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Membership Information

Follow the link below to read recruitment announcements and to download the application to apply for membership.

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council seeks new membership on an annual basis. There are seven (7) categories specified by the DD Act that applicants must meet as a requirement for Council Member representation. They are:

An individual with a developmental disability.
Parent or guardian of a child with a developmental disability.
An immediate relative or guardian of an adult with a mentally impairing developmental disability who cannot advocate for himself/herself.
An immediate relative or guardian of an institutionalized or previously institutionalized individual with a developmental disability or an individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution.
A representative from a county board of developmental disabilities serving persons with developmental disabilities.
A representative from a private agency serving persons with developmental disabilities.
A representative from a private non-profit organization serving persons with developmental disabilities.

For more information on how to apply for membership visit the New Membership link on this website's home page at: http://ddc.ohio.gov/new%20membership.htm.