Statewide Developmental Disabilities Council seeks input on 5-year State plan draft

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (Ohio DD Council) is seeking public comment on its Five-Year State Plan that will take effect from 2022-26.

Based on survey results collected about the problems or needs of Ohioans with developmental disabilities, the Ohio DD Council drafted the 2022-2026 Five-Year State Plan. The State Plan lists the projects that the Council plans to fund to address the needs identified by people with disabilities, families and stakeholders across the state.

The DD Council is seeking public comment on proposed projects in the following areas:

• Children and Health
• Community Living
• Employment
• Leadership Development
• Outreach
• Public Awareness
• Public Policy

The Council is seeking input from individuals with developmental disabilities, family members and community stakeholders. Here's how individuals can submit their comments:

• Review the draft Five-Year Plan by reading the Executive Summary of the projects or the entire 2022-2026 State Plan, or reviewing specific project(s) that are of interest.
• Individuals can submit their comments on all projects or the ones that are of interest.

The State Plan, agreed upon by its governor-appointed council members, will help in developing specific grant proposals toward relevant projects across Ohio that will positively impact people with developmental disabilities, family members and guardians, and other stakeholders.

The comment period will end on Feb. 28, 2021.