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Document Publication date February 2004
Look for an advocate in your area of the state to assist you with your issue if you cannot resolve it yourself, or if you want support through the process. Contact the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
Ask your special education coordinator if your school has a parent mentor who can help you advocate for services for your child. Parents can find out if their school has a parent mentor to assist them by contacting the Parent Mentors of Ohio.
You may contact your local bar association for a referral to a private attorney. You may also contact Ohio State Legal Services Association.
You can contact Ohio Department of Education (ODE) for assistance or to file a complaint. Call or write the department to get information about their complaint procedure or for assistance in working with your school district.
Address: 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
Phone: 1-877-644-6338 (toll free) or 1-614-466-2650 (local)
TDD: 1-800-750-0750
Fax: 1-614-728-1097
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) assists parents with information and referral. OCECD maintains regional offices throughout the state.
Address: 165 West Center Street, Suite 302, Marion, Ohio 43302
Phone: 1-800-374-2806 (toll free) or 1-740-382-5452 (local)
TDD: 1-800-750-0750
Fax: 1-740-383-6421