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ACTION: Send Comments Opposing DODD's Unconstitutional Proposed Travel Restrictions
Here's how to send your comments opposing DODD's proposed unconstitutional travel restrictions before April 1, 2025!
Mar 205 min read
Update on the Unannounced Home Inspection Supreme Court Case: March 17, 2025
We filed our response in the unannounced home inspection case - here's what you need to know.
Mar 173 min read
Top Takeaways from DODD’s Defense of Unannounced Home Inspections
Here are 5 key things to know about DODD's legal filing defending unannounced home inspections of waiver recipients.
Mar 63 min read
DODD Just Admitted They Were Wrong—A Win for Family Caregivers
DODD admitted they misstated the law on hospital care in our lawsuit.
Feb 153 min read
States Drop Challenge to Section 504
Update: As of April, 2025, the states have dropped their challenge to Section 504.
Feb 132 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.
Feb 103 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.
Feb 52 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.
Feb 33 min read
Send Your Public Comments on Safety Beds!
Send your comments on safety beds - it only takes a minute!
Jan 312 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...
Jan 243 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.
Jan 234 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...
Jan 93 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
Jan 75 min read
Why Family Caregivers Filed a Legal Action Against DODD
The 4-6 month mandated replacement provider search is unlawful and cruel.
Dec 28, 20244 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.
Dec 16, 20243 min read
What Do Waivers Waive?
Medicaid waivers promise home care instead of institutions, but bans on family caregivers turn that promise into an unpaid burden on familie
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Ohio's Never Alone Act: A Triumph for Vulnerable Citizens
The Never Alone Act is a major step forward in protecting the rights and dignity of vulnerable Ohioans.
Dec 12, 20242 min read
Montgomery County Board of DD Defends Controversial Anti-Family Caregiver Lobbying Effort
Montgomery County Board of DD Communications Director claims OACB's anti-family caregiver lobbying letter did not try to ban parents.
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Breaking the Cycle: How Legacy Resentment and Blood Blame Harm Families in the Disability Community
Generational resentment threatens services for individuals of ALL ages.
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Celebrating Accountability: Combs Resigns!
Anti-family caregiver letter-signer Pamela Combs has finally resigned!
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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