Effective October 1, 2024, self-direction is available under the Ohio Home Care Waiver. Effective November 15, 2024, existing self-directed services are expanded under the MyCare Waiver. Learn more – https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/self-direction#:~:text=Self-direction%20is%20a%20service%20model%20for%20Ohioans%20served,services%20and%20support%20needed%20to%20live%20at%20home

Voting Schedule for the 2024 Elections For specific information on where to vote, check with your county board of elections. 2024 GENERAL ELECTION | November 5, 2024 Military & Overseas Absentee Voting: Begins September 20 Deadline to Register to Vote: October 7 (Boards open until 9:00 p.m.) Early In-Person Voting:Read More

ODDC 5-Year State Plan Public Survey October 01, 2024 The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council work is guided by its Five-Year State Plan. This plan is developed based on input from people with developmental disabilities (DD), their family members, and community stakeholders across the state. We are in the early stages ofRead More

In the 1970s, disability rights activists lobbied Congress and marched on Washington to include civil rights language for people with disabilities into the 1972 Rehabilitation Act. In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act was passed, and for the first time in history, civil rights of people with disabilities were protected by law.Read More

Voting with a Disability in Ohio: Our Rights and Self-Advocacy Training Are you planning to vote in the Elections this fall? Do you assist others while voting? Join us for a virtual webinar and discussion about voting from a disability perspective. WHEN? Thursday September 19, 2024 3:30-5:00PM Learn about theRead More

Three Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Ohio – The Access Center, LEAP, Services for Independent Living – are partnering with UC UCEDD to launch the Ohio Mentorship Project. The Ohio Mentorship Project was designed to help people with disabilities in Ohio and their families navigate life by getting help fromRead More

National Council on Independent Living Action Alert: Urge Congress to Fund and Support Critical HCBS Legislation (ncil.org) Despite the vital significance of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), both funding and access continue to be insufficient. Numerous individuals are confronted with extensive waiting lists, restricted service options, and overwhelmed caregivers. InRead More

From the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council | ddc.ohio.gov   Federal court blocks new Ohio elections law affecting voters who have disabilities Judge states the law violates the federal Voting Rights Act On July 22, 2024, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio issued an injunction preventing Ohio from enforcing part of itsRead More

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!! Wright State University and The Access Center for Independent Living are looking for individuals with disabilities living in Ohio wanting to share their experiences during the #COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Unmet Needs Survey Take Our Survey One of Two Ways 1. Online: https://wright.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGWCJ19le8ZcW0e 2. Request a paper copyRead More

July 26th marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. The ADA was signed into law by Pres. George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA provides civil rights protections to individuals disabilities, and guarantees them equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, stateRead More