RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

1. Health and Welfare Information from Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
   Each of the 88 County Boards contract for services or employ an Investigative Agent (IA). The IA is required to investigate all reported MUIs. These investigations include the identification of causes and contributing factors as well as prevention plans to help reduce the likelihood of re-occurrence.  
   
   DODD is responsible for overseeing statewide systems of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Major Unusual Incident (MUI) Unit plays a critical role by providing oversight to County Boards and Providers to help assure the health and welfare of individuals receiving services in Ohio.
   
   The MUI Unit employs fifteen staff and is comprised of three primary entities: Intake, Regional Managers and Registry Investigators.

2. Medicaid Toolkit
   Ohio’s Medicaid State Plan provides comprehensive services (Medicaid card services) for individuals. You can read more about what services are covered by Medicaid, and how to get these services on the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s website.

3. Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
   The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) works with County Boards of ​DD and other related agencies to ensure the availability of supports to help people live as they choose, promote their health, safety and welfare, and assist families of individuals in reaching their goals. Their website is designed to assist individuals and families in finding their way through the many opportunities available within a fairly complex system of services and supports. 

4. Ohio Self-Determination Association (OSDA)
   OSDA is a non-profit organization who empowers people with disabilities.  Our goal is to expand awareness of self-determination principles,  provide valuable training resources, and promote advocacy efforts.The OSDA Board includes people with disabilities, family members, private providers, and county boards of DD.

5. Ohio Association of County Boards of DD
   The Ohio Association of County Boards Serving People with Developmental Disabilities (OACB) is a non-profit organization specializing in providing information, continuing education, and legislative liaison to Ohio's 88 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities.

6. DODD Provider Search Tool

   The Provider Search Tool is intended to help people select a provider and help improve overall services.