Ohio law requires that people with developmental disabilities have access to protective services if their disability brings
about a situation in which they need them; for example, if they can't understand the consequences of their decisions,
provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their affairs. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
provides funds to APSI, an independent, nonprofit organization, to provide these protective services.
For more than 27 years, Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc. (APSI) as provided protective services for people with
developmental disabilities. APSI helps bring about awareness of people's needs and desires, especially to service
providers. Additionally, APSI helps people make decisions, such as where to live, and assists with informed consent
for surgery or other medical treatment.
APSI works to:
Protect individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Access and coordinate services that promote dignity, respect, and enhanced quality of life.
Provide advocacy support for individuals who need it.
Ohio law requires that people with developmental disabilities have access to protective services if their disability brings
about a situation in which they need them; for example, if they can't understand the consequences of their decisions,
provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their affairs. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
provides funds to APSI, an independent, nonprofit organization, to provide these protective services.