Advocacy & self-advocacy
By law, students with disabilities must be invited to attend school IEP meetings that consider postsecondary transition goals. With adulthood approaching, there are many choices and decisions to be made – from next steps in schooling to finding a job and learning to live independently. Here you will find resources you can use to involve students with disabilities in planning the transition into adulthood.
Advocacy & support1401 South Main St
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44709
North Canton, OH 44720
Canton, OH 44708
Canton, OH 44708
The Arc of Ohio: Northeast Region
The Arc of Ohio is the voice of people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends of people with disabilities, and those who work with them.
The Arc of Ohio is a grassroots organization which advocates for human rights, personal dignity and community participation of individuals with developmental disabilities through legislative and social action, information and education, local chapter supports, and family involvement.
The Arc of Ohio can help with IEPs, getting services as well as support for inclusive education and LREs and waiver services for families.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (234) 571-5689
Phone: (234) 571-5689
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Canton Friendship Center
A community social center designed to provide safe and friendly peer support for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.
2200 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Down Syndrome Support Network of Stark County
Support, advocacy, education and resources for families of children with Down syndrome.
P.O. Box 1246, 2020 East Maple St. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 361-0587
Phone: (330) 361-0587
NAMI Stark County Friday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness)
Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/386459766 Meeting ID: 386 459 766
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Hours: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Friday (Plan to join 10 – 15 minutes before start time)
NAMI Stark County Sunday Night Support Group (Peers and Family Members)
Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/798097665 Meeting ID: 798 097 665
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Hours: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Sunday (Plan to join 10 – 15 minutes before start time)
NAMI Stark County Tuesday Peer Support Group (Adults with Mental Illness)
Mental illness can be extremely isolating and it's not uncommon to lose friends along the way. This is a chance to meet new people. Support Groups are free to attend and no registration is required. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97629915727 Meeting ID: 976 2991 5727
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Hours: 7:00 PM – Group meets weekly Tuesday (Plan to join 10 – 15 minutes before start time)
Philomatheon Society of the Blind
Helping individuals who are blind and sightless to remain independent and engaged in the Stark County community.
2701 West Tuscarawas St.Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 453-9157
Phone: (330) 453-9157
Redtreehouse.org
Find resources to support the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of Ohio children and young adults.
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Self Advocacy
The advocacy program offers various speakers to share information about topics that are important to you and your life. Examples of topics could include: Guardianship, Dating, Preparing for Medical Appointments, Your ISP meeting, and more.
2950 Whipple Ave NWCanton, OH 44708
Phone: 330-477-5200
Phone: 330-477-5200
School districts in Stark County
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44707
Navarre, OH 44662
Massillon, OH 44646
Uniontown, OH 44685
Louisville, OH 44641
Alliance, OH 44601
Massillon, OH 44646
Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton, OH 44720
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
East Canton, OH 44730
Massillon, OH 44646
Canton, OH 44709
Magnolia, OH 44643
Massillon, OH 44647
Contact your local school district about ways to engage and self-advocate throughout the education process.
Alliance City School District
200 Glamorgan St.Alliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 821-2100
Phone: (330) 821-2100
Canton City School District
Public school system in Canton, Ohio. www.ccsdistrict.org
305 McKinley Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 438-2500
Phone: (330) 438-2500
Canton Local School District
600 Faircrest St. SECanton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 484-8019
Phone: (330) 484-8019
Fairless Local School District
11885 Navarre Rd.Navarre, OH 44662
Phone: (330) 767-3577
Phone: (330) 767-3577
Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr.Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Lake Local School District
436 King Church Ave. SWUniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Phone: (330) 877-9383
Louisville City School District
407 East Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Phone: (330) 875-1666
Phone: (330) 875-1666
Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Ave. NEAlliance, OH 44601
Phone: (330) 823-7458
Phone: (330) 823-7458
Massillon City School District
930 17th St. NEMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Phone: (330) 830-3900
Minerva Local School District
406 East St.Minerva, OH 44657
Phone: (330) 868-4332
Phone: (330) 868-4332
North Canton City School District
525 7th St. NENorth Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Phone: (330) 497-5600
Northwest Local School District
Northwest local school district in Canal Fulton, OH. www.northwest.sparcc.org
2309 Locust St. SCanal Fulton, OH 44614
Phone: (330) 854-2291
Phone: (330) 854-2291
Osnaburg Local School District
310 Browning Ct.East Canton, OH 44730
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Elementary: (330) 488-0392
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
Middle School: (330) 488-0334
High School: (330) 488-0316
High School: (330) 488-0316
Perry Local School District
Public school system in Perry Township. www.perrylocal.org
4201 13th St. SWMassillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 477-8121
Phone: (330) 477-8121
Plain Local School District
901 44th St. NWCanton, OH 44709
Phone: (330) 492-3500
Phone: (330) 492-3500
Sandy Valley Local School District
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Phone: (330) 866-3339
Tuslaw Local School District
1835 Manchester Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44647
Phone: (330) 837-7813
Phone: (330) 837-7813