July 16, 2013

by: Renee Canfield

Trish Otter Appointed to OPRA Board of Directors

UCP of Greater Cleveland is pleased to announce the appointment of UCP President & CEO, Patricia Otter, to the OPRA Board of Directors.  The Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) announced the appointment of three new Board members on July 13th .

As a statewide association of service providers, OPRA is a leader in efforts to collaboratively build a statewide service system that meets the needs of Ohioans with developmental disabilities. Currently, OPRA’s membership consists of more than 150 organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, providing services to more than 15,000 Ohioans with developmental disabilities.  OPRA represents approximately 70% of the state’s community-based providers.

OPRA’s mission is to support and provide advocacy for community-based service providers to ensure the availability of programs, services and funding adequate to support and assist individuals with developmental disabilities as they strive to achieve a life of increasing independence, productivity and integration.

OPRA also welcomed new Board members, Roger Fortener, Assistant Executive Director, Anne Grady Services, and Michael Malone, Executive Director, Josina Lott Residential & Community Services.

For more information on OPRA, please contact Mark Davis, President, Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) at mdavis@opra.org or visit the OPRA website.

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