building on Skills and Strengths Group for Teens diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, ADD and High Functioning Autism. This workshop focuses on building and strengthening special interests and talents that can better your teen’s future.

STEPS believes that special interests and talents of all children need to be nurtured and broadened to aid in positive self-image. The B.O.S.S. Group is a program designed for teens diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD or High Functioning Autism. The goal of these sessions is to build, strengthen, mentor and develop your teen’s skills and talents into positive tools that can lead to an overall improvement in confidence, attitude and self-image. STEPS staff will help access community resources to aid in strengthening skills and will work with schools and/or outside service providers in identifying how to use talents in teaching and broadening skills.

Targeted areas:

Building confidence, Instilling positive attitude, Working as a team, Identifying strengths, Developing and practicing skills, Broadening abilities, Developing personal goals, Putting skills to use in the community and at school

Please contact STEPS if you are interested in this program. (440) 572â€1337 STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism 21337 Drake Rd, Unit A, Strongsville, OH 44149

Akron Rotary Camp - Camp Fun for Everyone

The Akon Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, in cooperation with the Akron Area YMCA offers children and adults with disabilities, the opportunity to experience all the friendship, fun and excitement of camp. Akron Rotary Camp is American Camp Association (ACA) accredited and provides a nurturing and enriching atmosphere where campers develop relationships, skills and memories that will last a lifetime.

The Akron Rotary Camp was founded to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families. While at camp, children are able to participate in activities that help build self-esteem and physical endurance.

Today the mission of serving children and families is still very much alive in all of our programs. Akron Rotary Camp is more than the summer experience or respite weekend, it’s about doing what is right for campers and their families and providing everyone with a

true camp experience.

http://www.akronymca.org/rotarycamp.aspx

Monarch Schools' Summer Social Language Program

The 2010 Monarch Summer Social Language Program, which will take place June 21 – July 23, is a 5-week summer program located at Monarch School in Shaker Heights, for children and teenagers, ages 6-18, with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

At Monarch Summer Social Language Program, our goal is for children to have fun. We emphasize building social and communication skills through a highly engaging curriculum which utilizes written and visual supports, in a therapeutic and recreational environment. All activities are presented as traditional camp activities including: sports/group games, arts and crafts, music/art therapy, swimming and drama. The program’s inclusion of typical peer models assists with skill development. The result is a fun-filled experience where children gain self-confidence while creating lasting friendships.

IEP-Driven Program

All of our activities are designed to coordinate with the children’s Individual Educational Program (IEP) – while the kids are having fun, we continue to teach.

Low Child-to-Staff Ratio

We purposely limit the number of attendees so that your child can get the small-group and one-on-one attention needed to ensure a successful experience.

Highly Trained Staff

All staff members are professionally trained intervention specialists, speech, music and art therapists, a drama instructor and college assistants.

MSSLP for TEENS (ages 13-18)In addition to the MSSLP curriculum, our teenagers experience the following:• Shoot the Breeze: Participation in a skill development and social connections group that discusses pertinent topics in a safe and supportive environment • Big Buddy: Pairing with a “little buddy†(MSSLP camper) on Fridays to share lunch and an activity • Camp Trip: A weekly trip to a local camp for swimming, lunch and activities

Tuition

The tuition per child (ages 6 to 12) is $3,000 and per teenager (ages 13 to 18) is $3,050 for this five-week program.

Application Procedure

Please download, complete and submit our MSSLP Application . Once we receive your child’s application, we will call you to set up an intake appointment (at Monarch School) and a school observation (at your child’s school). These appointments are free of charge. Program acceptance will be determined within 2 weeks of your child’s final appointment.

