Author: Jeremy Morris
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Read more: 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 a chronic illness or injury, and…
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Read 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 for the Blind and Visually Impaired,…
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Read 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 Program (IEP) meetings. Again, many teens…
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Read 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 614-438-1477 or shirley.marchi@ood.ohio.gov The mission…
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Read 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 whose work has increased awareness, collaboration,…
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Read 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. Questions and answers are facilitated…
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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 after a disaster or emergency, those…
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Read more: Ohio Home and Community-Based Services Coalition Meeting
Ohio HCBS Coalition’s next meeting is Friday, December 18th at 10 am.
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Read more: Human Rights Day – December 10th
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10th. It commemorates the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Human Rights Day dates from 1950, after the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all States and interested organizations to adopt December 10th of each…
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Read more: 2020 SABE GoVoter Experience Survey
Let us know how your November 3, 2020 voting experience has been whether by mail-in or absentee, in-person by Early or on Election Day. The SABE GoVoter Project wants to know if you had any problems or questions about your voting experience from registering to vote, getting information about candidates, the attitude of poll workers,…