[Ohio-talk] OhioMeans Jobs

[David Cohen]

Suzanne are you referring to the Job Center in Dayton?

Dave

On 5/5/14, Annette <annettelutz at att.net> wrote:
> Hi Suzanne,
>
> It seems to me that if the job center doesn't have the necessary tools in an
> accessible format, it is their responsinibility to assist you with anything
> that is accessible to the sighted.  Them helping you fill out applications
> not accessible to you is a very reasonable accommodation.  You shouldn't
> have to jump through all the hoops and live within the timeline that OOD
> would require if you need a job now.  Good luck.
>
> Annette Lutz
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 5, 2014, at 12:20 PM, Suzanne turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Good noonday all!
>> Just wanting to give an update on my experience at the job center. I went
>> in on Friday and worked with an employment specialist, who was very
>> helpful and assisted me with applying for two positions. As we work
>> together, I realize that maybe this would work out. She went on to explain
>> to me that it was rewarding for her to work with me. However, as we work
>> later on in the day, she told me that it really was not her place to
>> provide one on one assistance. Then, she went on to say that the job
>> center works with partners. I thought in my head, "here we go ". I knew
>> where she was about to go. It was not a surprise that she brought up the
>> rehabilitation service commission. For all the nose now, the name has
>> changed to, opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities. I said back in my
>> chair into the deep breath. I explained that I just stop working with them
>> and perhaps I would not qualify. So, I told her that I will call them and
>> open a case. I explained to her as well that I had the right to come to
>> the center to work as everyone else did. She stated, yes I did. But, I
>> would have to work independently. I asked if they had the software that
>> could assist me for searching for employment. She told me know!
>>
>> I have an appointment with rehab the following week. I will let you know
>> how it goes! Please pray that I find the position before that point. I
>> really do not want to get into the cracks with rehab and the job center.
>> That's where I am right now! I just thought I would let you know!
>> Suzanne
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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