[Ohio-Talk] Candice Armstrong was Featured!

[Kathy Pingstock]

Congratulations to you Candace an awesome story on you

Kathy Legg



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> On Dec 4, 2021, at 11:55 AM, Wanda via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Fantastic article. Wan
> Did I send you the zoom info. On my brothr service at 2:15 pm today.
> And is the Vir. Lady
> S Night out at 7 pm?
> Wan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl Fields via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, December 4, 2021 10:34 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Candice Armstrong was Featured!
> 
> HOOT, HOOT!!! Awesome Candice, your accomplishments inspire, encourage and empower all of us! Love you, never stop living the life you want.
> CF
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/4/21, Maggie Stringer via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Our very own Candice Armstrong was recently featured in OOD's bulletin 
>> in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities! To 
>> reade the article is pasted below.
>> 
>> Candice Armstrong Thrives Serving Others Opportunities for Ohioans 
>> with Disabilities sent this bulletin at
>> 12/03/2021 09:09 AM EST
>> 
>> ood header
>> Candice Armstrong Thrives Serving Others Photo of  black woman and 
>> text: OOD helped me be the best version of myself that I can be 
>> Candice Armstrong has found her true passion and a fulfilling job at 
>> the Warmline, a 24/7 support line that assists callers with low-level crises.
>> Each call on the Warmline is different. Some people come to Candice 
>> requesting mental health resources, while others look for a supportive 
>> person to listen to them.
>> Candice describes herself as a compassionate, positive person and says 
>> that her own mental health disability helps her relate to individuals 
>> with depression and anxiety. She most enjoys the feeling of being 
>> effective in supporting those who need it.
>> 
>> Getting assistance and support for finding a fitting job helped 
>> Candice come out of her comfort zone. Accepting herself as a person 
>> who is blind was a long struggle that made getting a job difficult.
>> “I had to decide I was ready to work,” Candice explained. She feels 
>> that Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) provided a 
>> supportive environment to experience new things safely. Candice was 
>> especially encouraged by Paetra Flaspohler, her OOD Vocational 
>> Rehabilitation Counselor.
>> “No one forced me into anything, but they [OOD] encouraged me along 
>> the way. OOD helped me be the best version of myself that I can be,” 
>> said Candice.
>> To help Candice prepare for work, OOD provided her with low vision 
>> services and technology to maximize Candice’s limited vision. She also 
>> received employment support from Karen Schoenharl, an access 
>> technology specialist, Debra Simmons of CareWorks, and the Cincinnati 
>> Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
>> “Hearing Candice speak with confidence and passion about her work is 
>> the greatest gift I can ask for as a Vocational Rehabilitation 
>> Counselor.  Her journey to find successful employment is an 
>> inspiration to me and reinforces my belief in the power of work,” Paetra said.
>> 
>> If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, 
>> visit OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536.
>> International Day of People with Disabilities Graphic with six 
>> participant faces , OOD logo and text: International Day of People 
>> with Disabilities December 3 marks International Day of Persons with 
>> Disabilities, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements and 
>> contributions of people with a disability and increasing public 
>> awareness, understanding, and acceptance.  More information about the 
>> day is available at the United Nations’ webpage.
>> 
>> Maggie Stringer
>> Phone: (443) 750-0070
>> Email: ravensfan784 at gmail.com
>> Community Service Facebook Page
>> <https://www.facebook.com/CommunityServiceDivision/>
>> NFB Website <http://www.nfb.org>
>> NFB Ohio Website <http://www.nfbohio.org> “The difference between 
>> ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra."
>> 
> 
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> --
> Wishing You All the Best,
> 
> Cheryl E. Fields
> 
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