<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> March 31, 2023 at 10:04:04 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> drcarolyn-peters@att.net<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Nick's Self-Confidence is Restored from Work</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;">Work Restores Nick's Self-Confidence</h1>
<img class="govd_template_image" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OHOOD/2023/03/7388100/nick-ackerman-wearing-headphones-sitting-at-a-desk-_original.png" style="width: 570px; height: auto; -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; line-height: 1; outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; border: none;" alt="Nick Ackerman wearing headphones sitting at a desk in front of a computer smiling for the camera" width="570" height="298" data-unique-identifier=""><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 1em 0 0;">Nicholas "Nick" Ackerman of Canton, Ohio is a people-person who enjoys woodworking. Around the age of seven, he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a vision condition that runs in his family. His peripheral and nighttime vision gradually became more limited, causing him to stop driving in 2014. </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;">“I have worked so many different jobs; it’s been a rough road,” Nick explained. “When you have a disability, you’re sometimes not always treated right. It takes its toll on you.” </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;">Nick first connected with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for career support in 2015. He found the services, including assistive technology and help to navigate the accommodation process, helpful. </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;">Along with his wife Michele, Nick relocated to take on a job within walking distance. This helped Nick avoid the hassles of arranging transportation and maintaining his independence. </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;">In 2022, Nick contacted OOD to help him further his career. He began receiving services from Christine Strahler, Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Christine, who Nick found to be "professional, down-to-earth, and easy to talk with," helped Nick receive assistive technology and began working with job coach Mike Henry with Independence of Portage County. </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;">With tools including a large computer monitor, ZoomText software, a specialized large-print keyboard, and a magnifier, Nick felt ready to take on a position using his computer and customer service skills. He and Mike began filling out job applications based on leads from Christine. One opportunity stood out: a Customer Service Assistant for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) COVID hotline through the <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb29kLm9oaW8uZ292L2Fib3V0LXVzL3Byb2dyYW1zLWFuZC1wYXJ0bmVyc2hpcHMvb2hpby12b2NhdGlvbmFsLWFwcHJlbnRpY2UtcHJvZ3JhbSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzEuNzQzNTY3MjEifQ.H7jFszyri7VM-HzT0CSRqJJ1u7OSpDB8wModNANyEN8/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Ohio Vocational Apprentice Program</a> (OVAP). Nick started as an apprentice in the position in July 2022. </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;">Through OVAP, OOD participants secure paid apprenticeships with state agencies with the goal of permanent employment. Apprentices gain exposure in their chosen field, benefit from hands-on experience, and prepare for permanent positions in state government upon completing the apprenticeship. </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;">When he started, Nick said, "While I was nervous about learning the job, I was most worried about my disability, worrying about the focus <em>only</em> being about my disability." While it took time to maneuver the job, Nick shared that having the assistive technology in place helped. Nick quickly began to feel at ease. "They don't even bring up the disability. They don't even seem to know I have one," he explained. </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;">Jennifer Flaugher, ODH Human Capital Management Manager, is Nick's supervisor. "Nick is a valued member of our call center team," Jennifer said. "From day one, he showed a positive and professional attitude. This continues with each call he takes and each person he assists. Nick fits right in with our team and is a great representative for ODH and the State of Ohio." </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;">Recently Nick had a six-month review of his performance in the apprenticeship. "When they said, 'We are very glad and lucky to have Nick' and 'He's an asset to our team,' I got emotional. The whole being an asset thing really hit me hard. I never heard that before at a job. This job has been good in so many ways. It's given me so much more confidence." </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;">If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, visit <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb29kLm9oaW8uZ292L2luZm9ybWF0aW9uLWZvci1pbmRpdmlkdWFscy9vb2R3b3Jrcy93ZWxjb21lIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDMzMS43NDM1NjcyMSJ9.VvZUTkNPPSUjj6w6S8t-n9tJqaS28QvTT5qagLMnM3Q/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">OODWorks.com</a> or call 800-282-4536.</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;">For more information about OVAP, contact OOD Business Relations Manager Jon Hackathorn at <a href="mailto:jon.hackathorn@ood.ohio.gov" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">jon.hackathorn@ood.ohio.gov</a> or 614-306-1744. </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;">Budget Supports College Students with Disabilities</h1>
<img class="govd_template_image" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OHOOD/2023/03/7388774/ohios-time-budget-of-the-state-of-ohio-fiscal-year-_original.jpg" style="width: 570px; height: auto; -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; line-height: 1; outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; border: none;" alt="Ohio's Time Budget of the State of Ohio fiscal year 2024 to 2025 logo and Ohio College 2 Careers logo" width="570" height="280" data-unique-identifier=""><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 1em 0 0;">In 2019, OOD launched <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb29kLm9oaW8uZ292L2Fib3V0LXVzL3Byb2dyYW1zLWFuZC1wYXJ0bmVyc2hpcHMvb2hpby1jb2xsZWdlLTItY2FyZWVycyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzEuNzQzNTY3MjEifQ.aGm1i0-_SUCgJbYIUckxcy2BBoyEhLjU8TjCnVYwbAY/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Ohio College2Careers</a> (Ohio C2C) in partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and with the support of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and the Ohio General Assembly. Currently, in place at 17 Ohio colleges and universities, Ohio C2C immerses full-time vocational rehabilitation counselors on campuses to assist students with disabilities in career exploration, assistive technology, resume and interview preparation, and job placement. Our Career Development Specialists connect these students with OOD’s Employer Partner network for internships and careers.</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;">With Governor DeWine’s and Lt. Governor Husted’s Executive Budget, a continued partnership between the Ohio Department of Higher Education and OOD will expand Ohio C2C to make these critical services and resources available to college students with disabilities statewide, serving an additional 1,600 students annually. OOD will also modernize policies to increase support for tuition and other education expenses for students with disabilities and refine current career services to meet the needs of college graduates with disabilities.