Additional Information

For more information, please download our MSSLP Brochure or contact Karin Hess-Hopkins at 216.320.8658 or hessk@... or check out this website: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/programs/summer-social-language-program

Summer programs at Kidslink

KidsLink offers a number of special summer programs. These programs are detailed below and in their Summer 2010 brochure, available online via www.kidslinkohio.com. To sign up for one of these programs, you can fill out the Program Interest Form in the brochure and mail or fax it to us. (The address and fax number are provided on the form.) Alternately, you can fill out the web form on our Schedule an Appointment page. Be sure to choose Other Group from the "Choose provider/service" pop-up and use the Additional Information field to let us know which program you are interested in.Regardless of which form you fill out, KidsLink staff will contact you for additional details once the form is

received.

Intensive Summer Therapy

What: Speech and/or occupational therapy services for children with neurologic or developmental disordersAges: AllWhen: Day, evening or weekendPkg. 1: 10 one-hour sessionsOT or speech therapyCost: $1100Pkg. 2: 10 90-minute sessions45 min each of OT & speechCost: $1600

Social Communication Groups

What: Speech-based treatment groups focusing on social communication for children with autism spectrum disorders or communication disordersAges: 3-14When: 1 hour / weekScreening: 1st week in JuneSession 1: June 5, 12, 19, 26Session 2: July 10, 17, 24, 31Session 3: August 7, 14, 21, 28

Cost: $240 / session

OT Summer Group

What: Group occupational therapy sessions designed to utilize playground equipment and social interaction as opportunities to enhance each child's individual growth and development in an outdoor environment. Themes will be based on some of the following areas: basketball, soccer, baseball, cooperative use of playground equipment, and picnicking.Ages: 3-15 (divided groups)When: 6 week sessions, June - AugustCost: $360 per child

Facilitated Play Dates

What: Facilitated play dates promoting active play & social engagement for children with developmental disabilities1 adult per 2 childrenAges: AnyWhen: Flexible (home- or center-based)Cost: $40 / hour (+ travel fee for home settings)KidsLink Buddy Day Camp

An Extended School Year Program

What: An inclusion summer experience for children with autism spectrum

disorders & other developmental disabilitiesAges: Group I (3-6) and Group II (7-10)NEW - 2 age groupsWhen: July 5 through July 29Days: Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, ThursdayTime: 9 am - noonWhere: Hudson Community ChapelCost: $2950

Schedule will include:• Social skill development • Large & small group activities • Games & crafts • Movement / Music • Individual focus on IEP-driven goals • 1:1 & Group speech therapies • Progress monitoring • Community-based instruction • ...and More!

Each child will interact with peer buddies daily. Buddy recommendations are welcome. No charge for buddies.

Space is limited to 8 participants and per age group.

Daily camp staffing includes:• (2) Certified special education teachers • KidsLink speech and ABA therapist • Teacher assistants

SUCCESS Club / Teen Club / CALM Kids

What: Psychological treatment group for those with Asperger's Disorder/High Functioning Autism providing direct teaching and practice of social and friendship behaviors, self-esteem development and coping skills

SUCCESS Club

Ages: 7-12Cost: $640When: Saturdays, July 10 through August 28ages 7-9: 9:00 - 10:30 amages 10-12: 10:45 am - 12:15 pmTeen ClubAges: 13-18Cost: $400When: Thursday eveningsJuly 8 through August 266:00 - 7:00 pm

CALM Kids

Ages: 8-15Cost: $480When: Tuesday eveningsJuly 6 through August 24Ages 8-11: 4:30 - 5:30 pmAges 12-15: 5:45 - 6:45 pmSummer Supported Job ClubWhat: Educates and trains students with developmental disabilities to find supported employment opportunities with the support of their families and community.Ages: 16 - 22When: July 5 through July 30Weekly, 9:00 AM to noon

Play Group

More information to be posted soon...http://kidslinkohio.com/services/summer10.shtml

Behavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio

Summer Camp is open to current and new clients, and you are welcome to sign up

for one week or the entire summer. Each week we will focus on communication skills, social skills, and play skills through fun and interactive activities based on the weekly theme. Themes include Animal Adventure, All Star Sports, Wacky Water Week, Crazy Chef's Cooking, Community Helpers and Safety Week. Please contact BIIO for this summer's schedule at info@....

