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| Site last updated on October 8, 2008 |
Welcome to the Children with Disabilities section of the Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) Web site. Here you will find information for families in Ohio who have children with disabilities under the age of 22. This information can help you to learn about the services and supports that are available for your child.
The Children with Disabilities section was formerly referred to as the Ohio Family Support Collaborative (FSC) Web site. Learn more about the FSC.
If you are looking for information for adults with disabilities, see the main section of the OLRS Web site.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
50 West Broad Street, Suite 1400
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5923
Phone: 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181 (toll-free in Ohio only)
TTY: 614-728-2553 or 1-800-858-3542
E-mail the Ohio Legal Rights Service
Case files and other client based information at OLRS are confidential under both state and federal law. Client communication with OLRS, including an initial request for services, is privileged as if between attorney and client or pursuant to statute and rule governing the Ombudsman section of OLRS.
Other information that records the agency's activities, such as fiscal matters, may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act. See the OLRS Privacy Policy/Disclaimer Statement for more information.
The information provided on this Web site is not a substitute for legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer concerning your rights in a specific case. Contact your local bar association or visit the Ohio State Bar Association Web site to find a lawyer in your area.
Ohio Legal Rights Service is authorized and funded to provide services by, and manages this Web site with funds through, the following State and federal laws: Ohio Revised Code section 5123.60; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act), Public Law 88-164, 42 USC 6000 et seq., administered by the Administration for Children and Families; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Act, Public Law 99-319, 42 USC 10801 et seq., administered by the Center for Mental Health Services of the U.S. Department of Human Services; and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Public Law 93-112, 42 USC 701 et seq., administered by the Office of Education Services and the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ohio Legal Rights Service does not discriminate in provision of service or employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, military service, disability, or age.
This Web site complies with State of Ohio IT Policy ITP-F.3 - Web Site Accessibility, issued by the Ohio Office of Information Technology.
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This Web site also conforms to level A of W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. Read OLRS' accessibility statement for more information about the steps taken to create an accessible Web site. If you are having difficulty accessing this Web site, please contact OLRS.