The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has introduced a concurrent resolution encouraging all county boards of developmental disabilities in the state to establish advisory boards made up of self-advocates with developmental disabilities. This initiative is rooted in the belief that individuals with disabilities should have a voice in decisions that affect their lives, encapsulated in the motto "nothing about us without us." The resolution highlights the successful example set by the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, which created the Leadership Council, an advisory group consisting of self-advocates that has positively influenced accessibility and service delivery in the community.

The Leadership Council, composed of five to seven members who have developmental disabilities, has been instrumental in providing feedback on various services and advocating for improved accessibility. Their motto, "If it's for us, bring it before us," emphasizes the importance of including self-advocates in discussions about policies and programs that impact them. The resolution calls for other county boards to follow this model, ensuring that self-advocates are included in leadership roles and decision-making processes, thereby promoting self-advocacy and enhancing the quality of services for individuals with developmental disabilities across Ohio.