[Ohio-Talk] Fwd: Annette Lutz: Ohio Entrepreneur in a Landmark Anniversary Year
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Subject: Annette Lutz: Ohio Entrepreneur in a Landmark Anniversary Year
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:02:27 +0000
From: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
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Annette Lutz: Ohio Entrepreneur in a Landmark Anniversary Year
Plus: Celebrating Ohio’s Leadership in Blind Education for America’s
250th Birthday
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Annette Lutz: Ohio Entrepreneur in a Landmark Anniversary Year
Annette smiling at a rest area. “Blind people can do anything we put our
minds to as long as we have the opportunity and accessibility to do so.”
Annette Lutz at the new I-70 rest area in Madison County.
Nearly 30 years ago, Annette Lutz entered the Business Enterprise (BE)
Program as a single mother on public assistance seeking stability and a
better future for her daughter. She began as a cashier, enrolled in BE
training, became a licensed operator, and built a long, successful
career as an entrepreneur who is blind. Annette often says the program
“changed her life,” giving her independence, confidence, and pride in
her work.
Over the years, Annette has grown into a respected business owner with
strong technical knowledge, exceptional customer service skills, and a
statewide and national network of fellow entrepreneurs who are blind.
She is also a passionate advocate for the program—serving in leadership
roles, mentoring peers, and helping shape the future for the next
generation of BE Operators. Annette credits OOD’s partnership for
supporting her from the very beginning and throughout every stage of her
career.
While Annette is currently operating the revamped Madison County rest
area, she views this assignment as just a small part of her larger
story. She continues to use every opportunity to refine her business
approach, support fellow Operators, and highlight the value and
professionalism that blind entrepreneurs bring to Ohio’s travel system.
Annette’s work was recently featured on /The Loop/, a show by the Ohio
Department of Transportation (ODOT), where she discussed the importance
of accessible opportunities and the role of BE Operators in serving
travelers. Her segment begins at 2:09 on ODOT’s YouTube channel
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This year adds special significance to Annette’s story as the nation
celebrates the 90^th anniversary of the Randolph‑Sheppard Act. Signed
into law on June 20, 1936, the Act granted priority to entrepreneurs who
are legally blind to operate vending facilities on federal
property—opening doors to stable employment and economic independence at
a time when opportunities were extremely limited. Major expansions in
1954 and 1974 broadened the scope of the program from simple vending
stands to include cafeterias, snack bars, and full vending routes,
laying the foundation for today’s nationwide network of blind‑owned
businesses.
For generations, including Annette’s, the Randolph‑Sheppard Act has
created meaningful pathways to entrepreneurship, financial security, and
leadership. Its impact continues to define the Business Enterprise
Program today—and Annette’s story stands as one of the many powerful
examples of what is possible when opportunity meets determination.
To learn more about BE opportunities, please visit the BE Program
webpage
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DeafBlind Awareness Week
Black and white photo of Helen Keller. "Optimism is the faith that leads
to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
June 25 – July 1, 2026 is DeafBlind Awareness Week. We reflect on the
contributions of Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880. This trailblazer
devoted her life to advancing the rights of people who are blind or
DeafBlind. To learn more about her accomplishments, read an article by
the Perkins School for the Blind
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For more information, visit the American Association of the DeafBlind
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Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths & Adults
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National Center on Deafblindness
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and the Ohio Association of the Deaf-Blind Facebook Group
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Celebrating Ohio’s Leadership in Blind Education for America’s 250th
Birthday
Zach and the Governor standing together in the school library.
Zach Groves-Hagedorn, an Ohio State School for the Blind alumnus, and
Governor DeWine.
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Ohio is reflecting on
the many ways our state has shaped America’s story—including its
pioneering work in education for students who are blind or have low
vision. A new America 250‑Ohio blog post
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highlights this legacy, tracing the history of the Ohio State School for
the Blind and the innovative leaders who helped expand opportunities for
generations of students.
The article also explores how Ohio’s commitment to accessibility and
disability inclusion continues today—through modern educational tools,
expanded learning environments, and statewide partnerships focused on
ensuring all Ohioans can participate fully in their communities.