ASGC Summer Social Skills Camp

July 12 thru July 16, 2010 for ages 6-12July 19 thru July 23, 2010 for ages 13-19

Located at City of Independence Park

For Children/teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders

We only have a few slots left for our Social Skills Summer Camp 2010. If you would like applications or more information, please contact us at (216) 556-4937, or (216) 407-0139 or (216) 524-0424 or support@....

Applications and brochures are also available on our website at www.asgc.org.

If you have registered for the camp, but have not sent in your enrollment material, please do so as soon as possible. In addition to the application, please send in a copy of the child's IEP and MFE. All applications should be mailed to ASGC, P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, OH 44141.

The mission of the ASGC Summer Camp is to provide direct social skills instruction and educational intervention as identified by the camper's Individual Education Plan (IEP). This will be accomplished through the use of direct social skills training. Typical peers, who have been educated in autism, will assist in the faciliataion of targeted social skills in recreation, leisure and group activities under the direction, guidance and supervision of special educators. This unique summer camp experience will nurture and educate all participants.

Session One: July 12 thru July 16, 2010 Ages 6 thru 12

Session Two: July 19 thru July 23, 2010 Agest 13 thru 19

Location: The of Independence Recreation Center.

Cost: $250.00 per week.

We are a provider with Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (Formerly MRDD). If your child is eligible for Respite/Family/Camp Resources, we will accept payment from this agency.

Ages: 6 to 19 with Autism, Asperger's or PDD.

If you have any questions, please call:

(216) 556-4937 ASGC

(216) 407-0139 Camp Director Jim Wotowiec Cell

(216) 524-0424 Eileen Hawkins

Game On Summer Camp

Game On is an adventure-based program designed to facilitate pro-social interactions

in children who have difficulty connecting with peers. Focusing on children with high-functioning autism in Pre-K through 7th grade, Game On gives kids on the autism spectrum the skills they need to navigate the challenges their autism presents, while providing peer models with life lessons in diversity and multiple intelligence. Ultimately, all involved deepen their appreciation and understanding of each individual’s unique qualities and strengths through fun, interactive, kid-centered activities. Game On Summer Camp is a nature-based day camp that encourages social interactions while cultivating a connection with the outdoors. Kids develop an appreciation for nature with engaging activities that are age/developmentally appropriate ... and really big fun!In addition to employing counselors trained as intervention specialists and program specialists, Game On also has a

speech and language pathologist on staff. Combined with college and high school counselors, our camper-to-counselor ratio is 4:1. Ultimately, Game On’s staff and school-age peer counselors and peer models combine to make Camp an exceptional experience.

Activities for Game On Summer Camp will include:• Nature-based experiences like creek walks and hiking• Group interaction, cooperative challenges and teamwork skills• Sports and play skills including kickball, tag and soccer Game On Summer Camp will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning the end of June and through the month of July for a total of 10 sessions (June 29, 30, July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28). Each session will run from 10:00am-2:00pm. Camp sites will alternate between Cleveland Metropark’s Lagoons, Wallace Lake and Huntington Reservation. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Game On Co-Directors, Meg Downey (meg.downey@..., 216.509.1475) or Stansbury (shawnkid4life@..., 440.488.7199).

Camp Insight Wellness Adventure for Kids

Holistic Summer Camps for Ages 6-12 Where kids have fun and learn healthy skills for a lifetime of wellness!

