DANA CHARLTON

Presenter Bio

DANA CHARLTON, Executive Director, Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)

Dana is the Executive Director, Ohio Self Determination Association, a non-profit policy advocacy organization in Ohio. She retired from the Ohio Dept. of Developmental Disabilities after 34 years. Before her retirement she was Deputy Director of Community Services, responsible for a $3 million budget and 90 plus staff, providing technical assistance, provider licensing/certification, rule development, and self-determination initiatives. Dana has a master’s degree in special education, and on September 3, 2023, celebrated 50 years working in the disability field. 

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