Advocates
If you are seeking advice or advocacy to help resolve an issue in the short term, check out this list of advocates who can assist you. Sometimes advocates can help resolve an issue without going through a lengthy complaint process.
| Organization | Advocacy Focus | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Equal) |
home ownership, tenant advocacy, homelessness prevention | https://homecincy.org/ | (513)721-4663 |
| Legal Aid Society | Free comprehensive legal aid for low income families & individuals | https://lascinti.org/ | 513.241.9400 |
| Disability Rights Ohio | Legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities | https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/ | 800-282-9181 |
| Pro Seniors | Legal Services, Long term care ombudsman, senior Medicare patrol | https://www.proseniors.org/ | (513) 345-4160 |
| Cincinnati Area Senior Services (CASS) | Meals on wheels, Senior housing, senior centers, transportation, benefits eligibility, abuse prevention | www.cassdelivers.org | 513-721-4330 |
| Council on Aging | Planning, coordinating and administrating local, state and federally-funded programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers | https://www.help4seniors.org/ | (513) 721-1025 |
| Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) | Advocacy, independent living skills, peer support, information& referral, youth transition services for people with disabilities | https://www.cilo.net/ | 513-241-2600 |
| Living arrangements for Developmental Disabilities (LADD) | We empower adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect. | https://laddinc.org/ | (513) 861-5233 |
| People Working Cooperatively | critical home repairs, energy conservation, and accessibility modification services | http://www.pwchomerepairs.org/ | 513-351-7921 |
| Community Action Agency | rent/mortgage/utility assistance, tax prep, employment, head start, food pantry | https://www.cincy-caa.org/ | 513-569-1840 |
Accessibility-Related Service Requests
You can report a variety of accessibility-related issues to the City of Cincinnati including broken sidewalks, a crossing without a curb ramp, lack of accessible on street parking, objects blocking the sidewalk, a construction site that did not provide an accessible alternative route, and more. Requests can be made by dialing 311 (or 513-765-1212), downloading the 311Cincy mobile app, or online at 311cincy.com.