OHIO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAW & POLICY

OHIO DISABILITY RIGHTS LAW & POLICY Who We Are English Haitian Creole Mandarin Nepali Somali Spanish Ukrainian ASL About Us Disability Rights Ohio is a nonprofit corporation with a mission of empowering people with disabilities to advance rights, access, and equity. Since October 2012, Disability Rights Ohio has served as Ohio's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP). It is governed by a Board of Directors, primarily consisting of people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities. Our Vision Voices elevated. People empowered. Equity achieved. Our Values Justice & Dignity We believe that disability rights are human rights, and that people with disabilities should be free from harm, prejudice and discrimination Informed Leadership Those whom we represent – Ohioans with disabilities – direct all aspects of our organization Unwavering Commitment We embrace our role to protect and advocate, and we are driven by a desire to see all Ohioans with disabilities flourish Fierce Advocacy Our teams empower our constituents to make their own decisions, and to be vocal and determined in their efforts, even when systemic forces create barriers Access & Opportunities We recognize that people with disabilities have many identities and are often forgotten. We celebrate their uniqueness and seek to reduce disparities to ensure equitable resources for all.