Disability Rights Ohio

10/02/2026

"The Special Education Legal Clinic has grown into a fun and safe learning space where parents, advocates, educators and attorneys come together once a month to get a little boost in their understanding of what it takes to support a child with a disability. It is one of the best things on my calendar each month."

Read more about our next series of Free Legal Clinics here: www.disabilityrightsohio.org/news/advocacymatters-expanding-education-advocacy

10/01/2026

Today marks the start of a new year for our organization, and we're happy to share our FY27 Goals & Objectives.

Informed by hundreds of surveys and input from advocates and leaders throughout the state, this document will serve as a roadmap of our work in the coming year.

You can learn more at disabilityrightsohio.org/goals

09/30/2026

"Community integration and community living mean that people with disabilities have the supports to fully participate in their home life, at work, and in activities they enjoy alongside their family, friends, and peers. With community integration, disabled people are not segregated and forced into an institution to get their needs met. We can fight for the future of community living together."

Click below to learn more about this new coalition.

National disability organizations, allies, and advocates all across the country are coming together to defend the right of people with disabilities to live in our own communities. The Defend Community...

09/29/2026

Power Up Your Vote!

This Friday with our friends from Ohio Olmstead Task Force - from 1-2 p.m.

Register today at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/102votingweb

09/28/2026

Due to resource limitations, we are temporarily pausing new Education-related intakes. We expect to resume regular services on Monday, October 5th.

You can always access our Self-Advocacy Resource Center at www.disabilityrightsohio.org/resource-center

09/25/2026

"No matter how you plan to participate, a little planning can help deliver an easy, low-stress voting experience. We’ve partnered with the Ohio Olmstead Task Force to host a voting webinar designed especially for disabled Ohioans and advocates."

Read more: disabilityrightsohio.org/news/advocacymatters-power-up-your-vote

09/24/2026

Power Up Your Vote! Join us with our friends at Ohio Olmstead Task Force for a Voting Webinar, next Friday, from 1-2 p.m.

Register today at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/102votingweb

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

TUNE IN later this afternoon for our 2026 DRO Duck Derby, presented by OPOC.us, Cawley Hospice, and Gelli Holdings.

We've gotten the all clear from our partners with the Marietta High School Tiger Navy, so the race is on!

Join us live right here on Facebook beginning around 5:00 p.m. to see if you win!

09/22/2026

THIS IS YOUR LAST CALL!

Duck sponsorships end tonight at midnight, and our 6th annual Duck Derby kicks off live here on our page at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Sponsor your ducks now to get into the running for $500, $250, and $125 cash prizes! Every dollar raised goes right back to the incredible work our team does throughout Ohio each and every day.

Head to disabilityrightsohio.org/duck-derby and get yours before it's too late!