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Come and share your experience!
Come and share your experience! The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is hosting a virtual listening session on April 29, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM EDT. During this session, State advocates are encouraged to share and discuss the barriers people with disabilities experience in Ohio. We are especiallyRead More
U.S. Access Board to Host Public Forum on Autonomous Vehicles In March & April
In March and April, the U.S. Access Board, in partnership with other federal agencies, will host a series of virtual meetings on making autonomous vehicles (AVs) accessible to passengers with disabilities. The four-part series will provide an open forum where members of the public and stakeholders can discuss considerations, challenges, and solutions in designing accessible AVs. All are welcome to attend. TheRead More
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Ohio State University Extension Offer of Free Financial Coaching
Invitation to participate in OSU Research Study Ohio State University Extension Offer of Free Financial Coaching Hello! We are a team of financial coaches at OSU Extension, Apprisen Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Ohio State researchers. We are interested in learning about the financial hardship experienced as result of aRead More
FREE course: Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired
The NRTC’s IL OIB-TAC has a new FREE course: Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Having vision loss puts an individual at higher risk for falls. In this course, an interdisciplinary team from Vision Services forRead More
IWGA Webinar: Autism & Advocacy in Ohio
Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM EST Self-advocacy skills have been linked with improved life outcomes, yet, less than 25% of adults with ASD have ever participated in a self-advocacy group, meeting, or event. An early opportunity for self-advocacy, and a predictor of post-school success, is participation in Individualized Education ProgramRead More
Public Announcement- OOD Council Meeting 1/20/21
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Council Meeting January 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join the meeting using Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjQ1NjQyNjgtNTI5ZS00N2Y4LWI4YjMtMDViODlhMjgyNjFm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2250f8fcc4-94d8-4f07-84eb-36ed57c7c8a2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222074f3d0-74e9-4067-a0ea-d8bea75e441e%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d MATERIALS FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE OOD WEBSITE: https://ood.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ood/about-us/ood-council/ood-councils-meetings If you have questions or need an accommodation, please contact Shirley Marchi at 614-438-1477Read More
Dr. Kara Ayers honored at 5th Annual Ed Roberts Day Awards
The annual Ed Roberts Awards brings together prominent community ambassadors, business leaders, city and county officials, and philanthropists to honor individuals who carry the legacy of one of our founders, Ed Roberts, in making the world more inclusive, accessible, and empowering. This year, we will be honoring five individuals whoseRead More
The Employers’ ADA Handbook 5-Part Training
The Employers’ ADA Handbook – Session 1: Title I Overview Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is pleased to offer this free training for employers. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Learn about the purpose of Title I of the ADA and the responsibilities of covered employers.Read More
FEMA Launched New Preparedness Training for Community-Based Organizations
On September 1, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN), a new preparedness training for Community-Based Organizations. CBOs are the food banks, childcare centers, shelters, houses of worship, and small businesses that make our community stronger. When CBOs are unable to continue operating afterRead More