Disability Rights Ohio

ALERT: DISABILITY RIGHTS OHIO FILES SUIT AGAINST THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OVER RECORDS ACCESS Records pertaining to abuse, death investigations among those being sought by advocacy organization. tinyurl.com/DROAccessSuit

"Last year, our online survey received over 130 responses. The survey will close next Friday, June 20th, and we are halfway to our goal of matching last year’s response rate. If disability rights touches your life in some way, we want to hear from you." bit.ly/3G0lmLD

"With the May 6th Election just days ahead, we know you have a plan to vote. Our job now is to ensure that you are equipped with the tools to follow through on that plan." Read more: bit.ly/4lXAmu1

The May 6th Election is fast approaching! We have everything you need on our voting page to make sure you are able to #planyourvote. Check out our voting resources here: disabilityrightsohio.org/vote #vote #votingmatters #ohiovoting

Data doesn’t lie. Work requirements don’t help people work — they just take away their healthcare and create more bureaucratic paperwork.
 Follow the link to tell your representatives: #HandsoffMedicaid ow.ly/ENMB50VAoNH

House Bill 96, Ohio’s Operating Budget Bill, passed the House last night. To read the latest version, click this link: bit.ly/4jksmky The legislature will be on break for the next two weeks. Committee hearings will start back up the week of April 28th in the Senate.

“We believe no one ever comes to service provider work with the intent to do harm, yet abuse, neglect, and exploitation, at times, occur at uncomfortable frequencies and need to be rapidly addressed.” 🧾: bit.ly/42iGN1M #advocacymatters

The deadline to vote in the May 6 primary/special election is FAST approaching. Make sure you are registered to vote by next Monday, April 7, in order to make your voice heard! You can update your voter registration online or via mail here: olvr.ohiosos.gov #vote

"We were concerned that they just weren't going to be able to safely treat youth in a residential setting. So having them voluntarily relinquish the license is really the best thing that could happen." dispatch.com/story/news/sta…

"We eagerly wait to see the entire legislative language to fully understand the various proposals and impacts on disabled Ohioans." -Jordan Ballinger, DRO Policy Director Read more: tinyurl.com/DROBudgetForBe…

With recent news of the state and federal governments and many companies requiring their workers return to the office full time, you may be concerned about your rights as a person with a disability. Read more: tinyurl.com/KnowYourRights… #KnowYourRights

The full budget breakdown, testimony schedules, events, opportunities and MORE await you in this week's #AdvocacyUpdate! Read the full update here: disabilityrightsohio.salsalabs.org/adup21225 Sign up for updates straight to your inbox here: bit.ly/adupbm

While changes in administration typically bring with them differing directives and changes in focus, the level of disruption experienced in the last 18 days have been anything but normal. Throughout all this, amid the chaos… we’re still here. Read more: tinyurl.com/DROStillHere

In case you missed it, we want to hear from Medicaid recipients! Tell us about how the program has changed your life, either by emailing medicaid@ndrn.org or filling out the form below forms.office.com/pages/response… #FacesOfMedicaid #HealthCareStories

Join us Tuesday, February 18th, for our next Free Education Legal Clinic: Aide Support and Legal Services - Legal Requirements and Practical Solutions. You can learn more and register to attend at lawyers4students.com/legalclinic

"Whether you’re supporting yourself or a loved one, a PAD could be the solution you never knew you had. When a crisis comes your way, and #AdvocacyMatters most, we hope the following resources can give you the strength to make tough choices." Read more: bit.ly/3CtOI3q

It doesn't matter if the school district intended to violate her rights under the ADA and Section 504, that's missing the point. What matters is making sure children like Ava actually receive an education disabilityscoop.com/2025/01/27/sup…

New resource! 📲 Our newest publication, "The Strength of Psychiatric Advance Directives" can help you or a loved one navigate difficult times. We hope you will share this resource with others and help support better mental health care for all! 📄: bit.ly/4jzIFuQ

Save the Date! Join us for the RTS Virtual Speaker Series: Development Across the Lifespan: Transition to Adulthood March 4, 2025 | 7–8:30 PM ET | On Zoom Featuring Dr. Susan Wiley, expert in RTS & developmental care. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Advocates! We need your help! We will be hosting weekly budget debriefs every Friday starting on February 7th, 2025. We want to know what time works best for the most supporters. Respond here: surveymonkey.com/r/B7G5RPR