The Fiscal Year 2018-19 State Budget process has begun, and Disability Rights Ohio is monitoring the budget process and analyzing the budget language for its impact on people with disabilities. Some key state agencies include the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. DRO will be providing resources on this page throughout the budget process.
People who want to know more about the state budget process or how they can speak to lawmakers during these hearings can contact the DRO intake staff at 800-282-9181, option 2, (TTY 800-858-3542) or their state legislators:
- Find your Ohio State Representative (bottom left corner of the screen)
- Find your Ohio State Senator (bottom left corner of the screen)
Disability Rights Ohio Resources
Ohio's Budget Process Timeline
DRO Interested Party Testimony to House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
External Resources
Legislative Service Commission's Main Operating Budget Resource Page