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Our priorities are based on equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency.

We work to make community integration a reality for Ohioans with disabilities.

We enforce laws requiring community integration, access, reasonable accommodations and free appropriate public education.

Our mission is to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of Ohioans with disabilities.

Latest News from Disability Rights Ohio

2012 Presidential Candidate Positions on Disability-Related Issues

October 26, 2012

This side-by-side comparison, prepared by Disability Rights Ohio of the candidate’s...
Ohio Department of Education Responds to Disability Rights Ohio’s Investigation Report on the Use of Seclusion in Columbus City Schools

October 26, 2012

Interim Superintendent Sawyers, of the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) wrote a letter (...
The Ohio ACLU comments on ODE’s draft policy and rules for restraint and seclusion

October 25, 2012

The Ohio American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released a statement today commenting on the Ohio...

Washington State Governor will not seek appeal in MR v Dreyfus
October 24, 2012

The governor of Washington, Chris Gregoire, announced this week that she will not appeal to the...
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association to host 6th annual special education seminar
October 2, 2012

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association will host a special education seminar Wednesday,...
OCECD to sponsor upcoming conference addressing Ohio’s “zero tolerance” policy
October 2, 2012

The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) will present a...