Prevention Topics:

Introduction

Statistics

Causes of Injury

Legislative Initiatives

Personal Initiatives

Partners in prevention efforts

Reference & Downloads

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Prevention - Legislative Initiatives

Local Issues (primarily issues affecting the state of Ohio)

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking your input as they develop their Five Year State Plan.  Please participate in a forum or complete their questionnaire in June!

State Budget for fiscal years 2006 and 2007

Advocating for Public Policy Change

Medicaid Buy-In Option

MR/DD Waiting List Initiative

Ohio Access Report 2004 & BIAOH Board's Resolution regarding the Ohio Access Report

Check the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council's website for more information on many of these topics.

Lists and Links for Ohio Legislators

National Issues

TBI Act - A Call to Action regarding funding for 2006

The Olmstead Decision

IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Link to U.S. Senate's current/recent legislation.

Link to U.S. House of Representatives' current/recent legislation.

List of U.S. Legislators

How can you help? Write, call or email  your Senators and Representatives!  Let them know how to represent YOUR interests in the current legislation.  They WANT to hear from the people they represent.

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