</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;">Through existing partnerships with Ohio Technical Centers, community colleges, career centers, and other training programs, OOD will seek to support Ohioans with disabilities to earn short-term credentials needed for in-demand, well-paying jobs. This will help meet the needs of Ohio’s employers seeking to hire skilled workers. OOD can provide counseling and guidance to these students with disabilities to address their needs and purchase necessary services such as tuition, fees, licensures, exams, tools, equipment, uniforms, transportation, technology, and other supports. Students will have access to OOD’s network of more than 700 Employer Partners for internships and employment opportunities and receive any needed on-the-job support. </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 on Autism Acceptance</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;">April is Autism Acceptance Month, and OOD honors all people with autism spectrum disorder, their families, advocates, healthcare workers, service providers, researchers, and other community members who provide support. Watch a <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9OWVqc1hWNnNVQUkmZmVhdHVyZT15b3V0dS5iZSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzEuNzQzNTY3MjEifQ.UOdf25_KpUOHrMha9N1OqPGfV0Fl5afxVyBtzJ6fDko/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">video</a> of OOD Director Kevin Miller sharing his thoughts on this special month.</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;">During April, the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) will share information and resources that span the spectrum—from early childhood to school age to adulthood. Each week, OCALI will feature resources from the Autism Center, Center for the Young Child, Lifespan Transitions Center, the Family and Community Outreach Center, and the Office of Policy. Learn more at <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm9jYWxpLm9yZy9wcm9qZWN0LzIwMjMtQXV0aXNtLUFjY2VwdGFuY2UtTW9udGgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwMzMxLjc0MzU2NzIxIn0.sf5e3v0LxNW5XvK6k0PqrwPEz_liMJrLzr6WOj9OD2s/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">OCALI’s Autism Acceptance Month webpage</a>. </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;">Free Webinar for Employers</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;">OOD is pleased to host a webinar, "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring and Employment." The webinar is designed to help employers recognize how to avoid the risks AI can pose in the hiring process and during employment.</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;">You do not need to register again if you have already registered to attend this webinar. If you need to register, please respond <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZm9ybXMub2ZmaWNlLmNvbS9wYWdlcy9yZXNwb25zZXBhZ2UuYXNweD9pZD14UHo0VU5pVUIwLUU2emJ0VjhmSW9nNDZsY0k5SWZsQm51Y3hKRGxxanBwVU5Fa3hOVU5EVGxFeFQwczRNa28zVVVkUFFscE1NRGs0VFNRbFFDTmpQVEVrSlVBamREMW4iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwMzMxLjc0MzU2NzIxIn0.JR22bofrc4B4AQWnSw_K2wahuRJ4kgsF_EFzIss-K8o/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">here</a> to let us know you're attending. This will help us ensure we share any updates, attachments, and resources before and after the event.</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;">OOD's Worksite Accessibility Specialist, Julie Wood, OTR/L, ADAC, and Business Relations Manager Jon Hackathorn, will host the webinar that begins at 10 a.m.</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;">The webinar will take place as a Microsoft Teams Live Event. You can view the training through your web browser and do not need to have Microsoft Teams to participate. Click <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.2-_L4mIs5ewgupuVtCArREp_ytNg2f9I-l40By0hQGQ/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">here</a> to join the webinar.</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;">OOD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, and programs following the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation based on a disability, please contact <a href="mailto:Chris.glover@ood.ohio.gov" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Chris Glover</a> by April 13, 2023.</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;">The webinar has been approved for 1.00 HR (General) re-certification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ re-certification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) and 1.00 SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC) hour toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. While this training is not pre-approved for CESP Continuing Education (CE) credit, it aligns with CESP content, and attendance verification will be provided upon request. These credits are available for attendees of the live broadcast. </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 Meetings on April 19</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: 1em 0 0;">The OOD Council’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Policy Subcommittee and the OOD Council will conduct in-person meetings for OOD Council members and the public on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The VR Policy Subcommittee meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the OOD Council meeting will start at 10:00 a.m.</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;">The meetings will occur at OOD’s Central Office at 150 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, OH 43235, Conference Room 0308. For members of the public who cannot attend the in-person meetings, a call-in phone number will be available on the OOD website.</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;">Public comments or correspondence should be submitted to <a href="mailto:OOD.OfficeofCommunication@OOD.Ohio.Gov" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">OOD.OfficeofCommunication@OOD.Ohio.Gov</a> by the close of business on Friday, April 14, 2023. </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;">You can visit the <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb29kLm9oaW8uZ292L2Fib3V0LXVzL29vZC1jb3VuY2lsL29vZC1jb3VuY2lsLW1lZXRpbmdzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDMzMS43NDM1NjcyMSJ9.HKuanebBo3VdjF-UpLial6oT2T9adKehr7efWuxeCJc/s/482967676/br/157190301896-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">OOD Council meetings webpage</a> for more information about the meetings. </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 Works Newsletter Returns April 14</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;">The OOD Works e-Newsletter will return on Friday, April 14. Stay tuned! </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;">All About Accessibility: Travel</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: 1em 0 0;">accessibleGO is an accessible travel website for people with disabilities to book their travel needs and be part of a community of people with disabilities sharing experiences.</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;">With a focus on accessibility, the site offers discounted rates exclusively for people with disabilities and their traveling companions.</p>
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<p><font size="1"><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;">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) 2022, OOD received $103,630,848 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $28,047,485. Of these federal funds, $15,544,627 is set aside for Pre-ETS.</span></font></p>
<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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