[Ohio-Talk] EXT: Fwd: Ashley Appreciates Career Support

Sat Feb 18 01:30:02 UTC 2023

Dr. Peters, I love reading about positive things like this! Thanks for
sharing.

On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 3:21 PM carolyn peters via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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> Reverend Dr. Carolyn Peters, National Federation Of The Blind, Ohio,
> affiliate, vice president, Ohio Communities Of Faith division, president,
> Miami Valley Chapter, Dayton, Ohio president. 1-937-657-5134,
>
> Dr.carolyn.peters at gmail.com☺️👏🙏🤲
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> *From:* Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities <
> ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com>
> *Date:* February 17, 2023 at 10:18:55 AM EST
> *To:* drcarolyn-peters at att.net
> *Subject:* *Ashley Appreciates Career Support*
> *Reply-To:* ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com
>
> 
> Support for Finding a Good Job Fit
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> [image: OOD Works Header. Graphic of universal symbols of disabilities.
> Text, OOD logo, OOD Works, Empowerment Independence Employment] Ashley
> Appreciates Career Support [image: Photo of Ashley. Woman smiling. OOD
> logo Text Ashley on the Journey to Work]
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> Ashley Poling of Dublin, Ohio enjoys her family, friends, music, and
> reading. She hasn’t let autism or mental health disabilities hold her back.
> Ashley reached out to Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for
> career support.
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> With help from a job developer with Greenleaf Job Training Services, she
> has received support for finding and keeping a job that’s a good fit for
> her. Watch a video
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL3RTTHJMNHdab0d3In0.uBRLm3LAFcXfwh6ohxHvdxu4LbPLZAbArcdc5pX5Fdc/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
> to learn more about Ashley’s story and why she recommends OOD to others
> with disabilities.
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> If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, visit
> OODWorks.com
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL29vZC5vaGlvLmdvdi9pbmZvcm1hdGlvbi1mb3ItaW5kaXZpZHVhbHMvb29kd29ya3MifQ.wQKz88voDok4Gj-1YhEXIF8LMhMYMd97e_i8K_q2IkU/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>or
> call 800-282-4536.
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> OOD Works Podcast: Governor DeWine's Budget Provides Historic Investments
> to Support Ohioans with Disabilities [image: Photos of Director Miller
> and Chief Financial Officer Maria Seaman]
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> Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s biennial Executive Budget
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.zb1LPSdUNe7t8l4wepD9BR4TYzxljvMJ_GfifCdhH1Y/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
> for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 highlights his dedication to making Ohio a
> Disability Inclusion State and Model Employer of Individuals with
> Disabilities. The proposed budget will allow OOD to secure the largest
> investment in its history to positively impact the lives of Ohioans with
> disabilities.
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> OOD Director Kevin Miller and Maria Seaman, OOD Chief Financial Officer, join
> the podcast to discuss the Executive Budget and how it will support OOD
> and partners to serve more Ohioans with disabilities and increase the
> services provided to them.
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>
> Tune in to episode 45
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NodGJsLmNvbS90cmFjay9BRjZDODYvd3d3LmJ1enpzcHJvdXQuY29tLzQ1NzQ5Mi8xMjIxODgyMy1nb3Zlcm5vci1kZXdpbmUtcy1idWRnZXQtZm9yLW9vZC1oaXN0b3JpYy1pbnZlc3RtZW50cy10by1zdXBwb3J0LW9oaW9hbnMtd2l0aC1kaXNhYmlsaXRpZXMubXAzP2Rvd25sb2FkPXRydWUifQ.NO5dMm6RqUv0vg1FTQo_Sc9HVzocwmjNFnlQ8o8sLRA/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l> wherever
> you listen to podcasts by searching "OOD Works." Transcripts and MP3 files
> are available at at ood.ohio.gov/podcasts
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> In-Demand Jobs Week Coming in May [image: Picture of man smiling. Ohio
> Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation logo Text, Find Your Career
> Pathway, Ohio]
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> The sixth annual In-Demand Jobs Week is May 1-5, 2023! In-Demand Jobs Week
> is the statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are
> in-demand in Ohio. This year, In-Demand Jobs Week will highlight Ohio’s top
> jobs that stem from career-focused education and the various paths
> available to Ohioans as they look for their next opportunity.
