Disability Rights Ohio Employee Directory
Legal ServicesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Disability Rights Ohio is a mid-sized nonprofit in the legal services sector focused on advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. Based in Columbus, Ohio, it has served as the state's Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program since October 2012. The organization is governed by a board primarily composed of people with disabilities and their family members. It pursues legal action and policy work to address disability-related rights, including cases connected to special education. Recent developments include federal lawsuits against the Warren County Educational Service Center and against the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce over alleged violations of special education laws. The work is aimed at helping individuals and families access protections and enforce civil rights within education and related areas.