Resources

The Resources section of the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities website offers practical tools, guides, and links to help navigate services, benefits, education, and community support. From downloadable resource guides (including youth and young adult, probate, and general community resources) to information on guardianship, disability benefits, school supports, and external partners, this page serves…

General Resource Information

General Resource Information

School Information

Christina Hemberger

Field Local

2900 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH 44260

330-654-5841
christina.matthews@fieldlocalschools.org

Jaclyn Ralph

Serves Ravenna City

jaclyn.ralph@ravennaschools.us

Patty Restaine

Kent City Schools

321 N Depeyster St.
Kent, Ohio 44240

330-676-7661
parentmentor@kentschools.net

Kelly Butler

Northeast Ohio ESC

(Aurora, Crestwood, Rootstown,
Streetsboro, Windham, Garfield)

216-524-3000 ext. 4205
Kelly.Butler@escneo.org

Guardianship Service Board

Disability Benefits 101

Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 will help you make informed choices and show you how you can make work part of your plan.

https://oh.db101.org

DB101 provides:

Information: Learn about benefits program and rules around work. Get answers to frequently asked questions. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.

Estimators: Get results tailored just for you that helps you plan and set goals for work. Get tips for success for your individual situation.

Experts: Find answers to your questions. Connect to community resources. Get help understanding your next steps. DB101’s Get Expert Help connects you to a real person who can help with your situation.

Social Security Application

You can complete an application for Retirement, Spouse, Medicare or Disability Benefits online.
www.ssa.gov

If you do not wish to use the online application, or the application for the benefit you want is not available online, you can:

Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778); or
Visit your local Social Security office located at 444 Enterprise Pkwy, Ravenna, OH 44266. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.