Who We Are
OSDA is a non-profit organization who empowers people with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to expand awareness of self-determination principles, provide valuable training resources, and promote advocacy efforts.
The OSDA Board includes people with disabilities, family members, private providers, and county boards of DD.
Meet the OSDA Board Members
The OSDA Board includes people with disabilities, family members, private providers, and County Boards of DD.
Carolina Ann Thomas
Jeanette Carpenter
Kelli Bader
Kari Smith
Nancy Richards
Marc Tasse’
Josh Young
Constance Buffy Enochs
OSDA Board Trustees
Kelli Bader, Logan CBDD, Christine Brown, Ohio Leader, Franklin, Jeanette Carpenter, Knox CBDD, Constance (Buffy) Enoch, Ohio Leader, Fayette, Brian Green, Supt. Miami CBDD, John Hannah, Ohio Leader, Champaign, Nancy Richards, Clearwater Council of Governments, Celia Schloemer, Hamilton, Kari Smith, Supt. Huron CBDD, Leia Snyder, Supt. Hamilton DDS, Marci Straughter, Ohio Leader, Marc Tasse’, Nisonger, Franklin, Carolina Ann Thomas, Ohio Leader, Knox, Sharon Travis, SW Ohio Council of Governments, Kelsi Weaver, Ohio Leader, Renee’ Wood, Ohio Leader, Lucas County, Melinda Yerian, Family Member, Guernsey, Josh Young, Ohio Network for Innovation.
Meet the Council of Ohio Leaders
(COOL)
Constance Buffy Enochs
Charles Gardner
Jessie Russell
Kelsey Weaver
Logan Detwiler
Mike Metzgar
Marci Straughter
Rick Collins
Kristy Stepp
Rosie Lawrence-Slater
Sherri Adams
Mitch Berger
How OSDA works
OSDA is divided into Regions. These regions are designed for information sharing, policy, advocacy, and training.
CLICK ANYWHERE ON MAP TO FIND YOUR REGION
Board Meetings
All board meetings start at 10:00. Unless otherwise noted, board meetings will be held on ZOOM. 2023 Dates: January 27, February 24, April 28, June 23, August 25, October 4 (Live at Synergy), October 27, November 17.
