DODD Ohio Podcast

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague talks with Director Jeff Davis about STABLE Accounts, and how they give people with developmental disabilities more independence and financial security.

Travis Napper, host of the Perfect 10 Sports Show, speaks with Director Jeff Davis about Ohio sports, how he got started, and how he uses his experience and passion to guide his career path. Watch the Perfect 10 Sports Show here: http://bit.ly/PerfectTenSports

Advocate Robert Shuemak joins the DODD Ohio Podcast to talk about the importance of technology, transportation for Ohioans with disabilities, and his work advocating for both. #DDAdvocacy #DDAwareness2020

Dana Charlton, executive director of the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA), talks with Director Jeff Davis about her history in Ohio's developmental disability system, the role of kindness and empathy in supporting people with disabilities, and the importance of advocacy by Ohioans with developmental disabilities. #DDAdvocacy #DDAwareness2020

Ohio advocate Nicolas Comstock joins Director Jeff Davis to talk about his experience in the state's developmental system, his advocacy and public speaking, and the critical services that direct support professionals provide. #DDAwarenessMonth

Shawn Henry, executive director of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about his organization's work, partnerships, and previews a groundbreaking training that aims to improve support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

Dustin Wright, founder and CEO of Disability Cocoon, joins DODD Director Jeff Davis to talk about his company, national tech trends, and some of the ways Ohio is leading the way utilizing technology to support people with developmental disabilities.

Director Lori Criss with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) talks with Director Jeff Davis about Governor Mike DeWine's commitment to Ohio's mental health system, state agency collaboration, and making mental health and wellness part of our normal every day conversation.

Justin Blumhorst, operations manager at Capabilities, talks about barriers to employment for people with disabilities in Ohio, supporting a positive culture for the direct support professionals employed at Capabilities, and Employment First.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Director Kevin Miller talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, OOD's budget initiatives, as well as training and building the skills of Ohio's disability workforce.

Dr. Julie Gentile, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Wright State University, joins Director Jeff Davis to discuss Ohio's telepsychiatry program and what she has learned from working with Ohioans who have a dual diagnosis.

DODD Director Jeff Davis talks with restaurateur Cameron Mitchell about how and why he got started in the culinary industry, leadership, what has made his businesses successful, and building positive company culture.

Sarah Latourette, executive director of Ohio Family and Children First, joins the DODD Ohio podcast to discuss her time in the legislature, Governor DeWine's committment to Ohio's children, and what makes for successful collaboration at the local and state level.

Ali Rahimi and Patti Ruble join the DODD Ohio Podcast to talk about their provider agency, Medforall, and the future of assistive technology for people with disabilities.

Superintendent Jason Umstot (Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities) joins DODD Director Jeff Davis to discuss the importance of Ohio's direct support professional workforce, multi-system youth, and early intervention services.

Dr. Roger Fortener of Anne Grady Services (Intermediate Care Facilities in northwest Ohio) joins DODD Director Davis to discuss Anne Grady's plans to serve multi-system youth, how and why the decision was made, and what their experiences have taught staff and residents so far.

Brian Green, superintendent of Riverside Developmental Disabilities in Miami County, talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about Charting the LifeCourse Framework and the county board staff's work using the tools to achieve positive outcomes for the people they serve. More information on the tools can be found at FRNOhio.org.

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