The Family Advisory Council, or FAC, provides a forum for DODD to hear directly from family members about the issues that affect their lives and provides the opportunity to learn more about the department's current initiatives from executive staff.

The FAC is guided in collaboration with a core group of family members and people with disabilities. The purpose of the FAC Core Group is to strengthen family leadership and ownership of FAC meetings and offer guidance and input to DODD about the FAC. The core group is made up of 12 members who reflect cultural and racial diversity, as well as diversity of disabilities across the lifespan.

FAC meetings take place quarterly and are open to everyone. Meetings are held virtually from 12 PM to 1:30 PM. View upcoming FAC meetings.

Family Advisory Council

2020 FAC Materials

March 11

June 10

September 16

December 9

2019 FAC Materials

March 27, 2019 - Financial Planning

The March meeting of the Family Advisory Council focused on financial planning and Medicaid options for families. Watch the morning session and download the presentation.

June 26, 2019 - County Boards

The June meeting of the Family Advisory Council focused on the role of Ohio's county boards of developmental disabilities. Watch the morning session and download the presentation.

September 25, 2019 - Secondary Transition

The September meeting of the Family Advisory Council focused on planning for transition out of high school for students with developmental disabilities. Watch the morning session and download the presentation.

December 10, 2019 - 2020 Planning

The December meeting of the Family Advisory Council focused on strategies for supporting families in 2020. Watch the morning session and download the presentation.