DD Council Seeks Applicants for Membership

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is currently seeking applicants for membership terms beginning in October, 2007.  ODDC membership must comply with categories listed in the federal DD Act.  Openings this year will be for the following categories:  a)  individuals with a developmental disability, b) immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves, and c) parents or guardians of children with a developmental disability.

All candidates for DD Council membership should have experience serving on committees, boards or organizations concerned with persons with developmental disabilities.  Applicants should have first-hand knowledge in the developmental disabilities field.  It is very important that applicants have time to attend the OODC monthly meetings, including time to work on at least two committees.

Serving as a member of Council provides the opportunity to get involved and work in a collaborative manner with state policymakers, local provider, consumers and parents and family members.  Council advocates for, and plans and conducts activities to improve the system of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

Governor Strickland will appoint members for 3-year terms beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2010.  Application packets are available from the ODDC office and must be completed and returned to the office by May 1, 2007.   Applications may be requested:

·        By mail:  ODDC, 8 East Long Street, Suite 1200 , Columbus , Ohio 43215

·        By phone:  (614) 466-5205; toll-free (800) 766-7426; TTY (614) 644-5530.  If you are leaving a message, please spell out your name, and give your address including zip code, and phone number

·        Printing from Council’s website 2007 Membership Application (PDF) or 2007 Membership Application (text).

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