The Fogel family, going green for CP: Natalie, Jeff, Lynne and (seated) Erica The phone for CP Parent Columbus still rings, and Lynne Fogel answers, generous as always with her time and knowledge about raising a child with cerebral palsy. “With most of the calls, it’s a new diagnosis. Or a family who thought they […]

Kimberly Hauck was appointed as director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in January of 2022 by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Hauck previously served four years as Chief Policy Officer at DODD and four years as the Assistant Deputy Director for the state’s Early Intervention system. She began her career as a direct support […]

Please view a special message from the Director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. DODD, Jeff Davis, and Medical Director Dr. Laura Sorg to discuss an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ohio’s developmental disability community, and the fundamentals of staying safe over the holiday season. Click here to view message.

After listening to emotional testimony Tuesday from families for nearly six hours, a federal judge in Columbus declined to sign off on a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over how and where Ohioans with developmental disabilities make their homes. Click Here to Read

  Congratulations to Foday Koroma for being selected as a “behind the scenes” award winner. This award from the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) is dedicated to individuals who work “behind the scenes” to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The award was presented to Foday during a luncheon […]

John Martin, director of the State Developmental Disabilities Department, takes a moment for a portrait in his Downtown office. Martin is retiring after 12 years. [Samantha Madar/Dispatch] John Martin will retire next month after an unprecedented 12-year run as director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, serving under both Democratic and Republican governors. More […]

On Monday, April 23rd we welcomed Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and his team to Heinzerling Community. During the tour Mayor Ginther had an opportunity to visit with residents and staff, and learn more about the care and services provided to residents of Heinzerling. We greatly appreciate the time Mayor Ginther and his team took to […]

By Rita Price The Columbus Dispatch Posted Feb 23, 2018   Althea Lyles long ago lost count of all the times her grandson could have died. There were the initial burns more than 65 percent of his body. Then came the surgeries, infections and brain-damaging episodes of cardiac arrest. And the pain? Doctors and nurses […]

Thousands of Job Openings Watch this recent Fox 28, Good Day Columbus interview with John Martin, Director of the OhioDepartment of Developmental Disabilities explaining this need in our community. There are more than 100 agencies throughout the state that are hiring thousands of workers to care for individuals with disabilities. This includes many agencies right […]