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Action Alert: Tell DODD NO to the Travel Restriction Rule
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!
May 115 min read


Update on Ohio’s Travel Restrictions Rule: DODD’s Disinformation
Here's the latest on DODD's new travel restrictions for people with developmental disabilities, including a shocking new recording of a DODD official.
Apr 173 min read


How the Ohio Supreme Court Put a Check on DODD’s Power
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.
Apr 114 min read


Thinking About Defying Ohio's New Travel Restrictions? Please Read This First.
If the new travel restrictions become law, we believe challenging them in court is safer than ignoring the law.
Mar 283 min read


DODD Backtracks on Parent Caregiver Mandate, Extends Search Requirement from 4-6 Months to 12 Months
The days of 4-6 month parent replacement searches are over thanks to a high profile lawsuit and public pressure.
Mar 242 min read


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
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