DCBDD Updates
Upcoming Board Meetings and Closures
Upcoming Board Meeting:
September 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming Closures: September 19 (closed at noon)
Background checks are available by appointment only. To schedule, please send an email to BCI@dcbdd.org
Health and Welfare Alerts:
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ROIs for Emergency Homemaker/Personal Care & Transportation and Environmental Accessibility Adaptation Evaluation Services
DCBDD is now accepting Requests of Interest (ROI) for:
Emergency Homemaker/Personal Care & Transportation
From a contractor who is able to provide Homemaker Personal Care (HPC) and Transportation Services in accordance with OAC Rules 5123-9-30 and 5123-9-24 and the Ohio Individual Service Plan (OISP) on an emergency basis.
Environmental Accessibility Adaptation Evaluation Services
From a contractor who is able to provide formal evaluations and recommendations for environmental accessibility adaptations, performed pursuant to OAC Rule 5123-9-23 and the Ohio Individual Service Plan (OISP), for people with developmental disabilities in Delaware County.
DCBDD to Distribute iBill
We have partnered with the U.S. Treasury Department to be a distributor of the iBill.
Read below to learn more about the iBill and how to acquire one from DCBDD.
2024 Provider Rates
For more rates, including ratios and other updated services, click here https://dodd.ohio.gov/forms-and-rules/rules-under-development/rule_updates
Rates starting January 1, 2024
Independent providers (1:1)
- HPC – $7.04/unit
- OSOC – $4.13
- Behavior add on – $.82/unit
- Complex Care add on – $.82/unit
- Medical add on – $.16/unit
- HPC Transportation, non-modified vehicle – $.78/mile
- HPC Transportation, modified vehicle – $1.36
- Residential respite – $168.27/day, $7.25/unit
- Informal respite – $3.74/unit
- Shared Living (depending on DDP range) – $141.41 – $234.13/day
- Agency providers (1:1)
- HPC – $7.97/unit
- OSOC – $5.44/unit
- Behavior add on – $.82/unit
- Complex Care add on – $.82/unit
- Medical add on – $.16/unit
- HPC Transportation, non-modified vehicle – $.78/mile
- HPC Transportation, modified vehicle – $1.36
- Residential respite – $187.47/day, $8.21/unit
- Shared Living (depending on DDP range) – $160.99 – $266.56/day
Incident Reporting Requirements
An Incident Reporting Form (IRF) must be completed for all MUIs and UIs.
All IRFs for MUIs must be sent to MUI@dcbdd.org by 3pm on the following business day.
Monthly Requirement
- All providers are required to complete monthly UI Logs, which are reviewed by DODD and DCBDD during compliance reviews. Please note, logs must show evidence they were reviewed at least monthly, even when no incidents have occurred. Evidence can be shown by signature and date on the log. Here is a link to a UI Log you can use: DODD UI Log
- DCBDD will request UI Logs from all providers at least once per year. When requested, UI Logs may be mailed to the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities or emailed to UILogReview@dcbdd.org.
Annual Requirement
- By January 31st of each year, all providers shall conduct an in-depth review and analysis of trends and patterns of MUIs occurring during the preceding calendar year and compile an annual report. Providers shall send the annual report to the county board for all programs operated in the county by February 28th of each year.
- Annual MUI reports for Delaware County should be sent to MUI@dcbdd.org. You are required to complete and send this analysis to the County Board even if you do not have any MUIs to report. These forms can be found on our website at the links below:
- Independent Provider- ANNUAL REPORT (dcbdd.org)
- Agency Provider- ANNUAL REPORT (dcbdd.org)
- If you have not provided your annual report to DCBDD for 2022, please send it to MUI@dcbdd.org.
Abuser Registry Updates
Olaide Lawal 06/25/1984
David House 07/13/1966
Dursitu Bedasso 02/02/1998
If you believe these individuals are in your employ or seeking employment with your organization, you should follow published procedures for verifying the applicant/employee is not on the registry. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact the DODD registry unit at: 1-866-313-673.
DODD Shares Documentation Templates
DODD has created service delivery documentation templates for providers who deliver shared living, homemaker personal care, and transportation. Providers do not have to use these templates. They are intended to be a resource to help providers document all the required elements in the service rules. You can find the forms here.
Templates for additional services will be shared in the upcoming months.
Questions?
Email Compliance@dodd.ohio.gov.
Community Resource Feature
Support for Front Line Workers
Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board are offering support for front line workers. This includes first responders, healthcare workers, educational personal and funeral home workers.
