In the new Ohio two-year state budget, direct support professionals who work with people with developmental disabilities will be getting their first raise in 15 years. Dept. of Developmental Disabilities Director Jeff Davis, Licking Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities superintendent Jason Umstot and others talk about the impact this change will have.
Pictured above (left-right): Jason Umstot, Licking Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities; Jan Dougherty, parent; Pete Moore, Ohio Provider Resource Association; Ohio Senate Pres. Larry Obhoff; Director Jeff Davis (at podium); Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder; Rep. Scott Lipps, Finance Committee; Rep. Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati)
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