Aidan White, a high school student from Hilliard, participated in a Summer Youth Work Experience at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. His love for animals led him to work in The Barn in the Zoo’s North America region, caring for goats, sheep, and cows. Congrats on earning a part-time role in the Horticultural Department! Read more ➡️ lnks.gd/2/2x5vbvn #OODWorks ARC Industries, Inc.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Government Administration
Columbus, Ohio 5,127 followers
Empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence.
About us
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency whose mission is to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence. OOD helps connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. Our Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) tag-team to provide these services in partnership with hundreds of providers across Ohio. Our Division of Employer and Innovation Services also helps Ohio companies recruit, retain, and achieve accessibility in the workplace for employees with disabilities. OOD also supports Ohioans applying for disability insurance or supplemental income by helping to determine whether they medically qualify for federal disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Our Division of Disability Determination provides this support in agreement with the SSA. Social media terms/conditions are at https://ood.ohio.gov/about-us/resources/social-media-comments.
- Website
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http://ood.ohio.gov
External link for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbus, Ohio
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
150 E Campus View Blvd., Suite 300
Suite 300
Columbus, Ohio 43235, US
Employees at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
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Allison Jones
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Marshawn Kerner, MBA
Executive IT Influencer | Creative | Servant Leader
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Jon Hackathorn
Business Relations Manager at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
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Kathy (Korb) Gillespie
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Updates
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Alongside many partners, including the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, we proudly offer Works4Me services to empower Ohioans with disabilities to transition from subminimum wage jobs to competitive employment. Lott Industries, Inc. is one of the providers involved in this effort. Watch to hear what participants have to say about their experiences! ✨ #DisabilityEmployment
Works4Me at Lott Industries
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Meet Jennifer St. Clair, Accountant/Examiner 3 with the Division of Fiscal Management at OOD! ❤️ With 21 years at OOD, Jennifer has a new role as an Accountant/Examiner 3! Jennifer processes invoices for payment, answers providers' questions, and works behind the scenes to help everything run smoothly. "Right now, my favorite part of my new position is the variety of different tasks we accomplish every day." #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight #BehindTheScenes
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We're celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October! "Ohio is the heart of opportunity and the heart of prosperity, and that includes individuals with disabilities. Every Ohioan should have access to a good job and a path toward economic success," said . Governor Mike DeWine. 🎉 We're excited to host hiring events across Ohio connecting qualified applicants with disabilities to employer partners. 📰 More: bit.ly/4dmj1p2 #NDEAM U.S. Department of Labor
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Meet Heather Wagley from Chagrin Falls, who has dazzled on dance floors nationwide. From trophies to championships, her passion and perseverance shine bright. #DeafAwarenessMonth 💃
She's a ballroom dancer. She's also deaf. She makes it work.
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This summer, the Ohio State Fair set a new standard for accessibility! We partnered to enhance the experience of everyone through our mobile unit, auditory descriptions, and more sign language interpretation than ever before. Our goal was to ensure that every person enjoyed the Fair to the fullest as they passed through the gates! 🎉 #OhioTheHeartOfItAll #OSF24 #OhioStateFair Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
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🆕 video available! The 2024 #AccessibleOhio Conference & Expo keynote from Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD emphasizes "Why Accessibility Matters" which showcases the power of inclusive design. 💪
2024 Accessible Ohio Conference and Expo: Keynote Address by Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti
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Earlier this month, we participated in the Mental Health Court Job Fair in Troy, Ohio. Participant Seth said, "They helped prep me for my interview & now I have a second interview. I’m really thankful for the support and encouragement I was given from OOD." #NationalRecoveryMonth #RecoveryMonth
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🆕: We are excited to announce that over 2,000 license plates have been registered in Ohio's voluntary database for individuals with communication disabilities. This important initiative alerts law enforcement officers when someone in a vehicle may have difficulty communicating, helping to reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops. In partnership with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, we encourage Ohioans with communication disabilities to enroll. More: lnks.gd/2/2x3Pb9w
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Today is the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL), a time to celebrate the vital role of sign language. At OOD, we support Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled individuals in achieving meaningful employment and independence. ➡️ bit.ly/3VaxZsK #IDSL2024 #ASL #SignLanguageDay
Deaf Services
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