Lott

Lott Lott’s mission is to empower people with barriers to employment, transform business, and enhance our community. We're excited about YOUR needs.

July 1, 2017, Lott (a non-profit 501(c)(3) for 60 years) returns to a private-run status with a renewed focus on the person-centered goals of those we serve. As a Job Seeker with a barrier to employment, or with a developmental disability, we seek to serve you to Enhance Your Life through our vocational training and employment opportunities. As a business, we seek to Transform Your Business to greater success by partnering with Lott. Together, we can Enrich our Communities. Give Lott a call today (419) 381-5200.

We are honored to partner with the Ohio Department of Transportation to add reflective striping and stenciling to the c...
03/16/2026

We are honored to partner with the Ohio Department of Transportation to add reflective striping and stenciling to the cones and construction drums, and sell them to help keep our roads and construction workers safe across the state.

We’ve partnered with ODOT for 12 years, and have sold hundreds of thousands of drums and cones, providing work and employment for the adults we serve.

Our employees at Lott are making a real difference in our community!

We had a fun Saturday hosting The Ursula Wolcott-Black Swamp Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution! They ...
03/14/2026

We had a fun Saturday hosting The Ursula Wolcott-Black Swamp Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution! They presented Lott, on behalf of Josina Jones Lott, a certificate and medal for great women in American history! We are grateful and honored by their award and thankful for our founder, Josina Lott, for contributing so much to our community through the creation of Lott Industries 😊🇺🇸

Congratulations to another successful graduating class from The Inspiration Kitchen! This is now our fifth class to go t...
03/14/2026

Congratulations to another successful graduating class from The Inspiration Kitchen! This is now our fifth class to go through helping them reach new levels of self sufficiency and independence 😊

Our goal for Lott's Job Placement Services is to provide coaching and training that will lead to sustained, successful e...
03/13/2026

Our goal for Lott's Job Placement Services is to provide coaching and training that will lead to sustained, successful employment for the adults we serve. We want every person we serve to gain the skills and confidence needed to find work that is meaningful to them and aligns with their capabilities.

Laurie Fountain is one of our Case Managers and Job Developers, and this is what being a part of this work means to her: “It gives me a sense of meaning and satisfaction. Words cannot express the feelings when I see an individual get their first paycheck, and their reaction when they see what they have earned.”

Wesley is a part of our Job Placement Services, and works for McDonalds in different roles. This picture is him with his first paycheck! We are happy to help him find sustained employment in the community.

You can help to enhance lives by partnering with Lott financially, as a monthly or one-time donor. Your gift helps people receive the training and tools needed to find work that fits their capabilities and desires. Visit our website, lottserves.org, to give today!

Our Job Placement Services exist to equip and empower adults with developmental disabilities and other barriers to emplo...
03/11/2026

Our Job Placement Services exist to equip and empower adults with developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment to find work that is enjoyable, fits their skill level, and will lead to sustained employment.

Having a job helps to build self-confidence and independence in our daily lives. Our incredible Job Developers work one on one with each person to help them discover how and where they want to work and serve, here in Toledo.

We've helped people like Wesley find work at McDonalds. We've helped Chris to work as a ticket collector and usher at The Toledo Mud Hens. And Rashanda enjoys working retail at Goodwill.

Our community is strongest when everyone plays a part. We are grateful to our Job Developers for their impact to Enhance Lives, Transform Business, and Enrich Communities.

03/10/2026

Our story and history of Lott Industries. We are proud to continue Josina Lott's legacy, 70 years later, of helping adults with developmental disabilies grow in their skills and confidence to find sustained employment, here at Lott or in our Toledo community.

While we have many work opportunities at our office on Hill Avenue, we also provide job placement opportunities in the c...
03/09/2026

While we have many work opportunities at our office on Hill Avenue, we also provide job placement opportunities in the community. Our work floor is a great fit and goal for many of the adults we serve, but others are ready for a different path in their work life. Some have goals to work in the community, and we want to help them get there!

In partnership with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities , Lott works with individuals to teach them about employment and job opportunities, in the Works for Me Program. Our program helps people to learn about themselves, find what they like and dislike, and what their capabilities are. A Job Developer will work one-on-one to teach about the application process. We help people create resumes, practice for interviews, learn time management skills, and search for jobs – so they feel confident and prepared. The individual learns to be independent and advocate for themselves, instilling self-confidence and a sense of well-being. Our goal is to provide coaching and training that will lead to sustained, successful employment.

There’s so much we can learn from adults with developmental disabilities – reliance, courage, gratitude, joy, persistenc...
03/06/2026

There’s so much we can learn from adults with developmental disabilities – reliance, courage, gratitude, joy, persistence, and more.

If you visit our Adult Day Services program, you will see the daily growth and expression of each individual in unique ways – from art, to community service, to learning new skills. If you visit our workfloor, you’ll see thankful faces, happy to work for incredible businesses. If you visit our Job Placement Services, you’ll find the eagerness of those excited to receive training to help them earn their own living.

So, as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we are proud to serve this incredible community to help them reach their fullest potential.

When you donate to Lott, you partner with us in helping people of all abilities thrive in Toledo. Visit our website, lottserves.org, to give today.

Here are a few examples of what it means to us to be the premier provider of services to adults with developmental disab...
03/05/2026

Here are a few examples of what it means to us to be the premier provider of services to adults with developmental disabilities!

In 1938, Josina Lott opened a day school in her apartment for children with developmental disabilities. At a time when m...
03/04/2026

In 1938, Josina Lott opened a day school in her apartment for children with developmental disabilities. At a time when many children with disabilities were excluded from public education, she believed every child deserved the opportunity to learn.

In 1948, she launched the first vocational program for adults with developmental disabilities in the United States, teaching practical skills that enabled individuals to work, earn a living, and experience greater independence.

By 1955, Josina Lott Day School had grown into Lott Industries, expanding her vision of inclusion beyond education and into meaningful employment and community engagement.

During National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we are honored to carry forward Josina Lott’s vision more than 70 years later. At Lott Industries, we strive to be the premier provider of services to adults with developmental disabilities, empowering individuals to grow, contribute, and thrive.

We invite you to partner with Lott in helping people of all abilities flourish in Toledo. Your financial gift provides the skills, training, and support needed to overcome barriers to employment and build confident, independent lives.
You can give online at lottserves.org.

In 1987, March was officially recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by President Ronald Reagan. Its p...
03/02/2026

In 1987, March was officially recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by President Ronald Reagan. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the experiences of Americans with developmental disabilities and to encourage opportunities that help individuals reach their full potential.

Adults with developmental disabilities face unique and ongoing challenges. The average employment rate is 22%, and nearly 60% of adults require daily support with essential life tasks. For many, independence can feel out of reach. Without meaningful support and strong community resources, individuals may struggle to find opportunities to grow, learn, work, and pursue the life they hope for.

That’s why Lott Industries exists. We believe every life matters, and our community is strongest when everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Through job opportunities and training, Adult Day Services, and community volunteering and partnerships, we work to create pathways to purpose, independence, and belonging.

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3350 Hill Avenue
Toledo, OH
43607

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+14193815200

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