Join us for a spotlight on the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities service system and its role in the context of a good life.
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Where needed, "paid supports" are part of all of our lives. The same can be true for the lives of our siblings with developmental disabilities. Join our guest, Meredith Mendoza with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), as we spotlight the center of developmental disabilities support in Ohio. Hear how Ohio DODD services can provide support (where needed) in a good life including ensuring health & safety, support to find employment, accessing communities of interest, advocacy, technology, and service coordination. You’ll also learn about DODD’s commitment to respond to the expressed needs of caregivers; including the underrepresented voices of dads, and kinship caregivers (including siblings).
Meredith Mendoza-Gillotte is Program Administrator for Family Outreach and Education, a division of Policy and Strategic Direction of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. She coordinates the Family Advisory Council, which is a forum for families to have their voices heard by DODD leadership.