Resources & Leadership

Community Resources, Leadership & Advocacy

Accessible Housing Resources

Ohio 811 Rental Assistance

Rental assistance for low-income, disabled adults (18–61) on Medicaid. Subsidized, accessible units with voluntary supportive services.

ohiohome.org/811pra/

Ohio Housing Locator

www.OhioHousingLocator.org

Affordable Housing Search

www.affordablehousing.com

Know Your Rights: The ADA

CdE ADA Coordinator

Our certified ADA coordinator provides support through workshops, interviews, surveys, and ADA complaints assistance. The ADA covers employment, public services, accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.

Advocacy & Policy

Ohio Olmstead Task Force (OOTF)

CdE follows legislation affecting disabled people, provides Ohio State House testimony, and works to improve MyCare Ohio and the Ohio Home Care Waiver. Jennifer Kucera, OOTF Chair, collaborates closely with CdE.

Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026

August 20 · Noon–4 PM · Fawcett Center, Columbus (Hybrid). Candidates for statewide office answer disability policy questions. Co-presented by CdE and OOTF.

Disability Leadership Hub

Lived Experience one-pagers, disability advocacy guides, CdE Guild Toolkit, "Our Space, Our Voice" Pride campaign assets, and the full Entrepreneurship Framework — all downloadable.

Crisis & Community Quick-Reference

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Crisis Lifeline

Call or text — 24/7

741741

Crisis Text Line

Text "HOME" for support

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HandsOn Central Ohio

Community resources & referrals

DRO

Disability Rights Ohio

Legal rights & protection

OOD

Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities

Vocational & employment help

COTA

Central Ohio Transit Authority

Accessible transportation