Resource Center

The Resource Center is located at the SHC/The Arc of Medina office.  It offers adaptive medical equipment on loan, toy lending, transportation subsidy and information and referral. 

Equipment Loan

SHC offers a wide array of medical and adaptive equipment for loan (hospital beds, walkers, crutches, canes etc.)  Items are loaned for a 30-day period which can be renewed.  There is no charge, although donations are welcomed to assist with maintaining equipment inventory. 

Educational and Adaptive Toys

The Resource Center houses a toy lending library filled with a wide variety of educational and switch adapted toys.  Through this loan program, we hope to assist those who need adaptive toys, desire to try toys before purchasing, have children visiting or are unable to afford toys.  Toy catalogues are available in all branch locations of the Medina County District Library and the Wadsworth Public Library.  Toy orders can be placed with the librarian and delivered to the branch of your choice. 

Information and Referral

Information and referral is provided through the Resource Center.

• Are you looking for recreational activities for your child with a disability?
• Do you need a support group for someone with a visual impairment?
• Do you want to know what a Medicaid Spend Down is?
• Are you looking for a Representative Payee?

Our trained staff will assist you in connecting to the services needed.  Contact  SHC by phone or e-mail for assistance. 

Medina County also has 211 services available.  Just dial 211 and a trained operator will provide you with a list of services available in the area that may meet your needs. 

There are no fees for either the 211 or the SHC information. 

Transportation Subsidy

SHC assists with funding rides on the Medina County Public Transit (MCPT) for persons with disabilities.  By registering with SHC, eligible riders can pay half fare for an unlimited number of trips on MCPT.  For those who qualify, a pass may be issued for a limited number of trips on a monthly basis.  Individuals are encouraged to contribute by donating as much of the fare as possible as the success and continuation of this program relies highly on rider contributions.  Those living on or near the route for the Medina Loop can purchase tokens from SHC.