Its mission is to create change that improves independence, productivity, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to work with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Caucus. Executive Director of the Ohio DD Council Carolyn Knight, says people with developmental disabilities need to be accepted by the community.  Knight says the council wants to have them live on their own and work on their own, just like anyone else. The Ohio DD Council funds programs that enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities with an emphasis on self-determination, diversity, and inclusion.