COLUMBUS – Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed three new members to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (Ohio DD Council).
The Council is the state’s disability advocacy agency whose mission is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion in community life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The new appointees from across Ohio fill several open positions on the Council. They include Annette L. Wood of Akron, Summit County; John Banchy of Cincinnati, Butler County; and Jodi L. Young of Columbus Grove, Putnam County.
In addition, the governor re-appointed Pamela Green of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, for another Council term.
“The experiences of these new members will help us in our commitment of self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities throughout Ohio,” said Carolyn Knight, executive director of the Ohio DD Council. “We are excited to welcome them to the Council.”
The Ohio DD Council is one of a national network of state councils, committed to self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. The Council has over 30 members; of which 60% represent people with developmental disabilities, and parents and guardians of people with developmental disabilities. The remaining members include representatives from state agencies, nonprofit organizations and agencies providing services to people with developmental disabilities.
For more information on the Ohio DD Council, visit ddc.ohio.gov.
