Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is committed to improving the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.

DODD oversees a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. DODD does this by developing services that ensure a person's health and safety, encouraging participation in the community, increasing opportunities for meaningful employment, and providing residential services and support from early childhood through adulthood.

Ohio Shared Living
Ohio Shared Living is a service authorized by county boards of developmental disabilities for people who live with a paid caregiver that delivers a portion of their personal care and supportive services.
Ohio County Boards
County Boards of Developmental Disabilities arrange support administration, early childhood services, educational services, supported living and other residential services, family support services, job training and employment services for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council works to create change through self-determination and inclusionary efforts that improve independence and productivity for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in community life around Ohio.
Ohio Jobs and Family Services
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is responsible for supervising the state's public assistance, workforce development, unemployment compensation, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support statewide programs.

Provides information and resources in the areas of employment, Medicaid, food assistance, cash assistance and more