A new state law is designed to bridge the communication gap between first responders and those with disabilities. House Bill 144, also known as Keith's Law, expands on the already existing ...

Known as "Keith's Law," House Bill 144 was signed by Governor Mike DeWine in October 2025 and goes into effect on Jan. 19.

The bill is designed to improve the interactions between first responders and those with disabilities by informing the first ...

Ohio State alums James Fetter and Anders Miller were selected as Disability Rights Ohio’s newest board members March 15, adding their distinct skill sets to the nonprofit. Disability Rights Ohio — ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After Ohio’s Department of Developmental Disabilities updated a rule at the center of a paid parent caregiver lawsuit, the case was dismissed. Still, a parent argues the new ...

The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld a directive from Secretary of State Frank LaRose limiting who can deliver ballots for disabled and elderly voters. Under the directive, family members or ...

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Imagine the difficulty of being a parent to a child with severe-to-profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, fighting to protect your child’s well-being while ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio parents have filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Developmental Disabilities, accusing the agency of creating an unlawful rule that has “detrimental effects” on ...

An Ohio disability group has filed a federal class-action lawsuit, claiming the state failed to protect the rights of more than 500 students placed at the Warren County Educational Service Center.

Alejandra Martinez won "Miss Wheelchair Ohio" earlier this year. She's going to compete in the national competition this week. This week, an Ohioan is competing for a national title that celebrates ...