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Provider and Friends

Agency and independent service providers are the backbone of the developmental disabilities system. DODD provides training, guidance, and oversight for more than 10,000 service providers.

Getting Started

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Certification & Re-Certification

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Waivers and Services

Waivers are one way to pay for services that support someone living at home on their own, with family, with a roommate, or with a provider through Ohio Shared Living.

Compliance

The Office of System Support and Standards conducts compliance reviews of licensed and unlicensed waiver-funded settings and licensed intermediate care facilities.

Health and Welfare

The Major Unusual Incident Unit provides oversight to county boards and providers to help ensure the health and welfare of people with disabilities receiving services.

Featured Resources

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Licensed Residential Facilities

DODD licenses buildings where agency providers intend to offer residential services to people with developmental disabilities.

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Become an Independent Provider

Interested in being a self-employed and providing hands-on services to people with disabilities? Learn how to become an independent provider.

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Provider Agency DSPs

Provider agencies employ direct service providers or DSPs, to give the hands-on care that supports people with disabilities

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Provider Agencies and CEOs

Interested in starting an agency that provides services to people with disabilities? Learn more about becoming a provider agency.

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Independent Provider Re-certification

Independent provider certification is valid for three years. Independent providers should begin re-certification 90 days before their certification expires.

DSPs Can #LevelUp

Direct service providers who provide Homemaker/Personal Care services can earn up to $1 more per hour after two years of experience and 60 additional hours of training.

For provider billing assistance and provider certification, call 1-800-617-6733 and choose option 3 or 4.

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