[CapChapOhio] FW: BlindSquare Now Available at Franklin University; Minor Workplace Accommodations Help Quinten Succeed; More Youth with Disabilities Served; Free Summer Meals for Young People; OOD Team Members Present at OCEA Statewide Conference; Proposed Changes to

Fri Jun 7 21:02:15 UTC 2019

Just in case you missed this one!

jw

From: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
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Sent: Friday, June 07, 2019 12:42 PM
To: jwsmithblind at gmail.com
Subject: BlindSquare Now Available at Franklin University; Minor Workplace
Accommodations Help Quinten Succeed; More Youth with Disabilities Served;
Free Summer Meals for Young People; OOD Team Members Present at OCEA
Statewide Conference; Proposed Changes to the 

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BlindSquare Now Available at Franklin University

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Matthew Burger, a student at Franklin University demonstrates the
BlindSquare technology for Governor Mike DeWine. Back row from left to
right: Sarah Kelly, OOD Program Manager, Services for the Visually Impaired;
OOD Director Kevin Miller; Dr. David Decker, President of Franklin
University; and Randy Gardner, Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher
Education.

In case you missed it: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and
Franklin University announced last week that Franklin University is the
first 4-year university in the nation to offer an innovative navigation
support system for students who are blind or have low vision.

Students can now navigate by smart phone technology through the free
BlindSquare Event app utilizing Bluetooth technology and GPS beacons at key
locations on campus. The BlindSquare beacons interact with the app to guide
users by supportive audio instructions around the campus (inside and outside
of buildings) and to adjacent public transit.

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ease%20OOD%20%26%20Franklin%20University%20Partner%20to%20Provide%20BlindSqu
are.pdf> media release for more information.

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Minor Workplace Accommodations Help Quinten Succeed

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Quinten Vandemark at his new job at S.I. Distributing in Spencerville.

Quinten Vandemark of Spencerville, Ohio reached an important landmark last
week: he got a job!  "Everyone at the Auglaize County Board of Developmental
Disabilities was excited," said OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Shelley Burkhart. "It is always a great day when one of our job seekers
reaches a goal!"

Burkhart began assisting Vandemark in November of 2017. "Quinten had been
working hard on job development skills and expressed the desire to move
beyond his workshop position to production work. Since he utilizes a
scooter, there were safety challenges that had to be considered and
addressed," she said.

Vandemark interviewed with Whitney Sandblasting for a position, but
interviewers were concerned the scooter posed safety concerns. Mike Whitney,
the company's owner, really liked Quinten and his desire to work, so Whitney
brokered a meeting with a friend over at S.I. Distributing, Inc.

Bill Dellinger, a Job Developer with Capabilities, was there to help.
Dellinger talked to S.I. Distributing about Vandemark and set up an
interview and job shadowing opportunity for Vandemark. The job shadow
allowed the employer to see how Vandemark would do in the work environment.
"Quinten did very well, especially once he got the hang of everything," said
Dellinger.

Vandemark's job is handling and packaging bolts, screws and tractor parts
for shipment for S.I. Distributing. "S.I. Distributing has done a great job
making accommodations for Vandemark, which included an elevated scooper to
dump parts into bags to make the work more accessible for him," said
Dellinger. The company also provided a chart for referencing the correct
organization of parts. "They've been very open to ideas regarding
adjustments that will make Vandemark's job successful," he added.

In addition, S.I. Distributing rearranged furniture in the break room so
that Vandemark could navigate and socialize with coworkers during lunch
break. "Everyone has been very warm and inviting toward Quinten," said
Dellinger. "He has found a very good fit!"

When Quinten was asked how he felt when offered the job, he said, "It felt
pretty good. I didn't quit smiling until the next day. I'm not sure what I'm
going to do with my first paycheck, but I'm pretty excited about it," he
added. 

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More Youth with Disabilities Served

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The
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UlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&https://www.ood.ohio.gov/BVR-BSVI/BVR>  Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) program at OOD provides individuals with disabilities,
as young as 14, with the services and supports they need to get and maintain
employment. Services are available for students with disabilities who would
like to explore postsecondary and employment options, set goals, and map a
course to get there.

OOD is serving more young people thanks in large part to the Ohio Transition
Support Partnership (OTSP) that began in 2015. OTSP is a statewide
collaboration between OOD and the Ohio Department of Education that focuses
on improving post-high school outcomes for students with disabilities by
connecting them with OOD counseling staff beginning at age 14. This early
engagement helps students with disabilities get a head start on becoming
job-ready so they have the necessary skills to enter the workforce or
post-secondary education upon graduation. The partnership dedicates 51 OOD
counselors who partner with local education agencies to serve students
throughout the state.

Governor Mike DeWine's proposed budget for OOD will expand OTSP so that more
students with disabilities can prepare for their future through work
experiences, job placement and on-the-job supports. The budget will also
expand access to services to prepare students at the Ohio State School for
the Blind and Ohio School for the Deaf for the transition to college or
employment after graduation. New services will be made available through an
embedded vocational rehabilitation counselor at each school to provide
students vocational counseling, training and job placement assistance. A
fact sheet about the proposed budget is available on the
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website.

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VR and recommend
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UlkPSYmJg==&&&107&&&http://www.oodworks.com> www.oodworks.com to help
someone get connected with OOD.

