Alice Wong, a nationally recognized disability rights activist, author, and founder of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed away at the age of 51. A “luminary of the disability justice movement,” Wong devoted her life to advancing equity, autonomy, and dignity for people with disabilities, particularly those from marginalized communities including people of color, LGBTQ+…

What is the Next Generation MyCare program? What is the Next Generation MyCare program? The Next Generation MyCare is an improved healthcare program for Ohioans who have both Medicaid and Medicare. This program helps members get the care they need all in one plan. Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) will partner with the MyCare Ohio plans…

Join Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for an engaging webinar focused on how businesses can retain and support employees with disabilities through inclusive practices and workplace culture. Key Topics:🔹 Strategies for retention, including accommodations, mentorship, and advancement🔹 Building and sustaining an inclusive, accessible workplace culture🔹 The role of disability-focused Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Presenters:…

A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass a budget (or temporary funding bill) to keep the federal government running. When that happens, many government functions pause, and millions of workers and services are impacted. 🔒 What shuts down? ▪️ “Non-essential” federal agencies and programs pause operations ▪️National parks, museums, and monuments may close…

Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Attracting Diverse Talent Wed, Oct 22 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Online event Join Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities as they host a webinar titled, “Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Attracting Diverse Talent.” In this webinar, they will provide actionable steps businesses can take to build disability-inclusive workplaces that attract talent with disabilities. This session…

Join Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities as they host a webinar titled, “Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership.” In this webinar, we will provide best practices to involve organizational leadership in creating a disability-inclusive workplace. Wed, Sep 17; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Online event This webinar will address: ✔Strategies to gain leadership buy-in, support, and…

July 31, 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) will host six town halls across Ohio in August and September. Older Ohioans, caregivers, providers, and others will have an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions aimed at helping Ohioans live longer, healthier lives with dignity and autonomy. Combined with information AGE gathered at…