Inclusive Toledo

While competitive sports are a common interest for children of all abilities, opportunities to participate are often less accessible for those with disabilities. There...

Learning to swim could save your child’s life, making beginner swim lessons at an early age crucial for summertime safety. Once these skills are...

Having an assistance dog can change someone’s life for the better. While all assistance dogs can be impactful, there is a difference between service,...

When I entered our doctor’s office waiting room with my children, they immediately became calm. They spoke in quieter voices and were content to...

Where do you begin finding the special education assistance you might need for your child? Every school seems to have myriad programs and the...

While wheelchairs and football may seem an unlikely combination, a unique program offered by The Ability Center has made scoring a touchdown a reality...

As fall moves into winter, trees tinged with colorful hues give way to bare branches and the mild, temperate air is replaced by chilly...

Toledo is filled with opportunities to participate in the arts, including for those with disabilities. There are outlets available for painting, dancing, singing and...

For nearly a decade, TaSheena Hogue, a board certified behavior analyst, has been providing therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities, working in clinics, daycares, residential facilities and homes.

Sensory rooms provide a space where calming sensory input is provided, so the nervous system can recover and regulate. 

City officials and local organizations have worked together to help Toledo make steps towards improved disability awareness and support.