Exercise and Energize Body, Mind & Spirit Through Movement, Art, and Positive Psychology While immersed in a fun, active environment, campers will take part in a variety of activities designed to teach important life skills such as confidence, patience, self-control and how to make healthy choices. While many summer camps are led by young counselors, at Camp Insight, your child will be working with a carefully selectedgroup of licensed and experienced colleagues who are among the best in their fields. Professionals will lead fun activities that exercise and energize the mind, body and spirit. Campers will take part in movement, art, music and positive psychology exercises to build confidence, selfawareness and focus. Camp lessons are designed to help children learn to concentrate to improve school performance as well. Fun physical exercisessuch as Tae Kwon Do and yoga will help kids build cardiovascular stamina, strength and flexibility. If that's not enough... Fun is

Guaranteed! "The camp was just a week, but it had such a lasting impact on my son. He came out more confident and happy. Every school should follow the guidance of Insight Wellness in how they teach, inspire and love the kids. has an amazing gift and talent with kids. She helped work on his strengths and challenges from day one." - Maribeth sey

Goals

* BE CREATIVE & HAVE TONS OF FUN!*Strengthen Mind & Body*Build Focus & Concentration*Increase Patience & Calmness*Improve Social Skills*Build Self-Esteem*Develop Healthy Habits for Life

Activities*Yoga & Qi Gong*Tae Kwon Do*Meditation/Mindfulness*Guided Imagery *Creative Arts, Music & Dance*Creative writing / Bookmaking * Drumming & Reiki* EFT /Positive Psychology *Healthy Cooking and Eating * Nature Exploration, Challenge Games ...AND MORE! Camp Fees:One Week: $295 by April 30 ($325 after)Two Weeks: $535 by April 30 ($595 after)

Includes $50 non-refundable deposit due with registration.Balance for June camp due 6/1/2010Balance for August camp due 7/15/2010 Register early for 10% Discount!Call: 216-765-4470 Registration form online: www.insightwellness.org

Emery Place, Suite 112 25901 Emery Road Cleveland, OH 44122

At Richmond/Emery 2 exits south of Chagrin Blvd off 271

To register call: 216-765-4470

www.InsightWellness.Org

Camp Insight Dates: June 14 - 25 9:00 am - 3:00 pm And/Or

August 9 - 209:00 am - 3:00 pm One or two week sessions

Hattie Larlham Camps

Camp is an integral part of childhood. The Play Center at Hattie Larlham provides a variety of camps for children of various ages and abilities. Children spend their day in a variety of structured and unstructured activities designed to help them learn and grow while they play.

At Hattie Larlham camps, children with and without disabilities are encouraged to play and interact with one another. Hattie Larlham offers several camps throughout the year including Camp Connect, Connect with Play, Connecting with Movement and Sensory Adventure Camp.

Each camp offers attendees a different and unique approach to fun, depending on their interests and needs. To meet the needs of your busy schedule, camps are in session when children are out of school over the summer, during winter and spring breaks and over popular in-service days and holidays.

All camps require pre-registration.

Hattie Larlham Camps:

Camp Connect

Connect with Play

Connecting with Movement

Sensory Adventure Camp

Connect with Fun

http://www.hattielarlham.org/home/program/play/camp.htm

Chess Camp

The national USA Chess Camp program has at least one camp session in the Cleveland area this summer. A Video Game Creation Camp will also be held during the same week at the same location.

June 21 - 25, 2010

Location: Lake Ridge Academy in North Ridgeville

Go to www.chesscamp.com for more information and on line registration.

Baldwin-Wallace Intensive Intervention AAC Program

July 5 - August 4, 2010Berea, OHBaldwin-Wallace College

Ages: 3-18 yearsA program to build functional and social communication skills in children who are nonverbal or have limited verbal communication skills.

This program is available to families with one or more children with limited verbal or nonverbal communication skills.

These children may use any of the following forms of communication:

VocalizationsSign languagePicture communicationObject communicationAugmentative communication devices

Children may be just beginning to use alternative forms of communication or have no experience with alternative forms of communication.

Ages 3 to eighteen welcome. Contact Name: Christie NeedhamPhone: 440-826-2149E-mail: cneedham@...http://www.prentrom.com/camps

Trinity Horse Farm LLC 2536 Columbia Rd.Medina, OH 44256Phone: 330 483 3601

Trinity Horse Farm provides specialized horse programs for Autism.

We serve children, adults, and their families in the following areas: 1.Speech/Language/Communication

2.Social Skill Development

3.Sensory Response/Cognitive Awareness

4.Daily Life Skills

Contact: Polandcpland@...