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Free Summer Meals for Young People

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All children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible to receive free meals during
the summer months at participating program sites throughout Ohio.
Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or
physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are
eligible for free summer meals.

Participation is simple and no sign up is required. To learn about meal
times and site locations, call 866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or visit
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www.education.ohio.gov/KidsEat. 

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OOD Team Members Present at OCEA Statewide Conference 

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Pictured left to right: Kapila Rodrigo, Julie Hance and Stephanie Andrian at
OCEA Conference in Sandusky.

OOD staff Julie Hance, Stephanie Andrian and Kapila Rodrigo served as
keynote presenters at the Ohio Cooperative Education Association (
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last month in Sandusky, Ohio.

OCEA is a nonprofit professional association for employers, educators, and
those interested in cooperative education and internships in the state of
Ohio.

The conference was an opportunity for attendees to share best practices,
network, and gain valuable knowledge from state legislators on upcoming
initiatives.  More than 100 professionals working in the areas of career
services or internship/cooperative placement at universities and colleges
throughout Ohio attended.

The presentation by OOD staff emphasized how OOD is available to assist
college students with disabilities. Staff shared ideas for working with
employers and OOD to arrange internships and co-op placements. Employers
were encouraged to use OOD as a resource for no-cost services such as
sourcing diverse workers, customizable disability awareness training,
information about accommodations, employer tax incentives, and other
resources.

Staff also shared that Governor Mike DeWine's budget invests in funding for
direct services that will ensure students with disabilities working toward a
credential or college degree earn higher wages and meet the demands of
tomorrow's labor market. This will be accomplished through an innovative
partnership between OOD, Ohio's state college and university system, and
Ohio businesses. A total of 15 vocational rehabilitation counselors will be
immersed in the disability services offices in order to assist students with
disabilities with wraparound support including job placement, technology,
and internships. Approximately 1,500 students will be served annually.

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Proposed Changes to the Vocational Rehabilitation Fee Schedule

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OOD helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment and independence.
OOD partners with more than 350 providers across the state to serve
individual with disabilities who qualify for vocational rehabilitation
services. The vocational rehabilitation (VR) fee schedule, which establishes
standardized service definitions and requirements as well as rates for
payment for services, is designed to ensure the consistent delivery of
quality services to individuals with disabilities statewide.

Since last fall, OOD and service providers have worked together to identify
changes to the VR fee schedule that will support providers to deliver the
highest quality of service.  This collaborative process has resulted in
significant feedback from providers that has been incorporated into the
proposed fee schedule. The proposed changes include an across-the-board
increase in rates of 6.5 percent except for job development services, which
will be increased by 8 percent.  Several additional enhancements are
proposed such as changes in the calculation of group rates for summer youth
services and new placement fees for individuals who get jobs while
participating in other VR services such as Community Based Assessments or
Work Adjustment.  These proposed changes will assist providers to recruit
and retain qualified staff needed to deliver quality vocational
rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.

"Providers have shared their needs with us, and we have listened," said
Susan Pugh, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
"Through our discussions and working collaboratively, we were able to
identify and prioritize the changes to the fee schedule that will have the
greatest impact on outcomes for those we serve."

Last Friday, OOD submitted the proposed changes to the fee schedule to
Ohio's Common Sense Initiative (CSI) for their review. Once CSI completes
its review, the proposed changes will then go to the Joint Committee for
Administrative Rule Review (JCARR). After the JCARR process and approval,
the new fee schedule will be implemented, which is slated for fall 2019.

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es> https://www.ood.ohio.gov/Information/Proposed-Rule-Changes.

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Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act

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July 26th will mark the 29th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush
signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the
civil rights of people with disabilities. Visit
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find ideas, resources, trainings, and videos for celebrating the ADA
anniversary in workplaces, schools and communities.

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In the News

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m-helps-the-blind-to-become-entrepreneurs/article_a5abc842-83d5-11e9-9a73-1b
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Ohio Department of Higher Education, 6-6-19

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Columbus Dispatch, 6-7-19

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Programs provided by the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities are
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Department of Education (DOE) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). For purposes of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program,
including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), OOD received 78.7%
of its funding through the DOE VR grant. In Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018,
OOD received $100,336,097 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State
covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $27,155,767. Of these federal funds,
$15,050,415 is set aside for Pre-ETS. For purposes of the Supported
Employment Program, the DOE VR grant funded 100% of the costs for the
Supported Employment for Youth with a Disability Program. In FFY 2018, OOD
received $303,725. The grant also funded 95% of the Supported Employment
Program (non-Youth). In FFY 2018, OOD received $303,725 and the State
appropriated funds paid the remaining 5% or $33,747 of the total costs. For
purposes of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are
Blind (OIB) Program, the federal grant received from DOE in FFY 2018 paid
90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2018, OOD received
$1,174,400 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid 10%
or $130,489 of the total costs incurred under the OIB program. For purposes
of the Independent Living (IL) Program, the federal grant received from HHS
paid 90% of the total costs incurred in FFY 2018. In FFY 2018, OOD received
funding of $632,411. Funds appropriated by the State paid 10% or $70,268 of
the total costs incurred under the IL Program.

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