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Ohio Coalition

for the Education

Of Children with

Disabilities

The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them.  
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Giving a voice to parents and children dealing with life's challenges.


Need Assistance?
Ohio Coalition for Education of Children with Disabilities works with parents to help them obtain the assistance they need. If you need one-to-one assistance, call (740) 382-5452 or email us at [email protected]



The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) 
is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations and over 70 individual members which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has also been funded since 1984 to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio from the federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs.

Latest News
Free Webinar | October 12
Free Webinar | October 12
Return to You: How to Avoid Self-Abandonment as a Caregiver and Get Your Own Needs Met
This presentation encourages us to redefine what self-care really means for caregivers while offering practical tools to help us identify and address our own needs. 
 
Back To School Tips Vol. 1 & 2
Back To School Tips Vol. 1 & 2
The last few days of summer are upon us! To help parents, especially those of children with disabilities, OCECD has compiled tips to keep in mind as summer winds down and the school year begins. 
 
OCECD Newsletter
OCECD Newsletter
Mental Health in Ohio Schools. Many children, parents, and educators in Ohio schools are facing mental health issues. Their emotional health can range from thriving to struggling.
 
Join Our Team!
Join Our Team!
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is seeking a full-time for Region 6 Information Specialist/Trainer to join our team .
 
Join Our Team!
Join Our Team!
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is seeking a Region 5 Intake / Referral / Information Specialist / Trainer to join our team. 
 
YEP! The Youth Empowerment Project
YEP! The Youth Empowerment Project
This video series is focused on youth interviewing other youth about their experiences with self-advocacy and empowerment. 
 
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On-Demand Trainings AvailableLearn more about OCECD's On-Demand TrainingsRead More ▸
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Youth Self-Advocacy and EmpowermentRead More ▸
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Contact OCECDReach out for family support!Read More ▸
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OCECD ServicesLearn more about our services offeredRead More ▸
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OCECD ProgramsLearn more about our ProgramsRead More ▸
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Free TrainingsParticipate in our many Free Online Trainings.Read More ▸
Upcoming Events
Wed, October 4
1:1 Reading Mentoring

10:00 AM
Mon, October 9
Understanding an IEP

10:00 AM
Tue, October 10
Info Fair Deleware

6:00 PM
Fri, October 13
Section 504

10:00 AM
Sat, October 14
Info Fair - Fairview Park

10:00 AM
Tue, October 17
It's My Turn (IMT)

9:00 AM
Our Team /

"We, the parents, the professionals and the concerned citizens of the State of Ohio joined together as the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) to endorse and promote efforts to provide appropriate quality education for children and youth with disabilities. 


Ideas that work, Office of special education programs, U.S. department of education.