Resources
Advocacy
The Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities currently promotes and facilitates a local chapter of People First of Ohio. The advocacy council consists of individuals with developmental disabilities that share the common goals of equality, advocacy, and empowerment! If you or someone you know is interested in more information or joining, please contact Tiffany Neill.
How to Become a Provider
DODD licenses providers of services to people with developmental disabilities. There are 2 types:
Agency Providers: Employed through a business or agency
Independent Providers: Self-employed
County Board and Community-Related Resources
- Guardianship in Ohio
- Person First Language – Developmental Disabilities Council
- Family and Children First Resource Guide
- OACB – Life Map
- APSI – Advocacy and Protective Services
- Buckeye Hills Regional Council
- Community Action – Washington/Morgan County
- Department of Jobs and Family Services – Washington County
- Disability Rights Ohio
- Family and Children First Council – Washington County
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – DODD
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities – OOD
- Special Olympics
- Washington County Behavioral Health Board