Your Voice, Your Family, Your Impact: What Matters Most
The IWGA works to improve the coordination of service needs for individuals with autism and their families. This work is shaped through family voices. Through a 2025 family engagement survey, families shared what helps most and where gaps remain. Based on that feedback, IWGA member agencies gathered the collection of resources below, aligned with the areas families said matters most.
Educational Programming and School Support
These resources empower families to support their child’s learning and development. They also build knowledge and skills to help families advocate for their child or loved one’s educational success.
- Family Road Map, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- A Family’s Guide to Engagement, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
- Student Services, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
- Early Transition Planning, Employment First in Ohio
Social Connection or Community Engagement
These resources help families and individuals build meaningful social connections, strengthen social networks, and increase access to community opportunities and a sense of belonging.
- Connecting Families, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
- Accessible Ohio, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
- Ohio Transition to Adulthood Resources, Ohio Department of Health
- Family Resource Hub, OCALI
Quality Care, Therapy, and Services
These resources support individuals and families in finding, accessing, and connecting to services. They focus on navigating complex systems and maintaining consistent care and supports.
- OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
- Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP), Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
- Complex Medical Help Program (CMH), Ohio Department of Health
Caregiver Support, Training, and Resources
These resources provide families and caregivers with practical tools, information, and training. They are designed to support daily caregiving, strengthen family connections, and promote collaboration across support systems.
- Parent Consultants, Ohio Department of Health
- Parent and Youth Ambassadors, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
- You & Your Family, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
- ASD Strategies in Action, OCALI