Wallet Size Laminated Medical Alert Cards on Autonomic Dysreflexia are available at MetroHealth. The card summarizes the signs and symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia, common causes, and treatment.  Ask your SCI Physician or contact Jen Nagy at 216-778-7202 or jnagy2@metrohealth.org to receive a card.

Consumer Guidelines

Autonomic Dysreflexia
Bowel
Depression
Outcomes: C1-3
Outcomes: C4
Outcomes: C5
Outcomes: C6
Outcomes: C7-8
Outcomes: T1-9
Outcomes: T10-L1
Outcomes: L2-S5
Pressure Ulcers
Respiratory Management
Skin Care

ADL Devices

Bluetooth
Easy Grip Mugs
Gloves
Laptray Systems
Leg Bag Emptier
Mobile Arm Support
Pocket Dresser

Educational Guides

A Hands on Guide to Personal Assistance Services

Emergency Evacuation Guide

Experimental Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury: What You Should Know if You Are Considering Participation in a Clinical Trial

Secondary Conditions of Spinal Cord Injury Health Education Video Series

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence

Urine Control

Government Programs

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)
Phone: (614) 438-1252     TTY: (614) 785-5048

Medicare
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE

Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
Phone: (614) 466-6282     TTY: (614) 752-3951

Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
Phone/TTD: 1-800-282-4536 Ext. 1391

Ohio Legal Rights Service
Phone: (614) 466-7264        TTY: (614) 728-2553

Ohio Medicaid Basics

Ohio's Medicaid Program
Phone: 1-800-324-8680      TTD: 1-800-292-3572

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC)
Phone/TTY: (614) 438-1200

Social Security Administration
Phone: 1-800-772-1213      TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Organizations

Abilities First
Abilities First  continues to lead the way in providing services for children and adults with disabilities, developmental delays, and other special needs in Southwest Ohio. Call (513) 423-9496.

AbleData
Click here for the Informed Consumer's Guide to Funding Assistive Technology.

ADA-Ohio
ADA-Ohio is a state-wide non-profit organization that provides information, technical assistance and training about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to individuals, businesses, state and local government agencies or municipalities. Call 1-800-ADA-OHIO.

Alcoholics Anonymous for Individuals with a Disability
This AA group meets every Tuesday at 7 pm in the 7th floor Hamann Building Patient Activities Center at MetroHealth Medical Center.  For more information call Mary Kay Bohanek at (216) 778-3217.

Assistive Technology of Ohio
Assistive Technology of Ohio's  mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities acquire assistive technology. Call 1-800-784-3425.

Centers for Independent Living - Ohio
Click this link for a list of the Centers for Independent Living in Ohio.

Center for Therapy Through the Arts
The Center for Therapy through the Arts  is a non-profit organization that provides innovative therapeutic art programs in a variety of Art Studio settings, where people can benefit from the healing power of art.  Call (216) 791-9303.

Christopher Reeve Foundation
Paralysis Resource Guide is available at no cost.  Call 1-800-539-7309, e-mail info@paralysis.org, or go to their  website .

Community Advisory Board - NORSCIS
The Community Advisory Board is a volunteer group of community members that will be meeting quarterly, during the course of the Model SCI Systems Grant, to work on improving resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries in our area.  Contact Laszlo Nagy at (216) 333-1361 or laszlongy@yahoo.com.

Dave Lytle Memorial Foundation
The David Lytle Memorial Foundation assists persons with spinal cord injuries in exploring opportunities they may not have realized were available to them.  Funds raised are used to provide support in acquiring assistive technology such as wheelchairs, walkers, ramps, vehicles, computer track ball devices, touch screens, and any other device used to improve the life of a person with a spinal cord injury.  Additionally, the Foundation can provide grants or scholarships for activities such as educational and conference opportunities, camping, travel, and adaptive sporting programs.

Disability Network of Ohio - Solidarity
Empowering People with Disabilities   by promoting increased awareness of disability issues, policies and concerns which impact the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Call 1-866-765-2007.

disABLED Electronic Resource Exchange Project
Dedicated to providing the technology and knowledge for the  disABLED  to master the power of electronic communication.  Call (330) 686-6570.

Gerson Center
The goal of the Gerson Family Resource Center is to link persons with disabilities with the educational information, support services, and community agencies necessary to enhance their quality of life.  The Gerson Center is located on the first floor of the Rehabilitation Pavilion at the Main Campus of MetroHealth Medical Center.  Contact Cherly Crahen at (216) 778-2388 or gersonresourcecenter@metrohealth.org.

