[Ohio-Talk] NFB of Ohio and OOD Partner to Serve Ohioans Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Richard Payne
rchpay7 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 26 15:33:41 UTC 2024
Good morning,
I wanted to be sure our friends at NFB of Ohio all knew the article was
published in today’s OOD Works e-Newsletter. It follows in this email & can
also be found online at https://lnks.gd/2/2q-L2z9. We appreciate the chance
to highlight the partnership!
Thanks & have a great weekend,
Kim Jump
OOD Chief of Communications
From: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
<ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com <mailto:ood.ohio at public.govdelivery.com> >
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 10:03 AM
To: Jump, Kim <Kim.Jump at ood.ohio.gov <mailto:Kim.Jump at ood.ohio.gov> >
Subject: NFB of Ohio and OOD Partner to Serve Ohioans Who are Blind or Have
Low Vision
Plus: Nearly $15 Million Allocated to Support Ohioans with Developmental
Disabilities
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NFB of Ohio and OOD Partner to Serve Ohioans Who are Blind or Have Low
Vision
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>From left to right: Beth Weinel, Joel Carson, Dr. Carolyn Peters, Richard
Payne, Matthew Skira, Laurita Jones, Molly Brockman, and Izzy Noble.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is dedicated to expanding
its reach, aiming to serve an additional 7,000 Ohioans with Disabilities
annually, thanks to the generous support from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and
Lt. Governor Jon Husted's current operating budget. Their significant
investments provide OOD with the maximum federal grant dollars available by
the second year of the biennium, enabling the Vocational Rehabilitation
program to assist more Ohioans with disabilities in securing and maintaining
employment.
This milestone achievement wouldn't be possible without our incredible
network of partners across Ohio. OOD is fortunate to collaborate with
various entities, including schools, county boards of developmental
disabilities, provider agencies, medical and mental health providers, other
State of Ohio agencies, and many other valued partners. One such impactful
partnership is with the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFB of
Ohio).
In December, several OOD staff members attended the NFB of Ohio—Miami Valley
Chapter's meeting at Christ Episcopal Church. This long-standing partnership
focuses on fostering independence for individuals who are blind or have low
vision through meaningful employment opportunities. During the meeting, OOD
staff members had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group and
highlight the array of services available through OOD's Bureau of Services
for the Visually Impaired (
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Maria “Izzy” Noble, OOD's Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation/BSVI
Supervisor, emphasized, "The strength of our community lies in the
connections we share. Maintaining robust relationships with organizations
like NFB of Ohio results in increased referrals and a broader understanding
of our mission to serve."
Richard Payne, President of NFB of Ohio, shared similar sentiments, stating,
"It will take all of us collectively to address negative attitudes and
barriers."
The Reverend Dr. Carolyn Peters, former chair of the OOD Council and current
vice president of NFB of Ohio and president of its Miami Valley Chapter,
emphasized the value of OOD's personalized services and training for
individuals who are blind and have low vision in Ohio. She said, "I truly
feel that NFB of Ohio's relationship with OOD is valuable because OOD
provides individualized services and training for individuals who are blind
or have low vision in the state of Ohio. These services prepare individuals
to live the life they want and become employed, tax-paying citizens, which
is the greatest reward."
Joel Carson is Dr. Peters' son. He explained, "My upbringing led me to teach
young children early in my adult life, then to behavioral service, then as a
direct support professional, and now as a Staff Development and Training
Coordinator at Resident Home Association. OOD is important because the need
for employment opportunities is essential."
Molly Brockman succinctly summarized her experience: "OOD helped me find a
job, making my life more fulfilling."
If you're interested in establishing a partnership with OOD, we encourage
you to reach out to us at <mailto:info at OOD.Ohio.gov> info at OOD.Ohio.gov
today.
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Nearly $15 Million Allocated to Support Ohioans with Developmental
Disabilities
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
(DODD) Director Kim Hauck recently
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$14.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds across 67 counties to
enhance support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their
families.
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developmental disabilities and their families by giving them more access to
the communities where they live,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “People with
developmental disabilities deserve opportunities, a reliable workforce, and
an accessible state to live, learn, work, and succeed in.”
The funds, part of a $56 million total ARPA Home and Community Based
Services allocation to DODD, were made available for county boards of
developmental disabilities and Councils of Government to apply.
Projects include promoting independent living, improving community
infrastructure, adding universal changing tables in public places, creating
inclusive community experiences, ensuring inclusive conferences, and
increasing outreach efforts.
The initiative, celebrated by advocacy groups like Changes Spaces Ohio,
represents the largest state investment in universal changing tables. You
can find a full listing of awarded applications and the latest on project
developments at the
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at the
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All About Accessibility: Birdability Supports Accessible Birding
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Birdability exists to make sure everyone, no matter their abilities, can
enjoy the wonders of birdwatching! They work hard to make sure birding spots
are accessible for people with a variety of disabilities. Birdability wants
to include everyone, from experienced birders to those who've never tried it
before. They have three important goals: make birding spots accessible,
create a friendly birding community, and introduce birding to people with
different abilities.
If you've ever wanted to spread your wings and discover the world of birds,
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Programs provided by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) are
funded, in whole or in part, with federal grants awarded by the U.S.
Department of Education (DOE) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). For purposes of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program,
including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), OOD received 78.7%
of its funding through the DOE VR grant. In Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023,
OOD received $105,851,906 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State
covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $28,648,610. Of these federal funds,
$15,877,786 is set aside for Pre-ETS.
For purposes of the Supported Employment (SE) Program, the DOE SE grant
funded 90% of the costs for the Supported Employment for Youth with a
Disability Program up to the grant amount and 100% of the costs of regular
Supported Employment program costs up to the grant amount. In FFY 2023, OOD
received $301,051 for SE Youth with a Disability, and State appropriated
funds paid the remaining 10%, or $33,450 of the total costs. In FFY 2023,
OOD received $301,051 in regular SE grant funds.
For the purposes of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals
Who are Blind (OIB) Program, the federal grant received from DOE in FFY 2023
paid 90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2023, OOD
received $1,159,083 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State
paid the 10% required match, or $128,787 of the total costs incurred under
the OIB program. For purposes of the Independent Living (IL) Program, the
federal grant received from HHS paid 90% of the total costs incurred in FFY
2023. In FFY 2023, OOD received $645,712 in federal grant funds. Funds
appropriated by the State paid the 10% required match, or $71,746 of the
total costs incurred under the IL Program.
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The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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