The mission of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life. The DD Council consists of members, most who are people with disabilities, appointed by the governor. Our videos highlight our Council members and the work of DD Council and its grantees. We also strive to bring attention to both the challenges and successes experienced by people with disabilities. Be sure to visit our website at http://www.ddc.ohio.gov.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe mission of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) is to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life. The DD Council consists of members, most who are people with disabilities, appointed by the governor.
Recent episodes include "A Season of Advocates: 2026 in Review" (25 September 2026, 15 minutes), "Memoirs and Magic: Advocacy Through the Written Word" (24 July 2026, 40 minutes), and "From Every Corner of Ohio: Meet Your DD Council" (29 May 2026, 37 minutes).
Ohio DD Talks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 43 episodes.
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Ohio DD Talks is a government show with 43 episodes published.
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Ohio DD Talks
In this final episode of the season, host Shari Cooper looks back at everything Ohio DD Talks covered in 2026 — from loneliness and advocacy to workforce shortages, board service, writing books, and financial planning...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks, host Shari Cooper sits down with two fellow authors and disability advocates, Renee Wood and Allison Boot, for a conversation about writing books as a form of advocacy. All three have...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks, host Shari Cooper sits down with four current members of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for a candid conversation about what it really means to serve — and why it matters...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks, host Shari Cooper sits down with three advocates who know firsthand how complicated — and consequential — the rules governing disability support services can be. Renee Wood, a...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks, host Shari Cooper takes us inside one of the most energizing events of the year for Ohio's developmental disability advocates, the annual DD Awareness and Advocacy Day at the Capitol...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks, host Shari Cooper sits down with Jan Goings, director of strategy and partnerships of Starfire, and the Cail family—Grace, her father Jeff, and her mother Kathleen—to discuss the...
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In this special reunion episode of Ohio DD Talks , we celebrate five incredible years of the podcast and the closing of the Ohio DD Council’s five-year state plan. Host Shari Cooper is joined by DD Council legends and...
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Getting quality healthcare that actually meets your needs can be a real challenge—especially for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this Part 2 episode, we follow up on our 2024 interview...
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In this episode of Ohio DD Talks , we continue the conversation on accessibility and inclusion with Changing Spaces: Part 2 . Host Shari Cooper is joined by experts and advocates to discuss the incredible progress made...
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Navigating Social Security and Medicaid benefits can be overwhelming, especially when considering employment. In this episode, we dive into the Ohio Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) Integration Project and how it is...
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In this inspiring episode of Ohio DD Talks , Shari Cooper chats with Josh Young, Director of Operations for the Ohio Network for Innovation (ONI). Together, they delve into the importance of supported decision-making...
Episode #11
In this episode of Ohio DD Talks: Ambassador Edition, host Shari Cooper guides a conversation about the My Life. My Story. Storytelling Workshop, which is helping people with developmental disabilities in Ohio share...
Episode #10
In this episode of Ohio DD Talks , host Shari Cooper talks about the huge difference that universal changing tables are making for people with disabilities in Ohio. The adult-sized tables are being installed in public...
Episode #8
In the latest episode of Ohio DD Talks, hosts Shari Cooper and Marci Straughter are joined by Dr. Maulik Trivedi, the Chief Strategy Officer of StationMD. StationMD is revolutionizing medical care for individuals with...
Episode #7
Content Warning: Abuse, neglect, and violent crimes. Welcome everyone to another episode of Ohio DD Talks! Today's episode welcomes Katherine Yoder, Executive Director and Leigha Shoup, Deputy Director from the Adult...
Episode #6
Content Warning: Abuse, trauma, discussion about inappropriate vocabulary regarding people with disabilities Welcome everyone to another episode of Ohio DD Talks! Today's episode welcomes Katherine Yoder, Executive...
Episode #5
Welcome everyone to another episode of Ohio DD Talks! Today's episode welcomes Cara Whalen Smith, Project Director at Ohio State University Medical Center, who is joining us to discuss a new initiative around inclusive...
Episode #4
Welcome everyone to another episode of Ohio DD Talks! Today's episode we are focusing on a crisis in the developmental disability community that has been affecting all of us in our everyday lives. The developmental...
Episode #2
Nathan Turner sits down with producer Wes Nelson to discuss his new position with DoDD, reflect on his time as host of Ohio DD Talks, and set a plan for the future of the podcast. Thank you for being such a great host...
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