DODD Ohio Podcast: Recent Episodes
DODD Ohio
On the DODD Ohio podcast, Director Jeff Davis explores the stories of remarkable people, inviting innovators and thought leaders to share their noteworthy lives and interesting ideas. The mission of the podcast is to expose people in the developmental disabilities field and Ohio as a whole to concepts that can improve work culture and promote personal growth.
Finding Independence with Service Animals - DODD Podcast - Season 4: Episode 7 by DODD Ohio
Communicating Through Charting the LifeCourse - Ohio DODD Podcast - Season 4: Episode 4 by DODD Ohio
Sensory Integration and Universal Approach - Ohio DODD Podcast - Season 4: Episode 3 by DODD Ohio
DD Awareness and Advocacy Day: 2026 Special - Ohio DODD Podcast - Special Edition by DODD Ohio
Keith's Law and Blue Envelope Program - Ohio DODD Podcast - Season 4: Episode 1 by DODD Ohio
Thankful for Tech with the Ohio Tech Ambassadors - DODD Podcast - Season 3: Episode 11 by DODD Ohio
Shifting the Power: Inclusive Leadership on County Boards - DODD Podcast - Season 3: Episode 10 by DODD Ohio
DODD Podcast Season 2: Episode 12 - Mental Health Awareness and The Wellness Project by DODD Ohio
Join Nate as he chats with Michael Richards, Chapter President of Ohio People First and Vice President of the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities. They discuss recent changes in how County Boards are governed and the value people living with developmental disabilities are bringing to County Boards.
Nate Turner sits down with Scott Anderson, Problem Gambling Specialist (Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services), and Connie McLaughlin, Regional Manager Supervisor (Major Unusual Incident and Registry Unit, DODD), to discuss the nature and potential consequences of gambling.
Nate Turner sits down with Blitz Creative to talk about how to recruit and retain direct service professionals.Links mentioned in podcast:The ARC Lexingtonhttps://nadsp.org/dsp-apprenticeship-program-the-arc-lexington/DSP Magnet Recruiting Course https://mylearning.dodd.ohio.gov/enrol/index.php?id=229
Nate Turner has a conversation with the Community Life Engagement Team about their work across the state, as they provide opportunities and resources to help people live their good life.
Nate Turner has a conversation with the Ohio Tech Ambassadors about how technology is paving the way towards independence. The group discusses their experiences with new technology and what tech is most helpful to them.
Nate Turner has a conversation with the Ohio LifeCourse Nexus team, which he is part of. They discuss their positions with DODD, the work accomplished, what the future may hold, and offer resources to anyone interested in their groups and projects.
The new host of the DODD Podcast, Nate Turner, talks with the Director of the Department of Developmental Disabilities, Kim Hauck. They discuss Nate's background, his new role with DODD, and what the podcast will offer going forward.
Becky Sharp, executive director at the Columbus Center for Human Services, talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about her career, the crucial work of direct support professionals, and how her company took care of the people they support, and each other, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Laura Sorg, medical director at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, joins Director Jeff Davis to discuss her role at the department, COVID-19, and keeping Ohioans with developmental disabilities healthy.
Dr. Mary Applegate, medical director at the Ohio Department of Medicaid, talks with Director Davis about Coronavirus (COVID-19), how Ohio has confronted the pandemic, and how Ohioans can stay healthy and safe.
Director Jeff Davis talks with DODD DSP Recruitment Specialist Nick Miller, Shawn Henry and Maggie Gons, about the free training module Did You Notice.
Whether you are a brand new DSP or an experienced one, recognizing that behavior serves as communication leads to increased observational skills, knowledge, and empathy toward those we support. Learn more at didyounotice.org
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague talks with Director Jeff Davis about STABLE Accounts, and how they give people with developmental disabilities more independence and financial security.
Travis Napper, host of the Perfect 10 Sports Show, speaks with Director Jeff Davis about Ohio sports, how he got started, and how he uses his experience and passion to guide his career path.
Watch the Perfect 10 Sports Show here: http://bit.ly/PerfectTenSports
Advocate Robert Shuemak joins the DODD Ohio Podcast to talk about the importance of technology, transportation for Ohioans with disabilities, and his work advocating for both. #DDAdvocacy #DDAwareness2020
Dana Charlton, executive director of the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA), talks with Director Jeff Davis about her history in Ohio's developmental disability system, the role of kindness and empathy in supporting people with disabilities, and the importance of advocacy by Ohioans with developmental disabilities. #DDAdvocacy #DDAwareness2020
Ohio advocate Nicolas Comstock joins Director Jeff Davis to talk about his experience in the state's developmental system, his advocacy and public speaking, and the critical services that direct support professionals provide. #DDAwarenessMonth
Shawn Henry, executive director of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about his organization's work, partnerships, and previews a groundbreaking training that aims to improve support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.
Dustin Wright, founder and CEO of Disability Cocoon, joins DODD Director Jeff Davis to talk about his company, national tech trends, and some of the ways Ohio is leading the way utilizing technology to support people with developmental disabilities.
Director Lori Criss with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) talks with Director Jeff Davis about Governor Mike DeWine's commitment to Ohio's mental health system, state agency collaboration, and making mental health and wellness part of our normal every day conversation.
Justin Blumhorst, operations manager at Capabilities, talks about barriers to employment for people with disabilities in Ohio, supporting a positive culture for the direct support professionals employed at Capabilities, and Employment First.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Director Kevin Miller talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, OOD's budget initiatives, as well as training and building the skills of Ohio's disability workforce.
Dr. Julie Gentile, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Wright State University, joins Director Jeff Davis to discuss Ohio's telepsychiatry program and what she has learned from working with Ohioans who have a dual diagnosis.
DODD Director Jeff Davis talks with restaurateur Cameron Mitchell about how and why he got started in the culinary industry, leadership, what has made his businesses successful, and building positive company culture.
Sarah Latourette, executive director of Ohio Family and Children First, joins the DODD Ohio podcast to discuss her time in the legislature, Governor DeWine's committment to Ohio's children, and what makes for successful collaboration at the local and state level.
Ali Rahimi and Patti Ruble join the DODD Ohio Podcast to talk about their provider agency, Medforall, and the future of assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Superintendent Jason Umstot (Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities) joins DODD Director Jeff Davis to discuss the importance of Ohio's direct support professional workforce, multi-system youth, and early intervention services.
Dr. Roger Fortener of Anne Grady Services (Intermediate Care Facilities in northwest Ohio) joins DODD Director Davis to discuss Anne Grady's plans to serve multi-system youth, how and why the decision was made, and what their experiences have taught staff and residents so far.
Brian Green, superintendent of Riverside Developmental Disabilities in Miami County, talks with DODD Director Jeff Davis about Charting the LifeCourse Framework and the county board staff's work using the tools to achieve positive outcomes for the people they serve.
More information on the tools can be found at FRNOhio.org.