Ohio has a system that helps people with developmental disabilities and their families. These services are provided by many groups, including agencies, independent providers, direct support professionals (DSPs), and county boards. They all rely on money from local, state, and federalsources. This funding helps make sure people get the support they need to stay safe, stay healthy, and be part of their communities. It also helps families and caregivers and gives people with disabilities more choices in their daily lives.Right now, Ohio leaders are talking about possible changes to property taxes. Because of this, it is important for candidates running for public office to understand how the developmental disabilities system works and how it is paid for. Changes to property taxes could affect theservices that many Ohioans depend on.DSPoHIO, LLC is partnering with Mason Blankenship, a candidate for Ohio’s 68th House District, to host a conversation with candidates from Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. This event will give candidates a chance to hear from people who use or work in the system, learn how funding works, and understand how property tax changes might affect people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the workers who support them.

Ohio Sta House candidates, Mason Blankenship (OH-68) and Amy Rigsby along with US District 12 candidate, Jerrad Christian, will also be attending

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This conference focuses on community building and relationship-building. Organizations will set up tables throughout the room, allowing you to meet the folks doing the work in Knox County, ask questions, share observations from your neighborhood, and discover how we can support each other better through mutual aid. We will also host a brief panel and feature a few speakers discussing mutualism, cooperation, and the power of community care.

Listening to citizens concerned about local issue, signing petitions giving new candidates with new ideas a chance to become Ohio's next LEADERS.

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A call to actions for citizens ready to utilize their most important right. The right to vote. Thereby controlling their own destiny.

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The opportunity to hear from rural voters expressing their concerns ranging from the environment, funding public schools, issues facing Ohio's farmers. Especially those rural voters impacted by cuts in funding and finding workable solutions.

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