FCBDD board member spotlight: Board President Marie Crawford advocates for families

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After more than a decade as a member of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Marie Crawford remains crystal-clear about her mission. “First and foremost,” said Crawford, who is serving as Board President this year, “I am there for the families.” Crawford and her husband are parents to three adult sons, two of whom …

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First Medicaid provider rate increase takes effect; second set for July 1

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Developmental disability service providers began billing at significantly higher Medicaid reimbursement rates on Jan. 1 and will see another increase on July 1. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) said it expects the new rates to lead to higher wages for direct-support professionals throughout the state. Once the reimbursement rates are fully implemented, DODD …

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Early Childhood Education program starts year with new leader

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Dr. Kathy Lawton, an experienced educator with both professional and personal connections to central Ohio’s disability and early intervention communities, has begun her new role as Director of Early Childhood Education at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities. “I was really excited for the opportunity to make an impact at the county level,” Lawton …

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Please complete the FCBDD community survey

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Periodically, the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities assesses community needs and services provided by the agency. Individuals who are served, families, staff, service providers, volunteers, advocates, collaborative agencies, and the public are encouraged to take a few minutes to compete and respond to this survey. Your response assists the board in its efforts to …

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Advocates work to educate about supported decision-making

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A network of Ohio self-advocates, families and professionals has launched a website and is holding monthly meetings to help raise awareness of supported decision-making. The Supported Decision-Making Network of Ohio says the aim is to empower people with developmental disabilities to direct their own lives to the greatest extent possible by selecting people who, when …

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