Ohio Waiver A Giant Step Toward Consumer Direction

January 18, 2012
In July of this year, Ohio IDD services will be the next health and human service system that is moving toward consumer self-direction. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) will move 2,000 consumers in the state to a voucher-like program, wherein consumers will be granted between $25,000 and $40,000 per year that can be used to direct how and from whom they receive supports and services. Eligibility for the new waiver program will be determined by both consumer service needs and the consumer's desire to participate in a self-directed . . .