Read the full post
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by Eric Duffy, OOD Accessibility Coordinator.
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Applications Open for Disability-Inclusive Employer Award
Skyline, Seal of Ohio, and text: Governor's Inclusive Employer Award
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>
Moments after taking the oath of office, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
signed Executive Order 2019-03D, establishing Ohio as a Disability
Inclusion State and a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities.
To reinforce his commitment to Ohioans with disabilities, H.B. 110
included presenting the Governor's Inclusive Employer Award each year
during October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
to employers who meet the criteria for having a workplace inclusive of
individuals with disabilities. OOD is responsible for determining the
criteria for the award and promoting participation by Ohio employers.
OOD will review applications and make recommendations to Governor DeWine
for the selection of the Award recipient(s).
Businesses of any size are encouraged to apply for this award. OOD
invites Ohio employers to complete this to be considered for the award.
More information and a PDF of the application are available on the
employer awards webpage
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The deadline for submission is 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Only
one application may be submitted for each company. Winners will be
announced in October 2026.
Watch a video requesting nominations
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> from OOD Director Kevin L. Miller.
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All About Accessibility: Rental Assistance
An apartment unit with an Ohio logo and text: Housing Finance Agency.
811 Project Rental Assistance Program.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency partners with the Ohio Department of
Medicaid, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, and the
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to provide extremely low-income
households composed of one or more adults with a disability to live in
an integrated setting with access to rental subsidy and supportive
services through the Ohio 811 Program. Apartments are available to
low-income individuals ages 18 to 61 with a disability who are eligible
for Medicaid or Medicaid waivers. An individual must be connected to a
referral agent to be placed on the 811 waiting list. The Ohio Department
of Medicaid referral agents include HOME Choice transition coordinators,
Home and Community Based Services waiver case managers, MyCare case
managers, or Managed Care staff with housing or transition responsibilities.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities referral agents include
county boards of developmental disabilities, and Ohio Department of
Behavioral Health referral agents include ADAMH boards. Many boards
serve as referral agents, although participation is voluntary.
The Ohio Housing Locator (ohiohousinglocator.org) maintains a listing of
affordable rental housing properties throughout the state. OHFA also
provides links to HUD eviction guidance and legal resources on the
Housing Assistance Information page
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You may also contact the Metropolitan Housing Authority
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your county regarding Section 8 rental assistance or other affordable
housing programs that may be available.
At the end of Fiscal Year 2025, 411 units were leased through the
program, and another 300 units are in the 811 pipeline. If you have
questions about the 811 Program, please email 811Program at ohiohome.org.
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Independence Day.
Happy Independence Day! The OOD Works e-Newsletter will return on
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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) 2025, OOD received $177,897,297 in federal funds.
Funds appropriated by the state covered 21.3% of the total costs, or
$48,147,553. Of these federal funds, $26,684,595 is set aside for Pre-ETS.
For purposes of the Works4Me Program, OOD received 100% of its funding
through the DOE Disability Innovation Fund grant. In FFY 2025, OOD
received $1,793,225 for this Program.
For purposes of the Supported Employment (SE) Program, the DOE SE grant
funded 90% of the costs for this Program up to the grant amount and 100%
of the costs of the regular Supported Employment Program up to the grant
amount. In FFY 2025, OOD received $446,137 for SE Youth with a
Disability, and state-appropriated funds paid the remaining 10%, or
$49,571 of the total costs. In FFY 2025, OOD received $446,137 in
regular SE grant funds.
For purposes of the Independent Living Services Older Blind (ILOB)
Program, the federal grant received from DOE in FFY 2025 paid 90% of the
total costs incurred under the Program. In FFY 2025, OOD received
$1,129,124 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the state paid
the 10% required match, or $125,458 of the total costs incurred under
the ILOB Program. For purposes of the Independent Living (IL) Program,
the federal grant received from HHS paid 90% of the total costs incurred
in FFY 2025. In FFY 2025, OOD received $640,682 in federal grant funds.
Funds appropriated by the state paid the 10% required match, or $71,187
of the total costs incurred under the IL Program.
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