[Ohio-talk] OhioMeans Jobs

[Marianne Denning]

I am definitely looking forward to future updates.  I would like to
hear of other experiences around the state too.

On 5/5/14, Suzanne turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Annette,
> Yes, I agree with you. I have expressed this to them. But, sometimes you
> have to go through channels in order to get what you want. I am going to use
> this experience as a way to provide a pathway for others. I understand that
> I am qualified for the jobs that I am applying for. However, it is the red
> tape that I have to get through first. So, I am hoping not to end up between
> the cracks of vocational rehab and the job center. Mr. Miller explained last
> year, that he wanted people to be work already. I am just that! Let's see
> how they all deal with it. I should be at the top of the list. Eric and I
> spoke about this earlier today. And we are going to try to get both services
> to work in our favor!
> I will keep you all abreast of what's going on as I go through things.
> Suzanne
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 5, 2014, at 1:11 PM, 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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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