SOCIL-Ohio

SOCIL-Ohio The Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living is non-profit and consumer controlled.

We provide services to people with disabilities including information/referral, independent living skills, advocacy, peer support, and transition services. SOCIL offers five core services: information and referral, independent living skills, advocacy, peer support, and community transition. SOCIL also provides webinars and teleconferences, public transit mobility passport applications, ADA accessibility assessments, information on tax credits for qualifying taxpayers with disabilities, adaptive sports, free portable ramp for a temporary need, voter registration, housing listings and applications, and a devise lending library.

01/15/2026

It's a new year, which means a new set of elections! πŸŽ‰ First up: Ohio's primary election is on May 5, 2026!

πŸ—³οΈ There will be many races on the ballot this year, so mark your calendars and start making a plan for how you want to vote in the primary!

⭐️ April 6: Voter registration deadline
⭐️ April 7: Early voting begins
⭐️ April 28: Absentee ballot request deadline
⭐️ May 5: Election Day!

⚠️ Note that Ohio's election laws have changed and absentee ballots must arrive at your Board of Elections by the time polls close on Election Day.

Register to vote: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/
Check your voter registration: https://voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx
Request an absentee ballot today: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/how-to-request-your-absentee-ballot/

01/14/2026

NOTICE: SOCIL basketball is cancelled tonight, January 14th.

01/13/2026

Join us for Developmental Disabilities Awareness & Advocacy Day 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.

This annual event brings together self-advocates, families, providers, and allies from across Ohio to raise awareness and advocate for strong policies that support people with developmental disabilities.

Registration opens January 23, 2026
Stay tuned for the registration link!

We can’t wait to see you at the Statehouse!

App of the Week:  Social Norms is an app that can be used to teach children social rules and behaviors. The app includes...
01/12/2026

App of the Week: Social Norms is an app that can be used to teach children social rules and behaviors. The app includes 50 social stories with pictures. In addition, individualized stories can also be created within the app and you can add your own photos, text and audio recordings. The app provides stories in the following categories: manners, hygiene and health, safety, home, school, community and behavior. This app is highly recommended for children on the autism spectrum. The visual pictures, written text and pleasant speaking voice give the child many opportunities to comprehend the information given. Price: $9.99 Device: iPad

01/08/2026
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App of the Week:  Puppet Pals 2:  All Access  Children unlock creativity with this easy to use (but hard to put down) in...
01/05/2026

App of the Week: Puppet Pals 2: All Access Children unlock creativity with this easy to use (but hard to put down) interactive puppet show! Even young children can create high quality cartoons from their imaginations. Kids can even star in the show alongside the built-in characters! Price: $4.99 Device: iPhone, iPad

SOCIL hopes everyone had a great and safe holiday season! πŸŽ‰Now it’s time to get back into the action!Upcoming Adaptive S...
01/05/2026

SOCIL hopes everyone had a great and safe holiday season! πŸŽ‰
Now it’s time to get back into the action!

Upcoming Adaptive Sports Schedule

🏸 Tuesday, January 6
Adaptive Badminton
πŸ•” 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Athens Community Center
701 E State Street Athens Ohio

πŸ€ Wednesday, January 7
4 ft Wheelchair Basketball
πŸ•• 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
πŸ“ Southeast Ohio Classical Academy – Logan
15663 OH-595 Logan

πŸ€ Thursday, January 8
4 ft Wheelchair Basketball
πŸ•‘ 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Family YMCA of Lancaster
465 W 6th Ave Lancaster

Have questions or want more information?
πŸ“ž Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL at 740-689-1494 ext. 205

We can’t wait to see you back on the court! πŸ’ͺβ™Ώ

Address

418 S Broad Street
Lancaster, OH
43130

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17406891494

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