Disable the Label
Ohio has become the latest state to drop the term "mental retardation" from the name of its state agency and the 88 county boards. The legislation renames the state cabinet department the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and all county boards as boards of developmental disabilities. The unanimous vote in both houses of the legislature marked a very noteworthy triumph for self-advocates to "Disable the Label" of mental retardation. Legislators agreed that the term has long been used in a negative way and has been a hurtful description to individuals with developmental disabilities. But, Ohio has used the term "mental retardation" in the names of county boards for more than 40 years. To help with the public awareness of the county boards in Ohio and elsewhere, Ohio Public Images has put together the "Disable the Label campaign." The campaign, available free for download, includes artwork, suggested low cost public awareness activities, sample news releases, and some sample public service announcements.
Public Service Announcements | Sample News Release | Suggested Activities
Products
Reinventing the wheel can be very expensive.
That's why the Public Images Network offers its resources to help create
awareness in your community without breaking the budget. We offer
low cost items to help your local disability awareness campaign.
T-Shirts
High quality 100% cotton shirts imprinted with the awareness theme logo. These shirts will complement any public awareness activity. Cost is $12 per shirt.
Pens
The pens are imprinted with the awareness theme logo. They are great for fairs, activities with students, and staff. Priced at just 95¢ each.
Posters
These beautiful, full-color 16 inch X 20 inch posters promote acceptances, respect and awareness of individuals with disabilities. Priced at just $2.50 per poster.
Mugs
These handsome ceramic mugs with a four-color imprint of the awareness theme are perfect for gifts and public awareness events. Cost is $6 per mug or 12 mugs for $60.