The Ohio Olmstead Task Force is having a direct care workforce crisis workgroup meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. on Zoom.
The discussion will feature Teresa Kobelt, Chief Innovation Officer, and Pete Moore, CEO & President of Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA), with additional agency representatives to be confirmed.
The meeting will address abuse and neglect within DODD systems for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) and developmental disabilities (DD). Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to join, and privacy will be respected through non-recording and options to remain anonymous.
Minutes will exclude personal stories and identifying details, capturing only factual information from agency representatives. Workgroup members will be named, while other participants will be listed by number.
Topics of focus include:
- UIs and MUIs
- Agencies and Caregivers
- Outcomes of Abusive Caregivers
- Resources and Supports
- Retaliation
- Grievances
- Competency
If you require accommodations to participate in this meeting, please email: Maria Matzik at maria.matzik@acils.com, or Georgie Elson at georgie.g.elson@gmail.com.
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89993296216?pwd=b25pc3VhZTdCZE9neVpSd0RvdmVaZz09
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