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County developmental disabilities association CEO to retire, trustees name interim
Friday, April 1, 2022
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB) announced today that Bridget Gargan, the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire this month after leading the organization for nearly nine years. Gargan, who spent more than two decades lobbying state lawmakers and elected officials on behalf of the
 
Ohio voters approve 5 of 6 county board of DD levies in 2021 general election
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Six county boards of developmental disabilities had levy requests on the ballot during the November 2 general election. Of those ballot issues, 5 have passed, according to unofficial results from those counties' boards of elections. One ballot issue has failed. Unofficial results on election night are as follows (pending final certification): Delaware:
 
Communications Director Erich Hiner accepts new position at behavioral health provider association
Monday, July 12, 2021
OACB would like to join members in bidding a warm farewell to Communications Director Erich Hiner, who has accepted a new position at the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers. His final day with OACB will be this Thursday, July 15. In his new position, Erich will serve as the Council's training and communications director. Erich
 
County boards help more than 15,000 Ohioans with DD get COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Throughout January and February, more than 15,000 Ohioans with developmental disabilities eligible for Phase 1B of the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout #GotTheShot thanks in large part to the extensive, statewide coordination efforts of Ohio's 88 county boards of DD in partnership with local vaccination providers. Data from the Ohio Department of
 
Willie Jones appointed Director of Health, Safety, and Wellness for Ohio Association of County Boards
Friday, January 29, 2021
The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB) has named Willie Jones as the organization's Director of Health, Safety, and Wellness effective January 13, 2021. Jones joined the OACB team in 2010 and co-founded the Good Life Network program, through which he has provided dozens of county boards with a blueprint for better
 
Adam Herman named Chief Operating Officer for state developmental disabilities association
Thursday, January 14, 2021
The non-profit trade association representing Ohio’s 88 county boards of developmental disabilities (DD) announced Wednesday that Adam Herman has been appointed as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 13. Herman, who joined the association in 2011 after working on behalf of various state and local officials, most
 
Looking to the future, OACB announces updated organizational structure
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
As Ohio’s county board of DD system begin a new year filled with hope, possibility, and optimism for brighter days ahead, the Ohio Association of County Boards of DD (OACB) is pleased to announce that—effective January 13—OACB’s table of organization has been updated to more accurately reflect the way we support our members. These
 
Ohio voters approve 11 of 12 county board of DD levies in 2020 general election
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Twelve county boards of developmental disabilities had levy requests on the ballot during the November 3 general election. Of those ballot issues, 11 have passed, according to unofficial final results from those counties' boards of elections. One levy ballot issue has failed. Unofficial results from election night are as follows: Click the image above to
 
Ohio voters to decide DD levies in 12 counties in November 3 General Election
Monday, October 5, 2020
Twelve county boards of DD will have levy requests on local ballots in the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3. Levy details are as follows: Click the image above to share or download this table. Ohio's voter registration deadline was Monday, October 5. Click here to check your voter registration. All voters must register by the deadline
 
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague: Increasing Financial Security and Independence through STABLE Accounts
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Last month, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush’s signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bill’s enactment was a defining moment for our country, and the ADA has drastically improved equality of opportunity for people with disabilities. July also marked the fifth anniversary of Ohio House Bill 155,
 
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