<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">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,<div><br></div><div>Dr.carolyn.peters@gmail.com☺️👏🙏🤲</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities <ood.ohio@public.govdelivery.com><br><b>Date:</b> February 24, 2023 at 10:26:12 AM EST<br><b>To:</b> drcarolyn-peters@att.net<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Greggory Finds Success with the Support of Many</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> ood.ohio@public.govdelivery.com<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<h1 class="govd_header" style="line-height: 1.2; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 30px; margin: 0.67em 0 20px;">Greggory Finds Success with the Support of Many </h1>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Greggory Harrison has worked to overcome obstacles, but he has always remained positive and strived for new goals, thanks to his amazing support system. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Greggory began working with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) in 2016 with Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Elisa Murdock. With the support of Elisa, Crystal Stone, Individual Support Coordinator at the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Scott Campbell, Disability Resource Coordinator/Transition Coordinator at Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living, Greggory found support with job development, resume building, interview preparation, leadership, and self-advocacy skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Through Greggory's hard work, he quickly applied what he learned. He led a group of other students while participating in the Fairfield Medical Center Project SEARCH program, found a job he loves, was accepted to a college program, and created Independent U, a self-advocacy group. Elisa shared, "Greggory has always strived to reach his goals. He is a hard worker and wants to be the best. He is a natural leader and wants to help others." </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Recently, Greggory accepted a front desk position at Reynoldsburg YMCA, a perfect match with his personality and desire to help others. He enjoys greeting visitors, answering phone calls, signing people up for memberships, and more! "I love my job, my coworkers, and it really is a great environment," Greggory stated. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Even in his personal life, Greggory always wants to make an impact and connect with others. He has created a self-advocacy group, Independent U, in hopes of passing along the knowledge he has gained on his journey to others. The group currently meets Monday and Thursday every other week at 3:30 PM at the Pickerington Library, and all are welcome to join.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">He is also looking forward to the future as he has been accepted into the social work and human services program at Columbus State Community College, a significant goal of Greggory's. As he prepares for his first classes this fall, Greggory feels truly blessed to have the support from many, including his parents, siblings, grandmothers, family members, friends, Scott, counselors, and coworkers. </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">“I've seen G.J. (Greggory) transform from a shy and timid kid to a mature and outgoing adult, and it has been amazing, even fulfilling, to witness this transformation. He has amazing things ahead of him, and I can't wait to see it," Scott shared. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":257}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, visit </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMjQuNzIxOTAwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL29vZC5vaGlvLmdvdi9pbmZvcm1hdGlvbi1mb3ItaW5kaXZpZHVhbHMvb29kd29ya3Mvd2VsY29tZSJ9.rz6Vw_4dZ7ySp2u8fvuZiQPJbWH4vPzLv3PNk4A5OrU/s/482967676/br/155060906448-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;"><span data-contrast="none" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="line-height: 1.4;">OODWorks.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;"> or call 800-282-4536.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":257}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<h1 class="govd_header" style="line-height: 1.2; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 30px; margin: 0.67em 0 20px;">Director Miller Provides Budget Testimony </h1>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">On</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;"> February 22, 2023</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">, OOD Director Kevin L. Miller provided </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">budget </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">testimony to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">Ohio </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">.</span></span><span data-contrast="none" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">Director Miller</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">explained</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">, “</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted’s proposed budget represents a transformational investment that will provide OOD with the maximum amount of federal grant dollars allocated to the state by the second year of the biennium to help Ohioans with disabilities get and keep a job. With a generous federal match of $3.69 drawn down for every $1.00 in state matching funds, OOD's Vocational Rehabilitation program will be </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">fully matched for the first time in more than 15 years. Supporting individuals with disabilities to gain employment and fully participate in their communities strengthens Ohio’s economy, reduces reliance on government benefits, and generates tax dollars.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" style="line-height: 1.4;">”</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Andraéa LaVant is the founder and president of </span><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMjQuNzIxOTAwMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2xhdmFudGNvbnN1bHRpbmdpbmMuY29tLyJ9.PJSsQUILd52coMdb0cCl9hjpeF9MwaCSDKji8oD4ptk/s/482967676/br/155060906448-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;"><span data-contrast="none" style="line-height: 1.4;"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="line-height: 1.4;">LaVant</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" style="line-height: 1.4;"> Consulting</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">, an Arizona-based social impact communications firm that specializes in helping brands “speak disability with confidence." At age two, Andraéa was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy called spinal muscular atrophy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">As a disability inclusion expert, Andraéa was also an “Impact Producer” for the film </span><em><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution</span></em><span data-contrast="auto" style="line-height: 1.4;">, a Netflix-release documentary that fosters dialogue about disability as a social equity issue. The film has earned awards and nominations from the Oscars, Sundance Film Festival, Independent Spirit Awards, and Peabody Awards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="line-height: 1.4;"> </span></p>
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<h1 class="govd_header" style="line-height: 1.2; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 30px; margin: 0.67em 0 20px;">OOD Council Subcommittee Meets March 9, 2023 </h1>
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<h1 class="govd_header" style="line-height: 1.2; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 30px; margin: 0.67em 0 20px;">COVID-19 Testing Assistance for Ohioans Who are Blind or Have Low Vision</h1>
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<p><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">F<font size="1">or 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 2022, OOD received $603,568 for SE Youth with a Disability, and State appropriated funds paid the remaining 10%, or $60,357 of the total costs. In FFY 2022, OOD received $603,568 in regular SE grant funds.</font></span></p>
<p><font size="1"><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">For purposes of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) Program, the federal grant received from DOE in FFY 2022 paid 90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2022, OOD received $1,139,118 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% required match, or $126,569 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 2022. In FFY 2022, OOD received $632,008 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% of the match required or $70,223 of the total costs incurred under the IL Program.</span></font></p>
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