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OTHER CAMP RESOURCES

Resources by Dayton's Children's Hospital

Search on the web for disability specific camps via this link or according to specific disability below:

ADD/ADHD

Amputee

Arthritis

Asthma

Autism, Asperger syndrome and pervasive development disorders

Behavioral or mental health

Blood disorders

Brain injury

Brain tumor

Cancer

Cerebral palsy

Crohn disease

Dermatology

Developmental disabilities

Diabetes

Down syndrome

Epilepsy

Fitness

Grieving

Heart

Kidney

Learning disabilities

Military

Medically fragile

Mobility challenged

Multiple disabilities

Muscular dystrophy

Orthopedic

Prader-Willi syndrome

Respite

Sensory integration

Social skills

Speech and language

Spina bifida

Therapeutic

Transplant

syndrome

Visual impairment or blindness

Wellness

Milestones Organization also has a collection of camp related related resources, which can be found via this link.

Autism Speaks has just recently created a camp resource guide for families with autism, which can be accessed via this link. They have a collection of state specific camps as well as some tips for parents to help kids get ready for camp and a social story for camp.

Ohio County Boards of Developmental Disabilities

If you need more information or have questions regarding possible funding sources for camp, please contact your resident county board of developmental disabilities. A directory of all Ohio boards can be found via this link.

Below you will find more specific information about the counties that the national Autism Association - Northeast Ohio (NAA NEO) serves at this time (expanded service area)

Ashtabula County

Ashtabula County Board of Developmetal DisabilitiesAddress: 2505 South Ridge East, Ashtabula OH 44004 Web: click here

24-Hour Emergency On-Call: (440) 812-0553Phone (main): (44) 224-2155 Fax: (44) 224-0678

Ashtabula County's Community Support Services may be able to provide assistance with referrals to camp and help with funding as well. Please contact them for details.

"Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities" - The Community Support Services Department has been established to provide assistance to all eligible individuals seeking a variety of services to enhance the quality of their lives.

For more inforamtion please inquire:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m440-466-7110 Columbiana County

Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Web: http://www.columbianamrdd.com/Address: Administrative Offices A. Devon, Superintendent 7675 St. Rt. 45, Lisbon, OH 44432Phone:(330)-424-7788

Service & Support Administration Waters, Habilitation Manager7765-E St. Rt. 45, Lisbon, OH 44432(330)-424-0404

HELP Hotline Crisis Center Available 24 hours per day (330)-424-7767 or (330)-747-2696

Big Brothers Big Sisters scholarships may be available to help campers participate in camp activities (i.e. Camp Fitch). Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

1275 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Phone: (216) 241-8230Fax: (216) 861-0253Web: www.cuyahogabdd.org

The 2010 SUMMER CAMP directory is published by the Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County. Their PHONE NUMBER is 216-524-3000. You can access this directory via this link.

Erie County

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

4405 Galloway Road Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Phone: (419) 626-0208Fax: (419) 621-3961Website: http://www.eriemrdd.org

Services are provided to: children age 0-2 with a developmental delay or disability; children age 0-2 who are at risk for a developmental delay; and children and adults of all ages who have developmental disabilities and who qualify under standards established by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

What is the process for applying for services?

The ECBMRDD has a centralized application process for services. The Service and Support Administration Department is responsible for the intake and eligibility of all applicants over the age of three and the Early Intervention Department is responsible for the intake and eligibility of applicants age zero to three.

To apply for services for an individual age three and older :

Contact Sharon 419-626-0208 or email stravis@...

To apply for services for a child age under the age of three:Contact Beier 419-626-0208 or email cbeier@...

