Resources — The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities

General Resource Information

2024 PROGRAM STIPULATIONS
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE (FILLABLE)
APPLICATION FOR SERVICE (NON-FILLABLE)
ONE CALL NOW INFORMATION FORM
PEERS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FLYER
PORTAGE DD RESOURCE GUIDE (Google Doc)

Provider Unusual Incident Reporting

MUI ANNUAL ANALYSIS TIPS - AGENCY PROVIDERS
MUI ANNUAL ANALYSIS TIPS - INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS
INCIDENT - UI AND/OR MUI - REPORT FORM - AGENCY/INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS
INCIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES - UI/MUIS - AGENCY PROVIDERS
INCIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES - UI/MUIS - INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS
MUI ANNUAL ANALYSIS - AGENCY
MUI ANNUAL ANALYSIS - INDEPENDENT
UNUSUAL INCIDENT LOG
UNUSUAL INCIDENT LOG (WORD)

Advocacy Information

The Arc of Ohio, Regional Office
2717 South Arlington Rd. Suite E
Akron, Ohio 44312
234-571-5689
www.thearcofohio.org

Disability Rights Ohio
200 Civic Center Drive, Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-466-7264 | 800-282-9181
https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/

School Information

Jaclyn Ralph
Serves Ravenna City
jaclyn.ralph@ravennaschools.us

Patty Restaine
Kent City Schools
321 N Depeyster St.
Kent, Ohio 44240
330-676-7661
parentmentor@kentschools.net

Christina Hemberger
Field Local
2900 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH 44260
330-654-5841
christina.matthews@fieldlocalschools.org

Kelly Butler
Northeast Ohio ESC
(Aurora, Crestwood, Rootstown,
Streetsboro, Windham, Garfield)
216-524-3000 ext. 4205
Kelly.Butler@escneo.org

OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence)
470 Glenmont Avenue
Columbus OH 43214
Toll-Free (866. 88 OCALI)

614.410.0321 Main Business
614.262.1070 Fax

OCALI Business Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST Monday-Friday
OCALI Summer Hours (June 5 - August 11): 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST Monday-Friday

https://www.ocali.org/

Guardianship Service Board

Volunteer Program Overview
Volunteer Brochure
Referral Application for Public Guardianship
Volunteer Visitor Application

Disability Benefits 101

Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 will help you make informed choices and show you how you can make work part of your plan.

https://oh.db101.org/

DB101 provides:

Information: Learn about benefits program and rules around work. Get answers to frequently asked questions. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.
Estimators : Get results tailored just for you that helps you plan and set goals for work. Get tips for success for your individual situation.
Experts: Find answers to your questions. Connect to community resources. Get help understanding your next steps. DB101’s Get Expert Help connects you to a real person who can help with your situation.

Social Security Application

You can complete an application for Retirement, Spouse, Medicare or Disability Benefits online.

www.ssa.gov

If you do not wish to use the online application, or the application for the benefit you want is not available online, you can:

• Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778); or

• Visit your local Social Security office located at 444 Enterprise Pkwy, Ravenna, OH 44266. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.