Passages Portage County

United Disability Services is a nonprofit human service agency. It has a toy and resource center that provides resource materials and developmental toys to children with physical and learning disabilities. The center also operates a special needs division that offers specialized adaptive switches, toys and computer training devices. The agency s vocational services department focuses on development of work skills and job training for adults. It also offers a variety of social, recreational and therapeutic activities. Additionally, the agency provides personal care and physical, speech and language therapies. United Disability Services also provides assistance to individuals suffering from visual impairments. It is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. United Disability Services is located in Akron, Ohio.

Direct Services are provided to individuals and families in the areas of education, parenting, computer and business training, youth leadership, food/resource assistance, and many more areas. 2. Research is conducted to study social and economic issues essential to the formulation of policies at the local and national levels and to enlarge the body of literature about Black America. This information is sent to the national organization and published annually in the journal, The State of Black America. 3. Advocacy is achieved for African Americans, other minorities and for the poor by speaking out on public policy issues that impact these groups.

Alliance for Children and Families, Inc. (ACF) located in Alliance, Ohio, is committed to helping children, individuals, and families lead lives of stability...