Developmental Disability Definition
The definition of the term "developmental disability" is contained within Ohio Revised Code 5126.01. This definition is used for determining eligibility for the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Ohio Revised Code (ORD) 5126.01
"Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability that is characterized by all of the following:
(1) It is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments, other than a mental or physical impairment solely caused by mental illness as defined in division (A) of section 5122.01 Revised Code;
(2) It is manifested before age 22;
(3) It is likely to continue indefinitely;
(4) It results in one of the following;
In the case of a person under age 3, at least one developmental delay or an established risk.
In the case of a person at least 3 but under 6, at least two developmental delays or an established risk;
In the case of a person 6 or older, a substantial functional limitation in at least three of the following areas of major life activity, as appropriate for his age: self care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction; capacity for independent living, and if the person is at least 16, economic self-sufficiency.
(5) It causes the person to need a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or other type of care, treatment or provision of services for an extended period of time that is individually planned and coordinated for the person.