State of Ohio - Department of Developmental Disabilities

the ohio department of developmental disabilities (dodd) oversees a statewide system of supports and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. dodd does this by developing services that ensure an individual’s health and safety, encourage participation in the community, increase opportunities for meaningful employment, and provide residential services and support from early childhood through adulthood. the mission of dodd is continuous improvement of the quality of life for ohio’s citizens with developmental disabilities and their families. our vision is that ohio’s citizens with developmental disabilities and their families will experience lifestyles that provide opportunities for personal security, physical and emotional well-being, full community participation, productivity, and equal rights