Author: Jeremy Morris
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Read more: URGENT: Protect Programs for People with Disabilities
Protect Programs for People with Disabilities This document explains how changes in the proposed federal budget will affect people with disabilities and how to take action. Words to Know Congress A group of elected leaders who make laws and decide how the U.S. government spends money. Federal Budget A plan for how the U.S. government…
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Read more: Advocacy Survey
The Ohio SILC wants to hear your opinions about important topics to the disability community. This will help us and our partners know what is important to you! Take the Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCGNVCV
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Read more: Advocacy Training Series
The Ohio SILC, together with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, will have three trainings on advocacy presented by Disability Rights Ohio . Basics of Advocacy Come to learn what advocacy is, and how you can be involved for yourself and others. When: July 8th, 2025 2:30 – 3:30 PM Register – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GDcY7slYSt6xaLWsojqP0g#/registration The Legislative Process…
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Read more: Technology in the Workplace Webinar
Key Topics Join OOD for a webinar titled, “Technology in the Workplace.” OOD will offer ways to utilize technology to reach individuals with disabilities seeking permanent employment or internships. This webinar will address: Presenters Shelly Burkhart, ADAC, Accessible Ohio Specialist Megan Naves, CRC, Career and Credential Consultant Registration This event is hosted through Microsoft Teams…
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Read more: Introducing the Self-Direction Advisory Council and Call for Nominations
Introducing the Self-Direction Advisory Council and Call for Nominations Hello, The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is pleased to announce the launch of the first Self-Direction Advisory Council! We are reaching out to let you know more about this exciting new development and to ask for nominations to the Self-Direction Advisory Council. About the ODM…
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Read more: News from the US Access Board
On December 18, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule adopting the Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) as part of its Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards for new construction and alterations of transit stops in the public right-of-way. The ADA directs the Access Board to issue technical guidelines for accessible design that…
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Read more: Self-Direction Services and Information
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
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Read more: Voting Schedule for the 2024 GENERAL ELECTION | November 5, 2024
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: October 8 and includes the…
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Read more: ODDC 5-Year State Plan Public Survey
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 of developing our next Five-Year State…
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Read more: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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. President Richard Nixon signed it…
