Opportunity for Ohioans with Disabilities

The Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio is a non-profit consumer-controlled organization that has been serving individuals with disabilities in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties since 1993. They offer a range of core services, including advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent living skills, transition, and other services, with a focus on collaborative efforts and community-based support. As a consumer-controlled agency, the Independent Living Center is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence and reach their goals. They provide vital services and trainings across the communities they serve, relying on volunteerism, support, and donations to continue their impactful work.Generated from the website

The City of Ontario, Ohio, is a vibrant community that combines the characteristics of a larger city with the charm of a small town. With a rich array of educational institutions, recreational activities, and cultural offerings, Ontario strives to enhance both residents' quality of life and business opportunities. Generated from the website

The Ontario Division of Police is a law enforcement agency that preserves peace and detects and prevents crime. The division supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the use of illegal drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. It conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to participate in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. The Ontario Division of Police provides fingerprinting identification services for children and adults, as well as conducts criminal background checks. The division undertakes cases related to murder, criminal and sexual assault, robbery, burglary, theft, arson and auto theft. It employs a school resource officer that acts as a liaison between schools and the police department.