Mission: The gate- gateway to independence assists young adults with severe disabilities to achieve independence by providing them with social and pre-vocational activities. Participants enter the program between the ages of 22-30 but may remain in the program as long as they wish. The participants come together several days each week with staff and volunteers from the community to enjoy each others company and to use skills that foster independence. The focus of the program is on each individuals abilities and on developing a community of people who appreciate and care about each other. Just as important, the gate provides a respite service to the family/caretaker who is able to leave the participant with us knowing that they are in a safe and nurturing environment. For many families, this is the only respite they have. Without this program , most of these young adults face a life of isolation and exclusion. The gate is a model of what an inclusive community can be. The program is funded throu Programs: The gate- gateway to independence assists young adults with severe disabilities to achieve independence by providing them with social and pre-vocational activities. Participants enter the program between the ages of 22-30 but may remain in the program as long as they wish . The participants come together several days each week with staff and volunteers from the community to enjoy each others company and to use skills that foster independence. The focus of the program is on each individuals abilities and on developing a community of people who appreciate and care about each other. Just as important, the gate provides a respite service to the family/caretaker who is able to leave the participant with us knowing that they are in a safe and nurturing environment. For many families, this is the only respite they have. Without this program , most of these young adults face a life of isolation and exclusion. The gate is a model of what an inclusive community can be. The program is funded through donations, special events and grants. The programs serve 30 participants which provides a respite for 60 parent/caretakers. There are 12 college student volunteers who receive community service hours for their volunteer work at the program.
Mission: The mission of the deaf institute is to take the good news of our lord jesus christ to deaf and hard of hearing people. Because deaf people have a unique culture and language, the gospel needs to be presented in a way that speaks to them. Our work includes direct contact, training of deaf and hearing leaders, and helping new and established deaf ministries and deaf churches. Programs: Taking the gospel to the deaf and hard of hearing world by encouraging training of ministers with the deaf, helping to establish deaf churches and deaf ministries, developing interpreters for the deaf, teaching sign language, and informing about the needs and abilities of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: Easter Seals Work Resource Center empowers people with disabilities and disadvantages to improve the quality of their lives through employment. Target demographics: Easter Seals WRC serves youth and adults with disabilities and disadvantages in the Cincinnati area. Programs: Disability services- individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers receive work skills training and paid work experience in a packaging and fulfillment business environment, or through building ability, a woodworking and carpentry training and employment program. Employment enclaves and individualized follow-along services are provided for individuals with disabilities who are employed in the community. Ohio farmers coping with a disability or long-term health condition are supported through easter seals tristate's agrability collaborative, providing assistive technology, education, and other resources to promote success in agriculture. youth & family services- cincinnati public schools students with disabilities can enroll in programs facilitated by easter seals tristate including project search and career choices that assist with the transition from school to work. Youth who have dropped out of high school or are at-risk can enroll in wia youth or youthbuild to work towards a ged while training for employment in construction or other fields. Low-income youth are offered summer work experience to develop skills and explore career options. Worklink is a collaborative program to help families receiving public assistance transition from welfare to work. enterprise- building value is easter seals tristate's retail and deconstruction service that salvages reusable building materials for sale to the public. It provides on-the-job training for workers with disadvantages and disabilities in the areas of retail and construction. Easter seals tristate's career pathways program provides transitional employment to individuals with employment barriers such as a criminal record, lack of education, or chronic un-/under-employment. Participants receive industry-recognized credentials in advanced manufacturing during a paid work experience at easter seals tristate. audlt day services- easter seals tristate's adult day service and therapeutic social recreation programs help senior and non-senior adults with disabilities remain in the community and enjoy their non-working day. Day services at one of our three locations include physical exercise, social interaction, mental stimulation, and an individual plan of care. Veteran services- easter seals tristate's veteran services include academics for excellence and operation vets thrive that help veterans successfully transition from military to civilian life. Services include the community onesource phone line (1-513-878-2200) that veterans can call to access community services such as emergency food, shelter, health services, financial assistance, and help accessing military benefits. Employment services for veterans include resume and job search assistance, interview skills, and learning how to translate military experience into terms civilian hiring managers understand. Other- easter seals tristate assists older adults and persons with disabilities through the home choice program to move from institutional services and support systems to home and community-based settings. Easter seals tristate is part of a community-wide effort to address health disparities for individuals with disabilities. Exercise and nutrition classes, medical screenings, and educational programs encourage a healthy lifestyle for a population that has historically under-utilized community health services.
Mission: To provide housing, support and training services for adults with developmental disabilities Programs: Residential support, employment services,training services, behavioral intervention services, in-home individual/family support services and recreational opportunities for developmentally disabled adults. Also operate a business that employs developmentally disabled individuals.
Mission: To promote the understanding of the civil & human rights of children & adults with developmental disabilities
Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
