Disability Rights Ohio

The November election is just 93 days away, and your path to a successful voting experience starts now!

You can head to disabilityrightsohio.org/vote for all of our election resources.

"In our daily work, we understand and value that we have difficult but rewarding positions. None more embody that spirit of resiliency and positivity than our two most recent retirees, Ginger Wilson (Civil Rights and Access Team Leader) and Kristin Hildebrant (Education and Employment Team Leader)."

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With the 2026 Ohio State Fair in full swing, this blog is more timely than ever for our friends with disabilities in Ohio who want to enjoy their time at the fair!

Check out Shari's blog all about the Accessible features at this year's Ohio State Fair!

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Accessible Fair Fun Two weeks ago, Peggy (my favorite sister) and I attended the Montgomery County Fair! Going together is a nostalgic exper…

Our next town hall with Center for Disability The Center for Disability Empowerment is on August 7th.

Join us!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cNx21W

Give a listen to our amazing President and CEO, Kerstin Sjoberg, on this ACL Changemakers podcast episode with Abundance Leadership Consulting, LLC!

They talk about:

✅ How DRO protects and advances disability rights across Ohio
✅ The importance of being led by people with disabilities
✅ Navigating federal funding uncertainty and public policy challenges
✅ Building inclusive workplaces that stay true to their mission
✅ Why advocacy, collaboration, and community engagement matter now more than ever
✅ Practical ways individuals can support disability rights in their own communities.

Available below on YouTube, and you can also find it on Spotify.

Episode 15 - Kerstin Sjoberg - Staying True to the Work: Disability Rights & Equity in Action In this episode of the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast, Jennifer Sconyers ...

“It’s a clear statement about inclusion. When people with disabilities are included, respected, and supported, communities work better for everyone. That includes schools, workplaces, healthcare, transportation, and public life.”

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"There is a lot of anxiety in the community right now. To receive such rampant allegations out of nowhere when we have completed all compliance and audit surveys... I am completely disappointed and dissatisfied with that is happening; we do not steal from Medicaid."

Ohio Bhutanese community says broad blame for Medicaid fraud 'very inhuman' As Ohio expands its Medicaid fraud crackdown, Bhutanese-Nepali providers say an entire refugee community is paying the price.

"Officials indicated that they plan to 'revisit' the Olmstead guidance in light of a 2024 Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on how courts should view agency guidance 'to determine whether the Olmstead guidance is consistent with the ‘single, best meaning’ of the ADA.'”

Justice Department Deems Major ADA Guidance 'Not Enforceable' The Trump administration is tossing aside key guidance that federal officials have used to steer enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for more than a decade.

LAST CALL!

We are in the final planning stages of this year's Duck Derby, and we want to help you showcase your business or organization as an official sponsor of this fun event! Duck Derby sponsors will be showcased on social media, traditional media, our website, and through our event livestream on September 23rd.

If you're interested in joining our cause, please email DRO Development Director Lyndsey Brown at [email protected]