Handicapped Fraud
Report misuse of handicap parking spaces and placards at http://www.handicappedfraud.org/.

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland  is a non-profit organization, providing free legal services to low income people in the counties of Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Ashtabula, and Geauga.   Call (216) 687-1900.

Linking Employment Abilities and Potential (LEAP)
LEAP is a non-profit organization that assists people with disabilities to become employed and independent.  Call (216) 696-2716.

Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio
Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio  just celebrated their 25th year of developing and/or facilitating options in housing for persons with physical disabilities.  Call (216) 231-8008.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
The website is an excellent source of information, news, and links.  Sign up to receive their free newsletter.

• Northeast Ohio Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association
  
  The Northeast Ohio Chapter meets the third Monday of every month in the 7th floor Hamann Patient Activities Center at MetroHealth Medical Center.  Gather at 6:30 pm for a light dinner with the meeting beginning at 7 pm.  Meetings usually include an educational talk by a medical provider and information about recreation opportunities in our area.
  Contact:
       Adam Sweeney , President, (440) 813-2783
       Kendra Bohland , Secretary
       Jeff Shieman , Treasurer
  
  
• Northwest Ohio Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association
  
  The Northwest Ohio Chapter meets the third Monday of every month from 6-8 pm at the Bryan Lounge in the Mulford Library of the old Medical University of Ohio (MUO, now part of the University of Toledo ).  Go to the  website for more information.
  Contact:
       Debbie Burke , (419) 389-6678
       Jim Beckley , President, (419) 455-0748
  
• National Spinal Cord Injury Association Support Group- Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital
  
  This support group meets the second Monday of every month at 5 pm in the Occupational Therapy room at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital (8747 Squires Lane, Warren, Ohio  44484).
  Contact:
       Hospital Contact:  Rebecca Lebron , (330) 841-3856
       Peer Contact:  Rick Ackerman , (330) 889-2158
  
  Neurotech Network
  Helping people regain life through Neurotechnology.  http://www.neurotechnetwork.org 

  Ohio Polio Network
  http://ohiopolionetwork.org/

  PLAN (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network) of Southwest Ohio
  PLAN assists individuals with disabilities and their families in coordinating care over their lifetime.  Call (513) 821-6111.

  Preston's H.O.P.E.
  The first fully accessible playground park in Northeast Ohio.  http://www.prestonshope.com/
  
  Ramps
  Adopt-A-Ramp
  Wheelchair Ramp

  Recycled Equipment Donated for Independence (REDI)
  REDI provides donated durable medical equipment to residents of Montgomery County, Ohio . 
  Call (937) 341-5202.
  
  Spinal Cord Central
  http://www.spinalcordcentral.org/

  Transportation
  Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
  MC Mobility
  Mobility Works
  Ability Van Rentals

  
  VSA Arts of Ohio
  VSA Arts of Ohio  promotes arts, education, and creative expression involving children and adults with disabilities.  Call (614) 241-5325.

  Recreation

  Ability Center of Greater Toledo
  Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition
  Akron Rotary Camp
  BlazeSports
  Break Out Fitness, Inc.
  Buckmasters American Deer Foundation
  Challenge Golf in Akron
  Cincinnati Recreation Commission
  Cleveland Metro Parks  (adaptive paddling and handcycling)
  Columbus Recreation and Parks
  Community Health Partners - Adaptive Sports and Recreation
  Dancing Wheels
  Diveheart- Adapted Scuba Diving
  Easter Seals
  Equine Assisted Therapy , Centerburg, Ohio
  Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center , Chagrin Falls, Ohio
  Fishing Equipment
  Fishing Has No Boundaries
  Fore Hope  - Adapted Golf
  Freedom's Wings- Glider Flying
  Golfers with Disabilities
  Hillside Rehab Adapted Sports Program
  MetroHealth Wheelchair Challenge
  North American Riding for the Handicapped
  Ohio State Parks
  Ohio Wheelchair Network
  Ohio Wheelchair Games
  Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association
  Paralyzed Veterans of America
  Paralyzed Veterans of America - Buckeye Chapter
  Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America
  Pool-  Pool league on Monday evenings from 7-10:30 pm at BJ's Diamond Mine.  Call 216-671-1111 for more information.
  Power Soccer
  Quad Rugby
  Recreation Unlimited
  Sled Hockey
  Special Olympics of Ohio
  Spinal Cord Injury and Exercise
  Three Trackers Skiing
  Trailrider
  Wheelchair Cavaliers
  Windsor Classic Indoor Games for the Physically Disabled
  Youth Baseball
  Youth Challenge Sports

  
  2009 Recreation Calendar
  2008 Recreation Calendar