On March 10 and 17, Ohioans with developmental disabilities, their families, and those who care for them voiced their concerns and their support, regarding the proposed 2016-2017 budget. In particular, provisions designed to transition residents from large institutional settings to smaller community and home-based programs were in the spotlight. Approximately 65 people testified on March […]
Monthly Archives: March 2015
On March 19, 2012, the Employment First initiative was signed. Tomorrow, Ohio will recognize the three-year anniversary of the signing of Governor John Kasich’s Employment First Executive Order, supporting the shift within Ohio’s developmental disabilities community to a workplace culture that recognizes and embraces the contributions and abilities of people with developmental disabilities. Since the […]
Navigation Simplified … Information Updated … Appearance Upgraded! In the Individuals & Families section … learn about available services and supports. Get tips on accessing and navigating Ohio’s DD system. The DODD website has been simplified, updated, and upgraded! DODD has listened to your feedback, and has redesigned DODD.ohio.gov. Look for new features, a simplified site, and […]
A potpourri of DD Awareness Month activities and events around the state. Thanks to all who submitted information for this issue of Pipeline! Annual OPI Awareness Awards The Ohio Public Images (OPI) annual Awareness Awards Luncheon last week was hosted by the Ohio Association of County Board Superintendents, and awarded more than 50 honors to […]
New Eligibility Determination Tool will Streamline Processes Currently, DODD’s system for determining the eligibility of an individual for services consists of two different Level of Care (LOC) tools, two separate process rules, and offers no requirements for evaluators. In 2012, a DODD work group was formed to create a single LOC tool for County Boards and […]
Employment First, at Work in Athens County
NOTE: Registration is Closed for The Arc of Ohio Training, March 26 The Arc of Ohio will host a one-day informational event for individuals, families, and professionals to learn more about the proposed 2016-2017 state budget, as well as participate in an afternoon of facilitated discussion regarding the future of independent service providers in Ohio. […]
This Pipeline EXTRA was distributed on 3-13-15. In January 2014, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new requirements for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers administered by states. Essentially, the rule says that federal Medicaid funds can no longer be used to pay for waiver services that are offered in […]
“We’re on the move. We’re rising. The sun is coming up again in Wilmington. The sun has come up again in Ohio but it hasn’t reached its zenith.” In Wilmington last week, Governor John Kasich’s State of the State address highlighted elements of the 2016-17 budget proposal, Blueprint for a New Ohio, including comments noting […]
Last Wednesday, DODD Director John Martin presented testimony to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Health and Human Services Subcommittee as the legislators consider the 2016-17 biennial budget proposal. Noting the Kasich Administration’s historic support for individuals with developmental disabilities and the funding to fuel transformational change, he stated, “This budget expands not only the […]
