Project SEARCH Ohio

Project SEARCH Ohio is a groundbreaking program that challenges traditional expectations and empowers young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve competitive employment. Located in Columbus, OH, the program focuses on serving young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who can benefit from personalized support during an intensive academic year of career development and internship experience. With a strong emphasis on securing competitive employment, Project SEARCH Ohio has achieved impressive results, with 72% of graduates achieving employment and over 53,000 interns served since inception. The program is part of an international network with over 800 active sites across the globe, and it continues to share best practices and promote continuous improvement in its programs.