Free Printables and Learning Resources for Summit County Families

Informational only. We link to official and nonprofit sources and do not host or copy their materials. Checked Oct 29, 2026; offerings change, so please verify on each site.

Each item below is free and comes from an official or nonprofit source. Descriptions are our own short summaries.

Statewide

• OCALI. Ohio's autism and low-incidence disabilities center. Its site has a Family Resource Hub and a free Lending Library of books, videos, assistive technology and assessment tools, shipped free to people 18+ who live or work in Ohio. (OCALI)
• Ohio parent rights in special education. The state's procedural safeguards guide, with many translations and accessible formats on request. Questions go to the Office for Exceptional Children at (877) 644-6338. (Ohio DEW)
• OCECD. Ohio's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. It offers one-to-one help for families at 844-382-5452. (OCECD)
• Ohio evaluation roadmap. A state PDF that walks families through the school evaluation process. (Ohio DEW, PDF)

In Summit County

• Akron-Summit County Public Library sensory bags. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads at Main Library and every branch, for use during your visit, plus Quiet Zones and social stories in the KultureCity app. (ASCPL)
• Summit DD community resources. Summit DD's list of community resources and seasonal inclusive activity guides. (Summit DD)

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Sources

1. OCALI
2. A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education – Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
3. Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
4. Evaluation roadmap for families (PDF) – Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
5. Accessibility – Akron-Summit County Public Library
6. Community Resources – Summit DD

Last reviewed Oct 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us or email info@autismhub.me.