The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Supported Decision-Making Grant Project
APSI and our grant partners are completing an eight-month project funded by The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) to develop resources and programs that raise awareness of and promote supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This project will make a substantial impact on the understanding and utilization of supported decision-making and other forms of self-determination for individuals with I/DD and empower those individuals to make the best choices for themselves throughout their lives. Professionals who interact with individuals with I/DD and their families will have a better understanding of supported decision-making and other forms of self-determination, so they are better equipped to advise, advocate, and respect the choices made by individuals with I/DD.
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Project Updates
Revised 10/07/2024
After several weeks of gathering input from a wide array of stakeholders, we have finalized our action plans and moved into a second phase of this project! Check out our goals, target audiences, and action items here:
Upcoming Events
October 15: SDM Preview Event
Please join APSI, Clearwater COG, and DSACO on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. as we share a sneak peek of the resources we have developed for our work on the supported decision-making (SDM) grant funded by DODD. We are excited to start gathering feedback on these resources that will promote understanding and best practices for SDM in Ohio!
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We will host a hybrid meeting, with opportunities to fully participate both in-person and via Zoom. We can accommodate up to 20 people in-person, and virtual attendance is open to anyone! The in-person meeting will be at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center. Virtual attendees will receive a Zoom link by Friday, October 11.
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Please contact Kristen Henry (kristen.henry@apsiohio.org) with any questions.
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Other Events
We will also be at these events sharing information and resources:​​
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October 24 - Ohio Provider Resource Association fall conference​
We hope to see you at one or more of these events!