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Our priorities are based on equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency.

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We work to make community integration a reality for Ohioans with disabilities.

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We enforce laws requiring community integration, access, reasonable accommodations and free appropriate public education.

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Our mission is to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of Ohioans with disabilities.

Latest News from Disability Rights Ohio

  • Disability Rights Ohio - June 2013 newsletter is up!
    June 11, 2013

    This month's newsletter is now up! Read it on our website and be sure to sign up to receive it by email at the top of that page.

     

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  • State, County DD Boards Must Take Proper Steps before Disenrolling People from Medicaid IO Waiver
    June 10, 2013

    Thanks to the 1999 Olmstead decision, people with disabilities have the right to live in the community. To do this, they often need services that will come to their home. The Medicaid Individual Options (IO) waiver program is designed to provide this help, including assistance with personal care, home modifications, transportation, home-delivered meals, nutrition help, interpreter services, specialized equipment, adult day services and even supported employment. These services help a person stay in the community, rather than living in an institution. However, getting approved for an IO

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  • New jobs posted - come work with us!
    May 17, 2013

    Disability Rights Ohio is hiring for six different positions: Clerical Assistant, Advocate, Attorney, Intake Attorney, Community Work Incentive Coordinator and Community Work Incentive Team Leader. Check out the position descriptions on our Job Openings page.

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