DODD dropped the news that the new interRAI test will include a home inspection for all Level 1, IO, and SELF waiver recipients in Ohio. Here's why families need to be concerned.

Send your comment on Ohio's Level 1, IO, and SELF waivers - it only takes one minute! Due by September 27, 2025.

Here's how to find out whether your county board still plans to replace you after DODD admitted there is no such requirement in the law... and what you could do about it.

Legal guardians no longer need to ask for probate court permission to serve as direct care workers.

DODD's rule protects predators and puts Ohio's most vulnerable children and adults in grave danger. Comment by September 5th to help protect vulnerable Ohioans. It only takes one minute to participate.

What might happen if Ohio changes to acuity-based provider pay?

Good riddance to the ODDP! Is the Ohio Parent Penalty finally going away?

The federal budget bill contains new options and responsibilities for states wanting to expand Medicaid HCBS waivers. What does it mean for you?

Around 11 million people nationwide are projected to lose their Medicaid coverage under the “One Big Beautiful Bill"over the next nine years, mostly adults without disabilities who gained coverage through Medicaid expansion. About 59 million people are projected to keep their Medicaid. Telling people with intellectual disabilities that they are the target for these cuts is misleading and manipulative.

Ohio’s new budget quietly added a last-minute audit of Medicaid for the Aged, Blind & Disabled group. The state will look for people with over $2K in assets and create an asset-check system. Adults on DD waivers may be affected. Families had no chance to testify. Check that your loved one’s assets are protected now.

The Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed our home inspection case, but the Ohio General Assembly has added new required SSA training to the budget bill.

Here's a quick look at the Ohio Senate's plan for a potential DODD system overhaul.

Amid controversy and multiple lawsuits, Director Hauck announced she is retiring from her role as DODD Director in late June of 2025.

Here's why it's smart to avoid saying the three most dangerous words: "I was told."

Tell DODD you know its May 31 message about the travel restrictions is wrong, and that gaslighting people with disabilities is unacceptable.

After a robust public outcry from concerned citizens, DODD has pulled the unconstitutional travel restriction rule, at least for now.

Send Comments by May 16th to voice your opposition to DODD's proposed unconstitutional travel restrictions rule. It only takes one minute to participate, and every voice counts!

Here's the latest on DODD's new travel restrictions for people with developmental disabilities, including a shocking new recording of a DODD official.

Because of the recent Twism decision, Ohio courts no longer have to go along with whatever DODD says the law means. That’s a big win for fairness, transparency, and people with developmental disabilities.

If the new travel restrictions become law, we believe challenging them in court is safer than ignoring the law.