Provides a list of accessible dining, transportation, activities, hotels and other resources in and around Columbus that have been reviewed by disability inclusion experts. For specific questions about accessibility at a particular location, contact the location (or source of transportation) for the most up-to-date details.
experiencecolumbus.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Assists and supports professionals and families in working together to care and advocate for all youth with special health care needs. The portal provides reliable and useful information about specific conditions and caring for them and knowledge of valuable local and national services and resources. Visit the website for contact information.
medicalhomeportal.org/diagnoses-and-conditions
Provides an individualized treatment experience for children, adolescents and young adults with physical disabilities for injury evaluation and athletic training.
Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
5680 Venture Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 355-6000
nationwidechildrens.org/adaptive-sports-medicine-program
Provides diagnostic studies and evaluations for children and adolescents with epilepsy. You can connect with their Epilespy team on Facebook as well.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Epilepsy Center/Neurology: (614) 722-4625
nationwidechildrens.org/epilepsy-center
facebook.com/EpilepsyCenter
Specializes in the diagnosis and management of children with physically disabling conditions. They provide a wide variety of services, including wheelchair and seating evaluations, prosthetic evaluations, rehabilitation services, electrodiagnostics and more.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-6200
nationwidechildrens.org/physical-medicine-rehabilitation
Provides in-depth information and resources for people living with epilepsy. Their focus is on helping those newly diagnosed with epilepsy or those struggling with epilepsy that has resisted treatment. The Epilepsy & Seizure Hotline is also offered 24-hours for information and referrals to support.
8301 Professional Place East, Landover, Maryland 20785
24/7 Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline: (800) 332-1000 or (866) 748-8008 Spanish speaker only
epilepsy.com
Serving 12 counties in central Ohio, they provide services to people living with epilepsy and seizures, as well as their families and caregivers. They help newly diagnosed children who have questions about the disorder and its treatment, parents in need of support, and youth in need of social opportunities. They have a free lending library, free referral to community resources, applications for medication assistance programs, scholarship opportunities, camp experiences and more.
Offers a week-long overnight summer camp for youth ages 6 to 18 who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Youth can attend camp at no cost to their families. Visit the website for additional contact information.
National Office: 161 North Clark, Suite 3550, Chicago, Illinois 60601
(800) 572-1717
mda.org/summer-camp
mda.org
A volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders through public awareness and education, advocacy, resources and support.
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, New York 11361
(888) 486-8738
tourette.org