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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.8in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0033CC'>P R O C L A M A T I O N<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.8in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0033CC'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoBlockText style='margin-right:49.1pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Proclaiming the month of October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Cuyahoga County: <span style='background:white'>“America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion”</span><u> <o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>WHEREAS, the annual observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is designed to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities. The effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week of October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>WHEREAS, in 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to “National Disability Employment Awareness Month”.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'> WHEREAS, <span style='background:white'>this is the nation’s 76th observance of NDEAM, which is administered by the Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. This year is also marks the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>WHEREAS, this observance presents us with the opportunity to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Programs carried out during this month will also highlight the specific barriers that still need to be addressed and removed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBlockText style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>WHEREAS, the 2021 observance theme is <span style='background:white'>“America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,”</span> and builds on the founding fathers’ philosophy that the new nation sees every human being having inherent worth bestowed upon them by the Creator, and that equality is a fundamental right.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'> WHEREAS, Americans with disabilities strengthen our country’s workforce. By enhancing the workplace environment for people with disabilities, employers can help provide access to jobs that allow these individuals to demonstrate their potential and realize their dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, hereby proclaims the month of October 2021 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Cuyahoga County: <span style='background:white'>“America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion”</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:63.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-63.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of Cuyahoga County hereby recognizes that Americans with disabilities are an underutilized reservoir of ambition, talent and skill ready to make great contributions to the workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-1.0in;line-height:95%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Council be, and she is, hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Jesse Drucker, Chief Talent Officer. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#212121'>Sample NDEAM Proclamation – from DOL-ODEP</span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0033CC'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;font-weight:normal'>76th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, October 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities; and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945 when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week;" and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities; and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy; and</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>WHEREAS, Activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and affirm the Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, commitment to an inclusive community that increases access and opportunities to all, including individuals with disabilities.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, recognize and commemorate the 76th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and be it further</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>RESOLVED, That the Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, call upon employers, schools, and other community organizations in County, Ohio, to observe October with appropriate programs and activities, and to advance its important message that people with disabilities add value and talent to our workplaces and communities; and be it further</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>RESOLVED, That the Council of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, pledge to continue to take steps throughout the year to recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities and work to pursue the goals of opportunity, full participation, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living for people with disabilities.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NDEAM 2021 Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call for Access: Recruiting and Hiring People with Disabilities</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – ADA Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 5, 2021 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Frecruiting-and-hiring-people-with-disabilities-tickets-175531959817%3Faff%3Debdssbonlinesearch&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686777512%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=fC%2B2M8kSMuYEJvXeziqzYxsJ8XpqG5co6pPQgCs24FE%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Recruiting and Hiring People with Disabilities Tickets, Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call for Access: Finding the Right Job for YOU</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – ADA Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 6, 2021 from 12:00– 1:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffinding-the-right-job-for-you-tickets-175552230447%3Faff%3Debdssbonlinesearch&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686787460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GkvszPZpLYHSPe4QbYx73ifAK4aVV9qQqHMqY3lv%2FWk%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Finding the Right Job for YOU Tickets, Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Business Case for Disability Inclusion</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Services for Independent Living<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Oct 6, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F8282150918474855182%3Fsource%3Demail&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686787460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Zb18PaCz%2B2SLMSFCvCrri9wx3u6iQFzogpgET%2FGCvcs%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration (gotowebinar.com)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Call for Access: Creating an Accessible Workplace</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – ADA Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 14, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcreating-an-accessible-workplace-tickets-175572771887%3Faff%3Debdssbonlinesearch&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686797411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pP9si6AduTj3R72T%2BMqf1dFZwNoUfXNrjWFBVIYvrAY%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Creating an Accessible Workplace Tickets, Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virtual Hiring Event for Self-Advocates - Northeast Ohio openings</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 14, 2021 from 10:00am - 3:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you or someone you know is interested in signing up for virtual interviews, contact your Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) counselor for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Global Best Buddies NDEAM Event </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>– Best Buddies International<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 13, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuddies.org%2Fndeam&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686797411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=C22249yL4UOAp1g8t%2BePG%2F40eVwDIpeKKfFhS7bBntk%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 NDEAM Event - Best Buddies International</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Preparing Young Adults for Employment: Empowering Disabled Young Adults to Take Charge of their Transition Out of High School</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Organization for Autism Research (OAR)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 14, 2021 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearchautism.org%2Fevent%2Fwebinar-preparing-young-adults-for-employment%2F%3Finstance_id%3D367&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686807381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=JuK8Y55xG%2BmO54CD7oUKpQLUnnvL2fuCLN0TVY2eGL4%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Webinar: Preparing Young Adults for Employment! | Organization for Autism Research (researchautism.org)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Employment Success Stories – Spotlight on micro businesses</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Ohio Family 2 Family<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Oct 14, 2021 7pm – 8:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Questions? Please contact Lynne Fogel – <a href="mailto:Lynne.Fogel@cchmc.org">Lynne.Fogel@cchmc.org</a> or 513-814-9181<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hiring College Graduates and Students with Disabilities</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - OOD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Food.ohio.gov%2Fwps%2Fportal%2Fgov%2Food%2Finformation-for-employers%2Femployer-resources%2FHiring-College-Graduates-And-Students-With-Disabilities&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686807381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NtJLqKS%2FbtAr1tJftwiVQveuHTGl6gY9m0U3x709hjU%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hiring College Graduates and Students with Disabilities | Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Transition Bootcamp Booster Session -- Employment & Beyond</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Ohio Family 2 Family<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 21, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcle-2021-transition-booster-employment-tickets-162694885783&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686807381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nh9Ax8Tyfgs8X9AVPf%2BgIOr0tLC92irqm1hVrClm69k%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CLE 2021 Transition Booster - Employment Tickets, Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Debunking the 3 Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> - Ticket to Work <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>October 27, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchoosework.ssa.gov%2Fwise%2Feventdetails&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686817330%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=EO29aS7EqC5XXlymvwxlAjZgNQaHDp%2FBpVci7G7nKPA%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Webinar Event Details - Ticket to Work - Social Security (ssa.gov)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 Ohio Aging and Disability Transportation Equity Forum Series </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>– Services for Independent Living<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsil-oh.org%2F2021%2F09%2F13%2F2021-ohio-aging-and-disability-transportation-forum-series-dates-announced%2F&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686817330%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=v%2FECCQPTHBZJb24wKOb1YK4JXSPnhk8CaKNIuCgYoRQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2021 Ohio Aging and Disability Transportation Equity Forum Series Dates Announced - Services for Independent Living, Inc (sil-oh.org)</span></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forum 1 – A Deeper Look into Transportation Surveys! How Do They Help Our Local Communities?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10/5/2021 from 10:30 - 11:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F1528002721349622288&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686827285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cifp28JFhfmB1zXUkfTuAqvv9sD9rgNrdhmHjNmwuvs%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration (gotowebinar.com)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forum 2 – Mobility Managers: The Link Between Community Partners and <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Transportation Providers<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10/12/2021 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F763435320743116304&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686827285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=xqnCS8BTJpw1UtxUERsvYxveIs1FESdgD7mPM0EMNpY%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration (gotowebinar.com)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forum 3 – Improving Access to Transportation in Ohio’s Rural Communities<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10/20/2021 from 10:30 -11:30 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F879414006264234000&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686837245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6v8f7NXzDUXRuBzIdTCMuAS3Q8AH3nxizVUp1HFlht0%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration (gotowebinar.com)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forum 4 – Technology and Transportation: The Future<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10/28/2021 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:9.0pt'><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F4686873239671200528&data=04%7C01%7CMichael.Hoag%40ood.ohio.gov%7C775951538dad4a16077908d97f845a3a%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637681028686837245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LwHYMSE2AsO5nVNcgVmqu0LLpx%2BkV2a5GkxHzNjtsGs%3D&reserved=0"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration (gotowebinar.com)</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>