>
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> Example Career Pathways available in Ohio include:
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> *Career Technical Education* - provides students of all ages with the
> academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed
> in future careers and to become lifelong learners.
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> *Pre-Apprenticeships *- teaches entry level technical and job-readiness
> skills for an apprentice occupation to prepare students for a formal
> Registered Apprenticeship training program upon graduation.
>
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> *College Credit Plus* - helps students earn college and high school
> credits simultaneously by taking college courses from local colleges or
> universities while in high school.
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> *Industry-Recognized Credentials* - demonstrates the knowledge and skills
> students gain through hands-on learning in a specific job or industry.
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> Business, education, and community leaders statewide are encouraged to
> partner to plan events promoting all of Ohio’s opportunities,
> job-readiness, and more to inspire excitement and awareness among students
> and job seekers.
>
>
>
> Organizations can add their event to the statewide interactive event map
> by emailing In-DemandJobs at JFS.Ohio.Gov with the event title, date, time,
> and a short description of the event.
>
>
>
> To learn more about In-Demand Jobs Week and to view the statewide
> interactive event map, visit TopJobs.Ohio.Gov
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> With questions, please email In-DemandJobs at JFS.Ohio.Gov.
>
>
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> Celebrating Black History Month: Stevie Wonder [image: Photo of Stevie
> Wonder Text Celebrating Black History Month Stevie Wonder OOD logo]
>
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> Stevie Wonder, who has been blind since birth, was raised in Detroit,
> Michigan. He became a skilled musician by the age of eight and made his
> recording debut at age 11.
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> To date, Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most received by a solo
> artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film, *The
> Woman in Red*). He has also been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music
> Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of
> Fame.
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> In addition to his musical contribution, Stevie has written, produced, or
> performed songs for charities in support of disabilities, AIDS, cancer,
> diabetes, homelessness, domestic abuse, and other causes. His charitable
> work has benefited the U.S. and abroad. Learn more about these efforts at
> the United Nations’ Messengers of Peace webpage
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51bi5vcmcvZW4vbWVzc2VuZ2Vycy1wZWFjZS9zdGV2aWUtd29uZGVyIzp-OnRleHQ9QSUyMEdyYW1teSUyMEF3YXJkJTJEd2lubmVyJTJDJTIwaGUsaW4lMjBVLlMuJTIwYW5kJTIwd29ybGQlMjBldmVudHMuIn0.cs935Mf-qd21GtfXRbYCGISDi5AR7gC5bKCyVL9Qhvg/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
> .
>
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> Important Changes Coming for Ohio Medicaid Members
> [image: Text, Ohio Department of Medicaid]
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> Per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, (CAA) the continuous
> coverage provision that prohibited states from disenrolling members from
> Medicaid will expire. Starting with Medicaid renewals due in April 2023,
> Ohio Medicaid will resume its routine eligibility and enrollment
> operations. This means that all eligible Medicaid *members will need to
> have their Medicaid coverage renewed. *
>
>
>
> The return to routine operations will bring changes for Ohio Medicaid
> members. Read the information below to ensure you’re prepared for the
> changes and know what steps you need to take to keep or find new coverage.
>
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> *Keep your contact information up to date with your County Department of
> Job and Family Services (CDJFS). *When it’s time to renew, or if Medicaid
> needs more information to continue your coverage, the CDJFS sends a letter.
> Make address changes by logging on to *benefits.ohio.gov*
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JlbmVmaXRzLm9oaW8uZ292LyJ9.ksMlpafEyXbs5dHfpzHCbd7XrFPOKmps-hc4PS8Slf0/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l> or
> by calling *1-844-640-6446*. Help is available Monday through Friday 8
> a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
>
>
>
> Medicaid members are encouraged to: *check your mail and respond to
> requests for information from your CDJFS. *While some renewals can be
> completed without a need to contact the member, some renewals *will
> require members to respond to mail*. If you receive a letter stating that
> it is time to renew, or that your CDJFS needs more information, you should
> respond right away. The CDJFS needs to hear from you to review your
> Medicaid eligibility. If you do not respond to renewal letters or requests
> for information, you risk losing coverage even if you still meet the
> eligibility criteria for Medicaid.
