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A support service coordinator will be assigned to all those who are eligible and wish to receive services.  Their job is to coordinate and monitor the services and supports each person receives, provide information, and refer individuals and families to community resources.  All services offered by The Madison County Board of DD are voluntary.

Ages 3 to 5

If your child is eligible for preschool services, they will be eligible for a service coordinator.  This person’s role is to be a support person, that can attend meetings with you, such as IEP meetings.  They can also help you to find resources and/or additional services that you may need for your child.  The county board does not provide direct services to children ages 3-5, since it is the school districts responsibility to do this.  If you are interested in a service coordinator for your child when they turn three, you must contact Justin Hicks.  He can be reached by email at justin.hicks@madison.oh.gov or by phone at 740-852-7050, EXT. 1848.  He is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

​School Age Services
(Ages 6 to 13)

A support service administrator will work with eligible children to:

• Develop an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) to identify and address needs
• Provide support at an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting if requested by the family
• Identify needed resources and help link families to those resources
• Identify funding sources
• Help families advocate for services
• Provide information about how to plan for the future
• Other services as needed

Transition Age Services
​(Ages 14 to 22)

In addition to school age services, transition aged students may be assisted with the following:

• Higher education opportunities
• Employment opportunities
• Identify strengths and needs and assist in finding resources to prepare individuals for transition to adulthood
• Future planning (including, transition from school to work, vocational services, day programming, driving assessment, guardianship, social security, medicaid, voting, and other services as needed

Adult Services
​(Ages 18 to 22+)

Eligible adults can receive support from a support services administrator to help with:

• Developing an Individual Service Plan (ISP) that encourages self-determination and identifies and addresses needs
• Employment opportunities
• Supporting adults in becoming as independent as possible by enhancing skills, eliminating barriers, accessing and developing opportunities to be part of a larger community, and help assuming adult responsibilities in the life they choose
• Assistance in seeking funding options
• Provide information about future planning, vocational services, day programming. driving assessment, guardianship, social security, medicaid, voting, and other services as needed

​Contact and Location
Carol Ansel
Madison County Board of DD
500 Elm Street
London, Ohio  43140
(740) 852-7050 ext. 1838
Fax: (740)852-7051

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