Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Thanks to Governor DeWine’s continued support, DODD is making $3 million of subsidy funding available to Ohio’s county boards of developmental disabilities and councils of governments. This funding will help more children stay at home with their families and remain in their communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fgJqao

🎙️Join host Nate Turner as he chats with Jennifer Corcoran and Kim Kirkwood, the mothers and advocates behind Changing Spaces Ohio. Their journeys with sons Matthew and Aiden have led to dynamic conversations around inclusive communities, resulting in new universal changing tables at rest stops and vital grant funding across the state. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gtfDxGYF

📢 Attention Providers and County Boards! DODD invites you to attend an informational webinar about the upcoming switch to the interRAI assessment tool! In the session, you'll learn how this transition will: ☑️ Improve assessments ☑️ Better match services to your needs ☑️ Strengthen Ohio's waiver program 📅 Webinar Dates: Providers- August 27 at 11 AM County Boards- September 2 at noon ASL (American Sign Language) and CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) will be provided, and sessions will be recorded. Don't miss these important updates! Register now: https://bit.ly/425ZkOS

🎓Pursuing a degree in higher education is an opportunity for all students, including those with disabilities, to achieve their goals. At Bowling Green State University (BGSU), accommodations like extended test time, accessible housing, and personalized support services help create a more inclusive academic environment. ▶️ Watch the video below to see how BGSU students and staff are working together to build a supportive campus for everyone.

The TechSummit 2025 is just one month away! Don't miss this exciting conference, which is focused on how technology can benefit the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year's keynote speaker is Rylin Rodgers, Disability Policy Director at Microsoft. 📅 Date: September 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM 📍 Location: The Conference Center at OCLC, Dublin, Ohio Register today and explore the full lineup of sessions here: https://lnkd.in/geSjS3Sz

DODD's Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is now posted. The report celebrates the collective effort of Ohio's developmental disabilities system, which is driven by the belief that everyone deserves to pursue their life aspirations. View the report here: https://lnkd.in/dzDZvpWF

📣 Attention People Served and Families! DODD is hosting two webinars about the upcoming switch to the interRAI assessment tool, and you're invited! In the session, you'll learn how this transition will: ✅ Improve assessments ✅ Better match services to your needs ✅ Strengthen Ohio's waiver program 📅 Webinar Dates: August 25 at noon August 25 at 6 PM ASL (American Sign Language) and CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation) will be provided, and sessions will be recorded. Don't miss these important updates! Register now: https://bit.ly/425ZkOS

🚨 Four new rest areas featuring universal changing tables have just opened in Union and Van Wert counties! This project marks another step forward in Ohio’s commitment to accessibility. By the end of 2026, the state plans to have 29 rest areas with these inclusive features. Check out this article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4o0NJKV

DODD is working to modernize its waiver program to make it better for everyone, but most importantly, better for the people it is designed to support. After listening to people served, families, providers, and county boards, the department is moving to a new national assessment tool called interRAI, which better matches services to people's needs. DODD is just getting started, and nothing is changing right away. For now, the department invites you to watch the video below and visit the updated Waiver Modernization page. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gwv8reXW

In Case You Missed It: Big news for Cleveland! 🎉 The Special Olympics USA 2030 Site Selection Committee has recommended Cleveland to host the 2030 Games! Get the details on the city's bid here: https://bit.ly/4lSkubT