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End Ohio's Parent Penalty
8 hours ago3 min read
Ohio Families File Legal Challenge Against Surprise Home Inspections
Ohio families sue to stop invasive, unannounced home inspections of people with disabilities and their families, housemates, and guests.


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
5 days ago2 min read
ACTION: Send Your "Unanticipated Death" Comments by 2/13/25
Tell DODD that calling foul play "unanticipated death" devalues the lives of people with developmental disabilities.


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Feb 33 min read
We Filed Our Lawsuit Response—Here’s What You Need to Know
Here are the main things to know about our legal filing responding to DODD's motion.


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Jan 312 min read
Send Your Public Comments on Safety Beds!
Send your comments on safety beds - it only takes a minute!


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Jan 243 min read
Big News: DODD Re-Classifies Parents of Minors as 'Providers': Free Choice of Provider Now Applies
In a surprising twist, Ohio’s Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) seems to have contradicted the state’s long-standing...


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Jan 234 min read
DODD Alert Blames “Lazy” Caregivers for Loved Ones’ Disability Symptoms
DODD's safety bed "Alert" uses an offensive stereotype to insult dedicted care workers.


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Jan 93 min read
The Curious Decline in Waivers for Ohio's Children
Children are 22% of Ohio's population but receive fewer than 7% of waivers... and dropping...


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Jan 75 min read
Transparency is Not Optional: Using Ohio’s Sunshine Laws to Help Disability Families
Families deserve a say in policies affecting people with profound disabilities. Transparency is key to fairness. Join the fight for accounta


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Why Family Caregivers Filed a Legal Action Against DODD
The 4-6 month mandated replacement provider search is unlawful and cruel.


End Ohio's Parent Penalty
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Ohio Families File Legal Action Against Department of Developmental Disabilities Over Unlawful Guidance Jeopardizing Care for Children with Disabilities
Families challenge an unlawful mandate that forces replacement searches for family caregivers every 4-6 months.
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