Useful Links:

www.udsakron.org – United Disability Services


matureservices.org – Mature Services

Mature Services tries to keep the myriad of circumstances facing older adults in focus so that each person has the opportunity to reach his/her goals as they age. Our vision has always been to open doors so each of us will find our own path to successful aging. As you read our annual report, you will see how we serve each other and ourselves through programs and services.


www.services4aging.org – Area of the Aging

The Area Agency on Aging 10B, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization specializing in helping older adults meet their long term care goals. We provide programs to assist older adults to remain in the community instead of in nursing facilities, as well as family caregiver support programs, consumer protection and education, Information on long-term care, and more.


www.csbmrdd.com – Summit County MRDD

Since 1967, the County of Summit Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (CSBMR/DD) has been providing services and supports to eligible individuals and their families. Over the years, the array of services and supports for people with disabilities has grown. Currently, the CSBMR/DD serves more than 2,900 people with disabilities in Summit County. Services are available throughout a person's life, Early Intervention programs for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and transition services for students with developmental disabilities to vocational, habilitation and retirement programs for adults with developmental disabilities. As we look to the future, one thing that will remain the same is that the CSBMR/DD will continue to provide those it serves with the opportunity to work, live, learn, play and participate as equal citizens in their communities.


www.arcsummitportage.org – The Arc

The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties began the earliest services for people with mental retardation in Summit County in 1949 in response to the concerns of parents of children with mental retardation. Today we have expanded our services to include all people with developmental disabilities (which include people with mental retardation) and function as an advocate, support group and resource center. The Arc is the only social service agency that provides pure advocacy services for citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities within the boundaries of the counties served.


www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/ – The Center for Universal Design (CUD)

The Center for Universal Design (CUD) is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.


www.aapd-dc.org – American Association of People with Disabilities

The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.


www.disabilityinfo.gov – DisabilityInfo.gov

DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.


www.disabilityresources.org – Disability Resources, Inc.

Disability Resources, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.