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The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)

Name of Non-Profit Organization *
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Today’s Date: * Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Organization’s website https://www.ocecd.org/
EIN / 501(C)(3)Number *
31-0932170
What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? *
1974
Address *

125 Executive Dr. Suite 200
Marion, Ohio 43302
United States
County *
Marion
Point of Contact for Magnified Giving Youth * Lisa Hickman
Point of Contact’s Title *
Executive Director
Point of Contact’s Email Address * lisah@ocecd.org
Point of Contact’s Phone Number (740) 382-5452
Executive Director’s Name *
Lisa Hickman
What is the mission of your organization?
Vision Statement:
To ensure Ohioans receive quality public education so their future is
not limited by their disability.Mission Statement:
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities is a
collaboration of parents, professionals, and partners advocating for children
with disabilities to receive the educational services, experiences, and supports
they need to reach their fullest potential.

We value:
• the dignity of each individual.
• the right of each child with a disability to be an authentic, included, and respected member of the community.
• the development of each child with a disability in the areas of self-advocacy and self-determination.
• the engagement of empowered families and dedicated professionals in the processes of developing and delivering high quality free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities, including child-find, transition, and 504/ADA.
• the power of our collective voice in advocating for the resources needed for high quality education for children with disabilities.
• the strength of our partnerships with families, professionals and organizations in ensuring positive outcomes for children with disabilities.
• the impact of considering the needs of children with disabilities in all educational decision-making.
• the impact and effectiveness of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• the commitment to a culture of respect, diversity, integrity, and transparency for both those for whom and with whom we work.
Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? *
  • (3) Children
  • (5) Education
Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists?
OCECD is proud of the work we do each and every day- we’re a free service available to any parent or family who has a child with a disability. We help families be able to understand processes, especially the special education process- so they can be active participants in their child’s education to make sure their child’s needs are met and good outcomes can occur. We are very proud of our work with youth with disabilities who are transition age (in Ohio age 14 and up) to help them learn self-advocacy skills so they can speak up about what they want for themselves in their schooling and future- education, career, independent living. We are here to help. 🙂
Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? *
No, sorry.
Student Connection Preference (click all that apply): *
  • Call Us at the Point of Contact Phone Number
  • Email Us at the Point of Contact Phone Number
  • Virtual Calls

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