>
>
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> *To renew your coverage: *
>
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>
> There are multiple ways to renew your coverage:
>
>    - In-person or by mail to your local CDJFS office. You can find
>    contact information for your CDJFS by choosing your county from the
>    dropdown at *medicaid.ohio.gov/dropdown*
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>    .
>    - Over the phone by calling the County Shared Services at
>    *1-844-640-6446*. Agents are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to
>    4 p.m. ET.
>    - Online at *benefits.ohio.gov*
>    <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JlbmVmaXRzLm9oaW8uZ292LyJ9.VhnEIRtls00KyA3inzYCxU782j02D2PvIBgZWEfWJ5w/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l> only
>    if you have already created a Self-Service Portal account. Otherwise, you
>    must submit the renewal through one of the methods listed above. Even if
>    you can’t complete your renewal in the Self-Service Portal, you can still
>    use your account to report changes and upload documents.
>
> *To find new coverage: *
>
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> If you’re notified that you are no longer eligible for Medicaid coverage,
> this is considered a Qualifying Life Event (QLE), which allows you to
> enroll in a Marketplace plan outside of the Open Enrollment Period.
>
>
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> Members should still complete and return their renewal packet(s) so that
> coverage can be properly assessed for all household members. Your child may
> be eligible for coverage even if you are no longer eligible.
>
>
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> If you need help understanding your options, trained, licensed insurance
> navigators are available at no cost to you. Contact Get Covered Ohio for
> free, unbiased assistance. Go to *getcoveredohio.org*
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2dldGNvdmVyZWRvaGlvLm9yZy8ifQ.JuCjPHKzq80ET5xfVs7OXDawUxqyS0KEChTdhD8DpI8/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l> or
> call *1-833-628-4467*. Insurance navigators can help in-person, online,
> or over the phone.
>
>
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> *Additional resources: *
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> You can manage your Medicaid account, complete renewals, upload documents,
> and find out the status of your coverage by logging into your Ohio Benefits
> Self-Service Portal account at *benefits.ohio.gov*
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2JlbmVmaXRzLm9oaW8uZ292LyJ9.dsKfRdugWLr9Ddt5HOeMD3rXIkHGGgHB6EDuAP0Nn7E/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
> .
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> You can call *1-844-640-6446*. Assistance is available Monday through
> Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
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> All About Accessibility: Crossbody Bags and Backpacks
> [image: Photo of woman in wheelchair, smiling across from another peroson
> in a wheelchair]
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> JanSport, a VF Company released one of the newest items to the adaptive
> fashion market this week, a collection of highly accessible crossbody bags
> and backpacks!
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> These stylish new options are customizable, providing a range of adaptive
> features codesigned alongside individuals with disabilities and
> Disability:IN. Learn more from an article
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mb3JiZXMuY29tL3NpdGVzL2d1c2FsZXhpb3UvMjAyMy8wMS8xOS9qYW5zcG9ydC1sYXVuY2hlcy1oaWdobHktYWRhcHRpdmUtYmFnLWFuZC1iYWNrcGFjay1yYW5nZS1mb3ItbW9iaWxpdHktaW1wYWlyZWQvP3NoPTEzOWYxYjBkNDkzNyJ9.oXT6HbSLJ-sfJHMOvBtRErxiGn2AuRVRMeY2HdMuNBE/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
> from Forbes.
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> In the News
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> Hancock County Hits "Inclusive" Milestone
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> Review Times, 2-15-23
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> Ohio State Study Finds Adults with Developmental Disabilities Face Disparities
> in Kidney Transplantation
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMTcuNzE3NTM0MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dleG5lcm1lZGljYWwub3N1LmVkdS9tZWRpYXJvb20vcHJlc3NyZWxlYXNlbGlzdGluZy9raWRuZXktdHJhbnNwbGFudC1pZGQtZGlzcGFyaXRpZXMifQ.9QkMly7kKjVj2x3Caf4kE-qbdrFw-mnwgAxqb0Vr878/s/482967676/br/154683505463-l>
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> The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2-15-23
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> Student Accessibility Services Works to Remove Barriers with
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