Department of developmental disabilities (DODd)

 Waivers are one way to pay for services that support someone with developmental disabilities living on their own, with family, with a roommate, or with a provider through Ohio Shared Living. 

The department administers three different waivers: the Individual Options Waiver, the Level One Waiver, and Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver. Scroll down for various types of waivers available.

 The Individual Options is often called the IO Waiver for short. The IO Waiver is a more comprehensive waiver. It can be a good fit for people who may need a lot of help in their home, or for people who need many different services. Click the link below to see the many options this waiver offers.

The Level One Waiver is a good fit for people who do not need many paid support staff to provide services.

The Level One Waiver relies heavily on natural supports. Natural supports are services people provide without being paid for it. 

Natural supports could be things like:

• support from a family member who helps you get dressed and ready for work every morning,
• a ride to work from a coworker,
• or a family member who provides a break or respite for caregivers.

Click the link below to see the many options this waiver offers.

 The Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver is usually called the SELF Waiver for short. The SELF Waiver is a good fit for people who want to manage some of their services. If you have a SELF Waiver, you can be in charge of hiring and training the people who provide your services. You can manage your budget for the services you want. 

Click the link below to learn more.