For more info please click here. Geauga County

Geauga County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesWeb: http://www.geaugadd.org/ or click here for more info. Phone:(440) 729-9406

Geauga County's Summer Recreation Program (information taken from the website) The Summer Recreation Program is a five or five week camp that runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for school age children ages 6-22. All Classes will have one group leader and 2-3 assistants with no more than 8 students per class. We average about 51 campers that attend each year. In order to be eligible, they need to have gone through Intake and Eligibility with Community Support Services. We will have a nurse, lifeguard and Music Therapist on staff daily. Every week the campers will experience music, sports, swimming,

arts and crafts and many fun whole camp activities, such as 4th of July picnic, volleyball tournament, Carnival, international food day, scavenger hunts, just to name a few things.

Recreation Unlimited

Recreation Unlimited is located in Ohio (approximately 20 miles north of Columbus). Their mission is to provide sports, recreation and education for youth and adults with physical and or developmental disabilities in a safe, fun and challenging environment. We usually go at the end of August and middle of October, the cost is $45.00. We stay in a cabin, go fishing, swimming, golf, have a dance at night, nature hikes and a variety of other activities. Camping near home:

This is an alternative to Recreation Unlimited for individuals with more medical and fragile situations. This is a good introduction to overnight experiences, and for those who may feel more comfortable staying close to home. Punderson is one place that we may utilize: we go swimming, nature walks, arts and crafts, and cooking. The cost would be $45. There are no set dates for these overnights; we like to go around the holiday season. Overnights:

Overnights vary every year, we get ideas from the clients on where they would like to go and what they would like to see or do. So the vacationers must: 1) Adjust to new environments in a short amount of time 2) Able to provide for their personal self care needs with minimal assistances 3) May have certain medical conditions but they do not impair their safety or welfare during the vacation, 4) Functions well with a 1:4 or 1:5 escort-vacationer ratio. 5) Must attend a 2 to 3 day vacation before going on a trip that requires air transportation or is farther than 5 hours away. Cost is anywhere from $200.00 to $650.00. The lower priced vacations have varied from Niagara Falls, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, (Basically the surrounding area). The higher priced vacation has included the Disney, Fort Lauderdale, and Myrtle Beach. Dates

vary on when we go to the above places, around April we get some sort of time frame and the various places we will be visiting. We try to group individuals with similar interest, age and compatibility. It is hard to accommodate everyone that signs up; it may take up to two years before everyone gets to go on their vacation. Other options include People and Places and The Guided Tour. Call the Recreation Department for information on the above vacation options. If you have any questions on the above activities please contact the Recreation Department at (440) 729-9406 ext. 1117.

Lake County

Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities

8121 Deepwood Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060Phone: (440) 350-5100Fax: (440) 350-5290Website: http://www.lakemrdd.org Recreation Services (information taken from the website)

Recreation Services are available to all children (over age 6) and adults who are eligible for county board services.

Request the Recreation Brochure is a quarterly catalog of activities and events designed for children and adults with disabilities. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis and registration is required. Brochure activities include:

Special Olympics (eligible athletes must be at least 8 years of age) Aquatics Craft and nature programs Therapeutic horseback riding Unified Olympics – a program that pairs consumers who enjoy golf, swimming, skiing or other athletic endeavors with a volunteer who shares similar interests Cultural field trips Weekend and overnight trips Community events and outings Additional Recreation Services are offered through the Adult Services Programs and the ICFMRs.

Lorain County

Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Ridge School

For services and referrals please contact:

Dann Swift, Director of Education

dswift@...

Joan , Supervisor

jpeterson@...

9750 Murray Ridge Road

Elyria, OH 44035-4805

Telephone: 440-329-3760

Fax: 440-322-5849

Phone (main): (440) 329-3734

Web: www.loraincountymrdd.org

Medina County

Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities4691 Windfall Road Medina, Ohio 44256-8705 Phone: (330) 725-7751Fax: (330) 722-4854Website: http://www.mcbmrdd.org

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers numerous programs and services for individuals with special needs living in Medina County. To learn more and to determine if you may meet the eligibility criteria established by the State of Ohio, contact an Intake Specialist by calling 330.725.7751 or email us.

