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The Arc of Ohio is a statewide association made up of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, friends, interested citizens and professionals in the disability field.
Bright beginnings provides services that promote the health and development of young children so they start school healthy and ready to learn.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s provides tools to track developmental milestones for children between the ages of 0-5.
The Center for Parent Information and Resources
The Center for Parent Information and Resources creates and archives materials for Parent Centers around the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve.
This page within Harvard University’s Center for the Developing Child features activities for infants and toddlers that help develop sturdy brain architecture and strengthen executive function skills.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology Center
The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technolo- gy Center provides a list of National Resources for Parents of Children and Youth with Disabilities.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio supports families, promotes community involvement, and encourages a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Easterseals provides essential services and on-the-ground supports, as well as public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives to address the needs of Americans with disabilities.
The Family Center at OCALI connects families to the information they need regarding services, supports, training and resources, includ- ing the free OCALI Lending Library.
Family Resource Network of Ohio
The Family Resource Network of Ohio is a resource of support for families by providing resources, tools, trainings, and a free account with access to an online family forum, statewide family event calendar, and Charting the LifeCourse tools.
International Rett Syndrome Foundation
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation, comprised of parents and friends of those diagnosed with Rett syndrome, provides education, research funding, and meaningful advocacy for those living with Rett syndrome.
Moments Together presents “The Facts,” which provides education regarding development in children ages 0-5.
Ohio Bold Beginning provides many resources to Ohio Families, including child care options, parenting tips, and resources for a healthy pregnancy.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities in Ohio, as well as educators and agencies who provide services to them.
Ohio Family to Family is a family-staffed, virtual center that provides free information and training to families and professionals and connects them to local and statewide resources for children with special healthcare needs.
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth are committed to making Ohio the best place to start and raise a family. The team is focused on helping all children live up to their full potential by providing developmentally appropriate services and resources from before they are born through adulthood.
Parent to Parents USA supports a national network of Parent to Parent programs to ensure access to quality emotional support for families of individuals with disabilities.
Redtreehouse.org supports families and children with challenges, disabilities, and health care needs by helping them find the resources they need to thrive.