Medina County Disability Registry Form
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities along with emergency response personnel have created this form to help improve response to calls involving people living in Medina County who may have a disability. This form is for anyone who has a disability, not just those with developmental disabilities.
Your participation and responses on this form are completely voluntary.
If you choose to complete the form, this information will be made available to Medina County emergency personnel to help dispatchers and emergency responders be aware of information you feel would be important to know about someone with a disability living in your household. This form gives safety services an advantage before they arrive on scene and helps them in identifying and/or assisting you or a person in your household who has a disability.
Finally, if you move, or if the situation in the home changes, please contact your local law enforcement agency so they can make necessary adjustments in their alert systems.
If you have questions, please contact the MCBDD Community Supports Manager at 330-725-7752 ext. 306.
Click Here to Complete the Medina County Disability Registry
ROTH ID TAG™
Emergency Contact Identification System for Individuals with Developmental Differences
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities has partnered with ROTH ID TAG™ to offer emergency identification systems free to families in Medina County. This ID system is an informational tag that can be attached directly to a car seat, wheelchair, or any other durable equipment, and contains important information about the child or adult during an emergency.
Each ROTH ID TAG™ contains key personal information such as the individual’s name, date of birth, emergency contact details, and any important medical or communication notes—for example, allergies, speech or hearing challenges, and more. This helps give first responders immediate access to critical information during an emergency.
Interested in getting a ROTH ID TAG™? Fill out the form below to request a tag.
ROTH ID TAG™ Request Form
Blue Envelope
The Blue Envelope program uses communication tools to assist individuals with developmental differences during interactions with law enforcement and emergency personnel. On the outside of the envelope, there is space for any needed personal information, and a copy of a driver’s license, registration, and insurance card can be kept inside the envelope. This allows for quick and easy communication in moments that otherwise could cause high stress and anxiety. To receive a Blue Envelope, please contact your Service and Support Administrator (SSA).
Keith’s Law
Keith’s Law expands upon Ohio’s Communication Disability Law by giving first responders access to information shared by people with disabilities when responding to countywide 9-1-1 calls. Any person with a diagnosed disability, who drives or regularly has someone with a communication disability in their vehicle, can voluntarily enroll in a database that connects to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). The law enforcement officer can then be made aware that the driver or a person in the vehicle may have difficulty communicating and can approach the vehicle with awareness to reduce any potential misunderstandings or problems.
Communication Boards
Communication boards help people communicate with others by using symbols, pictures, or photos. They can be used by people to express their needs, preferences, and decisions. DODD has created a collection of communication boards for people to download to allow people with various communication needs to engage in their communities and activities.
DODD First Responder Communication Board