Defiance Office Page
Defiance Staff:
Sheila Worthington, Rural Outreach Coordinator
The Ability Center of Defiance is a satellite office of The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. The Ability Center of Defiance serves Defiance, Fulton, and Henry, and Williams Counties; (some services are available to residents of Paulding County).
We provide the following four core services:
• Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills training
• Information and referral
• Peer support
The Ability Center of Defiance also offers a youth leadership group for young people with disabilities, ages 15-22 years old. The group participates in weekly activities during the summer months and monthly activities throughout the school year. The activities are designed to teach independent living skills, availability of community resources, and leadership skills. New members are always invited and welcome.
For further information or questions and concerns, please contact Sheila Worthington, Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 419-782-5441, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. She can also be contacted via her email above.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN OUR AREA:
The Ability Center of Defiance Youth Leadership Group
Schedule of Activities — Summer 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Diehl Park
Wemor Ave.
Defiance, OH 43512
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Activity: Dan Wilkins, Ability Center Director of Public Relations, will speak on independent living and how to self-advocate for full inclusion in the community.
Thursday, July 16, 2010
Defiance County Building
1300 East Second St., Suite 103
Defiance, OH 43512
419-782-2906
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Activity: Staff from the Board of Elections will present information on the voter registration process and provide youth with voter registration cards for immediate or future use. This activity will also explain the importance of exercising the right to vote.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
First Federal Bank
1177 North Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43412
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Activity: Interactive presentation from First Federal Bank on banking and budgeting skills, credit, and loans.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
NW Ohio Job Center &Workforce Development Agency (The One Stop)
228 S. Main Street
Bryan, OH 43506
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Activity: Tour of the facilities and services offered; career search information.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Penney Nature Center
State Route 15
Defiance, OH 43512
4:00 PM – 5:00 or 5:30 PM
Activity: Bill Grimes from Defiance Soil and Water Conservation will provide guidance for a hike through the Nature Center and learn some fun things.
*We will park on Ashbacher Road just after the State Routes 15 & 18 split. Please call Defiance Soil and Water conservation if you need directions. Please wear protective clothing and shoes that cover the feet.
You will need to provide your own transportation to these activities. Please call to RSVP for the activities several days in advance if you will be participating. I look forward to working with everyone. If you have any questions, you may reach me at 419-782-5441. If I am not available, please leave me a message with your phone number and best time to call back if needed.
This list of activities is not complete. There will be more scheduled. I hope to see many people there!
Sincerely,
Sheila A. Worthington
Rural Outreach Coordinator
*Please RSVP whether or not you will attend by calling 419-782-5441, or e-mail sworthington@abilitycenter.org. If you need directions, I will be happy to provide them.
Helpful links:
Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission
www.nocac.org Assistance with housing, utility expenses, home weatherization, services for the homeless, rental assistance for homelessness prevention, home foreclosure prevention program, commodity food services, child care resources, Head Start Program and other public preschool options.
Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
www.rsc.ohio.gov Provides assistance to qualifying individuals with disabilities in finding employment.
Social Security Administration
www.socialsecurity.gov Apply for Social Security Disability benefits on line., obtain information on Medicare, determine eligibility for SSI benefits, estimate future benefits.
