Affiliates

Representing the board members, staff, and service recipients of Ohio’s 88 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, the Ohio Association of County Boards – Serving People with Developmental Disabilities (OACB) is Ohio’s premier trade association for DD professionals.  Established in 1984, OACB has grown over the past quarter-century into a multi-faceted organization dedicated to government advocacy, public relations, continuing education, professional training, and technical assistance for Ohio’s county board of DD system.

Government Advocacy
OACB members have access to decision-makers and elected officials at the local, county, state, and federal level via in-house government affairs staff, contract lobbying firms, and outside legal counsel.  Ongoing working relationships with top-ranking policymakers are key to successfully delivering services to people with disabilities.  With OACB, members can rest assured that these doors are always open to their concerns.
 
Public Relations
OACB members benefit from experienced in-house staff and trusted consulting firms who know how to navigate the rocky terrain of public opinion and the news media.  Whether it’s strategic planning help on local levy campaigns, crisis communications support, or simply valuable and informative insight into the issues affecting Ohio’s DD community from OACB print and electronic publications, members can tap a wealth of knowledge to maintain their strong reputation in local communities at a moment’s notice.

Continuing Education
OACB members have access to the Online Training Center, a relatively new program that offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours approved by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities – all from the comfort of their office or home!  More than 20 extensive courses related to DD continuing education are currently available with additional courses in development for release each month.

Professional Training
OACB members receive in-person professional training from the most respected leaders in the field of developmental disability services at the state and national level via two annual statewide events.  At the Spring Conference in May and the Annual Convention in December, members have the opportunity to develop their skills, learn about new vendor products and services, and foster meaningful professional relationships with colleagues at county boards across the state.

Technical Assistance
OACB members often require expert technical support on various operational issues at County Boards of DD.  Association staff members frequently answer complex questions about Medicaid billing, program design and evaluation, HR/personnel problems, and general management issues to guarantee that members are able to do the best job they can on behalf of their service recipients.

OACB is a driving force for dynamic and effective service delivery in Ohio’s county board of DD system for people with developmental disabilities.  Our goal is to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities while maintaining Ohio’s status as a national leader in the field.

Do you want to help us accomplish this vision? 
Become an Affiliate Member today!

 
Download an Affiliate Member Benefits Package, dues information,
and a 2012 Enrollment Form by clicking here!  PDF (222k)

  Have questions?  Don't hesitate to contact Lisa Brewer at lbrewer@oacbdd.org or (614) 310-7987 for more information.