March 20, 2019
Davis Testifies on DeWine's Budget Initiatives
Today, DODD Director Jeff Davis gave testimony to members of the Ohio House of Representatives' Finance Committee about Governor Mike DeWine's proposed state biennial budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

"In this biennium, we will provide a critical increase in wages to the people who provide the hands-on delivery of care. These people are everything to our system. Without them, our system does not exist," Davis said of a proposed pay increase for direct service providers.

"We also will invest in Early Intervention, modernize our transportation rates to increase access to communities and employment, and work with our stakeholders to develop better ways to serve youth with complex needs. This budget puts us on a pathway to achieve these priorities and initiatives." Read the director's full testimony here .
State Budget Corner
Video: Budget Initiatives
Director Davis explains what the proposed state FY20-21 biennial budget has in store for the developmental disabilities field, including a wage increase for direct service providers. Watch .
Stakeholder Budget Call-In
Join Director Davis on March 22 at noon for an extended overview of the proposed state budget and timeline. Join from a computer, or call 646-749-3122 and use access code 686-941-869.
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