March 28, 2019
Director Davis Gives State Budget Testimony
On March 20, DODD Director Jeff Davis gave testimony to members of the Ohio House of Representatives' Finance Committee about Governor Mike DeWine's proposed state biennial budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

"We will invest in Early Intervention, modernize our transportation rates to increase access to communities and employment, and work with our stakeholders to develop better ways to serve youth with complex needs," Davis said. "This budget puts us on a pathway to achieve these priorities and initiatives." Read the director's full testimony here .

Watch Director Davis explain what's in store for the developmental disabilities field.
This Month
Get Connected on Facebook
Join the DODD Family Forum on Facebook, which serves as a space to share resources, ideas, and connect with other families across the state. Or, try the DODD Early Childhood Forum for a group focused on youth.
Employment First Turns 7
Ohio's been an Employment First state for seven years, where working-age adults can explore their career options. Try the Job Seekers Guide for helpful tools about getting a job in the community.
Watch National CoP in Your Area
The National Community of Practice (CoP) team is visiting Ohio on April 4 . Hear about national trends with families of people with disabilities. Can't come in person? Try hosting a DODD Watch Party in your area.
5 Things to Know about Community Employment
In DODD's new series, "5 Things You Need to Know About," Justin Blumhorst from provider agency Capabilities explains what's important to know about getting a job in the community. Watch here .
Sign up here to be an NCI interviewer.
Heads Up: NCI Family Survey
DODD just mailed out a National Core Indicators (NCI) Family Survey to a random sample of families who have a family member with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) who receives supports from a county board of developmental disabilities.
The data you provide allows DODD to assess the outcomes of services provided to people with I/DD and their families in key areas such as employment, respect and rights, service planning, community inclusion, choice, and health and safety. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. See how the data is used.
Calendar: Statewide Family Events
May 7 -- Family Organization Forum from noon to 3 PM
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