To schedule an appointment call 614-889-5722 ext. 133 or frontline@syntero.org
Assistive Technology Library
Interested in trying assistive technology to see if it meets your needs? Borrow a device from the DCBDD Assistive Technology Lending Library! Our current inventory includes:
- Echo Show
- Echo Dot
- Ring Video Doorbell
- Smart Plug
- Wyze Camera
- Electronic Reading Aid
- Miku Monitor
- Schlage Electronic Deadbolt
- Clip Different
To borrow a device, review the following documents and submit the request to AssistiveTechnology@dcbdd.org.
Community Events
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- Director’s Corner
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Trainings
DSP and Provider Support Open Door Sessions Changes Schedule
Open Door Sessions are a time for providers, direct support professionals, and county board provider support staff to come together with DODD staff to network, brainstorm, and discuss issues related to the support of providers and direct support professionals.
The sessions were previously held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Due to low participation, the session held at 4 PM on the 4th Wednesday of the month is being canceled.
Please join us for the DSP & Provider Support Open Door Session the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10 AM.
OPRA Fall Conference
Join us at the OPRA Fall Conference, a premier event for industry leaders and innovators!
Mark your calendar for October 24-25, 2024, at the Hilton Polaris. This immersive experience brings together top professionals for two days of:
- Meaningful Networking: Build valuable connections with a diverse audience of industry decision-makers.
- Knowledge Exchange: Gain insights from leading experts and stay ahead of the curve.
- Collaboration Opportunities: Explore potential partnerships and drive your business forward.
Exclusive Benefits for Exhibitors and Sponsors:
- Maximize Brand Awareness: Showcase your products or services to a highly engaged audience.
- Generate Qualified Leads: Connect with potential customers and drive sales growth.
- Establish Industry Leadership: Position yourself as a key player in the market.
Limited Spots Available!
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand within the OPRA community.
Click here for the 2024 Fall Conference Guide: Exhibitors and Sponsors
OCALICON 2024
Join us at the OPRA Fall Conference, a premier event for industry leaders and innovators!
Mark your calendar for October 24-25, 2024, at the Hilton Polaris. This immersive experience brings together top professionals for two days of:
- Meaningful Networking: Build valuable connections with a diverse audience of industry decision-makers.
- Knowledge Exchange: Gain insights from leading experts and stay ahead of the curve.
- Collaboration Opportunities: Explore potential partnerships and drive your business forward.
Exclusive Benefits for Exhibitors and Sponsors:
- Maximize Brand Awareness: Showcase your products or services to a highly engaged audience.
- Generate Qualified Leads: Connect with potential customers and drive sales growth.
- Establish Industry Leadership: Position yourself as a key player in the market.
Limited Spots Available!
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand within the OPRA community.
Click here for the 2024 Fall Conference Guide: Exhibitors and Sponsors
Powell Resident Advocates for Others with Newly Released Book
By Olivia Minnier
A Powell resident hopes to inspire others and focus on lived experiences with her newly released book and upcoming podcast.
Emma Pequignot, a 28-year-old Powell resident, published her first book called “It’s Cool to Have Different Disabilities!” with her friend Julia Truby. Emma said her main goal with the book is to spread awareness.
“I want them to know like, it’s okay to have different disabilities. It’s okay to open up about your disability.”
Emma and Julia wrote the book as a part of a program offered by Buddy Up For Life. Buddy Up for Life is a 5013c based out of New Albany, Ohio that provides individuals with Down Syndrome a “fun, active and supportive environment for our athletes and students to grow.”
Emma said she and Julia were paired together in the program and received resources along the way to help them complete the book, such as writing help.
The book has been out since July 11 and has sold approximately 200 copies to date. Emma said she has been invited to speak on a radio show, at Olentangy Schools, and has had several book signings.
“It’s actually really cool to have my own book out…The reception has been really great.”
Since publishing her book, Emma said she wants to continue to advocate for others by releasing an interview-style podcast. She said she wants this podcast to allow others to talk about their lived experience in a more personal way. She has even thought of some influencers she’s interested in speaking with.
“I do follow some people with different disabilities. Like I follow Zach and Pat (Zach and Pat Valentine). Zach has Down Syndrome and Baker Banter (Derek Baker) so I would like for them to come on my podcast and to ask them how they are living with their disability.”
Outside of these projects, Emma is very excited about what the future holds. Maggie Reynolds, Emma’s Service & Support Administrator, said the best part of working with her has been seeing her growth as she enters adulthood.
“She is always willing to try new things and has such a positive outlook on life.”
Maggie said that they are currently working with Emma on what employment will look like for her in the future.
“We want to help her find something that she will love and that really aligns with her interests,” she said.
Emma’s provider for ten years, Elizabeth Lofreso, said she has gained more confidence the older she has gotten which has given her the courage to take on more of an advocate role.
“The more confidence she’s had, the more she’s had the confidence to write a book, so we’re really proud of her. She wants to advocate for others with disabilities and cares about other people with disabilities, and not everybody does, and that’s something she wants to keep up with,” she said.
