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family support resource directory

Many times a child’s ongoing medical conditions often require additional resources to assist parents and caregivers. With our Family Support Resource Directory, you can search resources that span over the 20-county area that Dayton Children’s serves. You can quickly connect to local, regional and national resources to help you locate information about education, healthcare, financial, transition, recreation, networking, future planning and more.

This guide is organized to help you find the information that you need:

  • To the right are pages specific to parents, professionals and teens. This may be a good starting point for those new to our directory.
  • To the left is a list of categories that our resources cover.
  • Finally, below is a search bar specifically for our Special Needs Resource Center that you can tailor to your county or specific needs.

In addition to the resource center, we also offer the complete KidsHealth Library to help parents learn more about a specific condition. Information is given in easy-to-understand terms and in many cases available in Spanish as well as English.

We encourage you to explore and feel free to add resources that are currently not included by emailing FRC@childrensdayton.org. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact our MeadWestvaco Family Resource Center at (937) 641-3700.

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Assistive Technology of Ohio

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - multiple disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities

Description

Assistive Technlogy Ohio helps Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. They offer several programs and services related to providing assistive technology. Visit their website to learn more.

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address

1224 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, Ohio, 43212
Map & Directions

866-801-7306 view website

Autism Society of America

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - autism

Description

The Autism Society exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. This organizations increases public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Local chapters can be found by accessing the national Autism Society.

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4340 East-West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, Massachusetts, 20814
Map & Directions

1 (800) 328-8476 view website

Autism Society of Ohio

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - autism

Description

Autism Center of Ohio provides links to local resources across the state of Ohio. Visit their website to find a local chapter of the Autism Society closest to your hometown.

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Beech Acres Parenting Center

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - add/adhd, asthma, autism, blood disorders, brain tumor, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, deaf or hard of hearing, dermatology, developmental disabilities, diabetes, down syndrome, epilepsy, grieving, heart, kidney, learning disabilities, limited mobility, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic/limp differences, other, respite, spina bifida, therapeutic, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments

Description

Beech Acres Parenting Center connects parents to expert resources and support so they can enhance their parenting skills and capabilities. Their services include parenting classes, foster parents services, behavioral health services, and professional training.

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address

6881 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45230
Map & Directions

513-231-6630 view website

Been There, Done That

Resource Category - support group

Specialty or Condition - autism, cancer, down syndrome

Description

Been There, Done That is a parent driven support group that provides families and caretakers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and chronic health conditions an opportunity to share information and resources. It is also an excellent opportunity to socialize with people facing similar circumstances.

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829 Clinton Ave, Sidney, Ohio, 45365
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christine.mullennix@yahoo.com

937-658-8675 view website

Bridge Riding for the Disabled

Resource Category - support organization, camp

Specialty or Condition - developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism

Description

Bridge Riding for the Disabled is a program that serves many individuals with a variety of diagnosis ranging from those with cerebral palsy, autism,developmental disabilities, strokes and multiple sclerosis. The horses and volunteers work through issues with balance, tight muscles, communication skills and improving overall independence.

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address

743 West Pekin Road, Lebanon, Ohio, 45036
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email

howe.pm@earthlink.net

937-654-4693 view website