[Ohio-Talk] EXT: Fwd: Danny Williams Finds the "Perfect" Library Position

Sun Mar 26 01:59:47 UTC 2023

Yay for the summer youth work experience!

On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 2:04 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,
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> Dr.carolyn.peters at gmail.com☺️👏🙏🤲
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> *From:* Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities <
> ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com>
> *Date:* March 24, 2023 at 1:11:00 PM EDT
> *To:* drcarolyn-peters at att.net
> *Subject:* *Danny Williams Finds the "Perfect" Library Position*
> *Reply-To:* ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com
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> In-Demand Jobs Week is coming in May!
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> Danny Williams Finds the “Perfect” Library Position [image: From passion
> to career path Danny Williams finds the perfect library position] Danny
> Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio
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> Danny Williams of Cincinnati is a recent graduate of Cincinnati State
> Technical and Community College where he earned an Associate of Arts
> degree. In his free time, he loves to read, write, take walks, and spend
> time with his family, church community, and beloved dog, Angel.
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> In March 2022, Danny connected with Opportunities for Ohioans with
> Disabilities (OOD) to prepare for the world of work. Danny, who has autism,
> explains it this way: “I get really interested in topics and try to learn
> everything about them. I have a tendency to miss some social cues where
> some people might just get them. Where other people might just ‘get’
> something socially, I may have to put a bit more effort in to notice.”
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> Jennifer Bonenfant, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, helped
> arrange for Danny to participate in the Summer Youth Work Experience during
> the summer of 2022. The summer services supported Danny in exploring and
> preparing for his first job experience.
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> Danny selected Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries as his Vocational
> Rehabilitation provider, and Lisa Martin, Employment Specialist, began to
> help Danny look for a job to fit his interests and skills. They were
> thrilled when Danny landed a job as a Branch Shelver at the Cincinnati &
> Hamilton County Public Library Bond Hill location. Watch a video
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjQuNzM5NjY2NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PUVVZE84QVBXQ3hrIn0.RKvd0sB_1h3qRWCRFc9LRP9F6Vh0TTdj5fn8MCzE5hc/s/482967676/br/156736073261-l>
> of Danny as he was just beginning his new position.
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> As an avid reader and regular library customer, Danny said the job is
> “perfect” and that the transition into his career has been “a blessed
> experience”. Danny is also the author of “The Legacy Awakens: Outpouring,”
> which is available from Amazon
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjQuNzM5NjY2NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xlZ2FjeS1Bd2FrZW5zLU91dHBvdXJpbmctQm9vay1lYm9vay9kcC9CMDlHTUtNMlRTIn0.Ob_ClRWdUXKGxnT4NJam0_atFB7vuZsJJH7-MwTzIgM/s/482967676/br/156736073261-l>
> in paperback and Kindle formats.
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> OOD’s Business Relations team, part of the Division of Employer and
> Innovation Services, develops strategic partnerships with employers across
> the state of Ohio to help link a large pool of diverse workers with
> employers and create inclusive work environments. The Cincinnati & Hamilton
> County Public Library has been an OOD Employer Partner since 2015.
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> With a goal to provide an evolving inclusive space, a desire to connect
> with diverse candidates who may not be aware of employment opportunities,
> and an interest in accessibility training, the Cincinnati & Hamilton County
> Public Library reached out and connected to OOD.
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> Through no-cost, customized training resources, OOD partnered with the
> library to help achieve its goals. Cynthia Crews, OOD Southwest Business
> Relations Specialist, provided in-person disability awareness training and
> a disability education session with staff to help build a greater
> understanding of disabilities. Julie Wood, OOD Worksite Accessibility
> Specialist, shared guidance and resources on reasonable accommodations,
> providing a report to help strengthen the library’s efforts in these areas.
> OOD has also played a role in supporting recruiting efforts to help
> diversify the library’s staff and foster inclusivity.
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> Aimee Pennington, the library’s Human Resources Business Partner, shared,
> “The library’s partnership with OOD has helped us to progress in our goals
> of developing our staff and organizational practices to be more inclusive
> and has opened our recruiting channels to excellent candidates.”
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>
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> If you are an employer looking to diversify and strengthen your workforce
> by including people with disabilities, let OOD customize a no-cost Training
> Program for Your Business
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> Please get in touch with the OOD Business
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> Relations Specialist in your area to schedule a meeting.
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> If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, visit
> OODWorks.com
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> or call 800-282-4536.
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> Proposed Budget Makes Historic Investments in Ohioans with Disabilities [image:
> Director Miller supports proposed budget making historic investment in
> Ohioans with disabilities]
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> For the first time in almost 20 years, OOD will be able to access the
> maximum amount of federal grant dollars available, helping even more
> Ohioans with disabilities find and keep meaningful employment.
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> This historic budget investment by Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor
> Jon Husted will positively impact Ohioans with disabilities like never
> before.
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> Watch a video
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> of OOD Director Kevin Miller explaining more.
>
>
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> Governor Mike DeWine Visits The Abilities Connection [image: Governor
> Mike DeWine visits The Ability Connection]
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> On Monday Governor Mike DeWine, along with Kim Hauck, Department of
> Developmental Disabilities Director, and OOD Director Kevin L. Miller
> visited The Abilities Connection (TAC) in Springfield, Ohio as part of
> Developmental Disability Awareness Month.
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> “Our overarching goal is that we want every Ohioan to live up to their
> full potential, which fits perfectly with what TAC is doing,” said Governor
> Mike DeWine.
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> TAC is a non-profit organization that helps hundreds of people with
> disabilities get jobs, training, and support each year. Watch a video
> <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMjQuNzM5NjY2NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL0dCWS15NnNMNXFFIn0.RjmCGWdpYQiU0_xnSCVnhpLozDdhKY5Y0_oYEzsxfWA/s/482967676/br/156736073261-l>
> to learn more.
>
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> World Down Syndrome Day [image: World Down Syndrome Day hashtag lots of
> socks]
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> OOD staff display “Lots of Socks” to show their support.
>
> World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2023 was a time to celebrate the
> lives of individuals with Down syndrome. The 21st day of March was
> selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st
> chromosome that causes Down syndrome.
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> The #LotsofSocks campaign exists to raise awareness of Down syndrome. For
> more information, visit WorldDownSyndromeDay.org
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> .
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> In-Demand Jobs Week Coming in May [image: In-Demand Jobs Week coming May
> 1-5 Find your career path Ohio]
>
> 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.
>
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> 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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>
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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.
>
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> 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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> All About Accessibility: Accessible Chef
> [image: All About Accessibility Accessible Chef in the kitchen]
>
> Accessible Chef is a collection of free visual recipes and other resources
> to help teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities at home or in
> the classroom.
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> The site includes more than 300 free visual recipes to teach basic cooking
> skills, articles about adaptive cooking tools, and the ability to create
> your own custom visual recipes and share them with the Accessible Chef
> community.
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> Learn more at AccessibleChef.com
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> From Amputee to All-State: Former Ohio Football Player with No Hands
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