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities understands that all individuals have the best opportunity to grow and develop when they are living in a loving family environment. Sometimes families need a little help for this to happen, that’s why the Family Support Services (FSS) Program was developed.

With the help of the Family Support Services Program, families can purchase necessary equipment and services thus easing some financial burdens on the household. More importantly this help can increase the independence of individuals with developmental disabilities.This program is state-funded and is designed to keep family members with developmental disabilities living at home.

What can FSS funds be used for?

FSS can assist with respite care, adaptive equipment, home modifications, dietary supplements, related counseling, training and education to meet the special needs of the individuals with developmental disabilities. Other services that are often considered for reimbursement include, but are not limited to:

Diapers/wipes/car seats for children over three years of age

Prescriptions

Therapeutic toys and supplies

Therapeutic horseback riding

Adaptive swimming

Music/social skills therapy

Eye glasses

Art and dance therapy

Medical identification tags

Hearing aids

A professional referral and preapproval from the the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is needed if items (with the exception of diapers) exceed $100.00.

More information can be found on the website.

Portage County

Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Website under construction.

Administration (330) 297-6209 (330) 297-6209

Happy Day School (330) 678-2400 (330) 678-2400

Portage Industries Inc. (330) 296-2839 (330) 296-2839

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Administration Building

2606 Brady Lake Road

Ravenna, Ohio 44266-1657

Stark County

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities2950 Whipple Avenue N.W. Canton, Ohio 44708 Phone: (330) 477-5200Fax: (330) 477-2545Website: http://www.starkmrdd.org

Eligibility for Stark DD programsIn order to be eligible to receive services from Stark DD, an individual must provide proof of residency in Stark county and a birth certificate or other proof of age. Evaluations that indicate that the individual has a developmental disability that occurred before the age of 22 is another basic requirement.

Children younger than age three who are at risk for developmental delays are eligible for the Early Intervention component of the Early Childhood Program. Evaluation data must be presented to document delays in one or more of the following: cognition, communication, self-help, social, emotional, and motor skills. Developmental assessments and physicians' referrals are appropriate documentation.

Children ages three to six may be eligible for preschool programs if they are under six years of age on the 30th day of September and have disabilities as defined in the Ohio Department of Early Childhood Education's preschool rules. Eligibility will be based upon a current Multi-Factored Evaluation provided by the child's local school district of residence.

Students ages 6-22 must have evaluation data provided by the school district of residence. All county boards of DD in Ohio establish eligibility through the results of the Children's Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument or COEDI.

Adults ages 16 and older can enter the Stark DD program in two different ways. Students, ages 16-22, who still receive school services from their local education agency must be referred through the school district's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Adults not referred by a school district must meet the criteria established by the Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (OEDI) and must provide documentation that shows the developmental disability occurred before the age of 22.

For more information regarding eligibility, call 330-479-7746 or visit http://www.starkmrdd.org/articles/services.html

Summit County

Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities89 East Howe Road Tallmadge, Ohio 44278-1099 Phone: (330) 634-8000Fax: (330) 634-8081Website: http://www.csbmrdd.com

Trumbull County

Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities

45 North Road Niles, Ohio 44446 Phone: (330) 652-9800Fax: (330) 505-5528Website: http://www.fairhavenpgm.com/

Fairhaven Service and Support AdministrationMarge Zinz - Director of Service and Support AdministrationThe Village Center - Lower Level West6000 Youngstown-Warren RoadNiles, Ohio 44446(330) 652-1116(330) 652-1879 (fax)

The Rich Center for Autism

Youngstown State University1054 Fedor Hall Department of Teacher Education

Youngstown, Ohio, 44555Phone: 330.941.1927

Fax: 330.941.4670

Web: http://www.ysu.edu/richcenter

Summer Program - brochure available on the web by clicking here

Contact:

J. Georgia Backus, MS. Ed.Executive Director

Phone: 330.941.1927

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McConnell, M. Ed.

Assistant Director of Programs

330.941.1927

rmmcconnell@...

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