<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Good morning please read<br><br><div dir="ltr">Reverend Dr. Carolyn Peters, National Federation Of The Blind, Ohio, affiliate, vice president, 937-657-5134,<div>Dr.Carolyn.peters@gmail.com</div><div>NFB pledge: I pledge to participate, actively in the efforts of The National Federation Of The Blind, to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind to support the policies and programs of the Federation, and to abide by its constitution.</div><div>NFB, one minute speech: The National Federation Of The Blind knows that blindness is not a characteristic that defines you or your future. every day we raise. The expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people in our dreams. you can have the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.☺️😍😊</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> April 28, 2023 at 10:05:15 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> drcarolyn-peters@att.net<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Cindy Doesn’t Give Up and Lands the Right Job</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;">Cindy Doesn’t Give Up and Lands the Right Job</h1>
<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2h0YmwuY29tL3RyYWNrL0FGNkM4Ni93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNDU3NDkyLzEyNDkzOTUzLWNpbmR5LXNodW5rLWRvZXNuLXQtZ2l2ZS11cC1hbmQtbGFuZHMtdGhlLXJpZ2h0LWpvYi5tcDM_ZG93bmxvYWQ9dHJ1ZSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MjguNzU5MzAyNjEifQ.gX7na6eJZT9uxTRHTuIOBR6WHUcsXGWhYyOJwmnjAtU/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Cindy Shunk Doesn't Give Up and Lands the Right Job" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><img class="govd_template_image" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OHOOD/2023/04/7531818/cindy-shunk-sitting-for-an-interview_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="Cindy Shunk sitting for an interview" width="570" height="249" data-unique-identifier=""></a><p style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;" align="left"> </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;">Cindy Shunk of Sylvania, Ohio is a strong self-advocate. Knowing her rights, she asks for what she needs and wants. She is clear that she prefers to be treated like everyone else. Over the years, she has received support from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) because she is blind.</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;">After she graduated with a bachelor’s degree, Cindy tried applying for jobs in radio but eventually went in a different direction. When she learned of an opportunity to participate in a master’s degree program, she took it.</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;">Even with a master’s degree, finding a job did not come easily. Through hard work and determination, Cindy landed a job that she enjoyed, but then she lost the position because of the pandemic.</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;">Cindy persisted again and found a new job, but it wasn’t a good fit. With help from OOD, Cindy, who refused to give up, found a position where she enjoys helping others. </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;">A guest on the OOD Works podcast, Cindy explains her philosophy on persistence and shares about the rewarding job she has today. She is joined by Dawn Coleman, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, who served as Cindy’s counselor through the Bureau of Services for Visually Impaired.</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;">Tune in to <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2h0YmwuY29tL3RyYWNrL0FGNkM4Ni93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNDU3NDkyLzEyNDkzOTUzLWNpbmR5LXNodW5rLWRvZXNuLXQtZ2l2ZS11cC1hbmQtbGFuZHMtdGhlLXJpZ2h0LWpvYi5tcDM_ZG93bmxvYWQ9dHJ1ZSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MjguNzU5MzAyNjEifQ.69HKjzLTsLAOY07GpHQ4yYTJ5FuV72lOL4S655Ns8lM/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">episode 46</a> wherever you listen to podcasts by searching “OOD Works.” Transcripts and MP3 files are available on the <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb29kLm9oaW8uZ292L2Fib3V0LXVzL2NvbW11bmljYXRpb25zL3BvZGNhc3RzL3BvZGNhc3RzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQyOC43NTkzMDI2MSJ9.jwipzL6EEdPhvnB2fiDkJw6bLyWpPQmlVlwinElsmAA/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">OOD website</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;">Director Miller Provides Budget Testimony</h1>
<img class="govd_template_image" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OHOOD/2023/04/7531877/4712393/director-miller-with-ood-staff-at-senate-budget-tes_crop.jpg" style="width: 570px; height: auto; -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; line-height: 1; outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; border: none;" alt="Director Miller with OOD staff at Ohio Senate budget testimony" width="570" height="428" data-unique-identifier=""><p class="gd_caption" style="width: 100%; text-align: left; font-size: 8pt; font-style: italic; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; margin: 0;" align="left">A variety of OOD staff were present at the budget testimony to show their support. From left to right: Michael Graham, Legislative Liaison; Susan Pugh, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation; Tanika Lawrence, Senior Disability Claims Adjudicator; Shannon Hopp, Senior Disability Claims Adjudicator; Director Kevin Miller; Sahar Kahn, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Orville Sharp, Business Enterprise Specialist; Chesney Barnett, Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor; Maria Seaman, Chief Fiscal Officer/Deputy Director of the Division of Fiscal Management; Pam Laing, Finance Manager; and Roya Hood, Vocational Rehabilitation Program Administrator.</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;">Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted’s biennial <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZ2NjMDIuc2FmZWxpbmtzLnByb3RlY3Rpb24ub3V0bG9vay5jb20vP3VybD1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRm9ibS5vaGlvLmdvdiUyRmhvbWUlMkZuZXdzLWFuZC1ldmVudHMlMkZHb3Zlcm5vciUyQkRlV2luZSUyQkV4ZWN1dGl2ZSUyQkJ1ZGdldCUyQkZZJTJCMjAyNC0yMDI1JmRhdGE9MDUlN0MwMSU3Q2tpbS5qdW1wJTQwb29kLm9oaW8uZ292JTdDYTk3MTlkNWMwNTU2NGRlNTEyMWQwOGRiMDVmYzBjYjUlN0M1MGY4ZmNjNDk0ZDg0ZjA3ODRlYjM2ZWQ1N2M3YzhhMiU3QzAlN0MwJTdDNjM4MTEwMzUyMzI2MzYwNjcwJTdDVW5rbm93biU3Q1RXRnBiR1pzYjNkOGV5SldJam9pTUM0d0xqQXdNREFpTENKUUlqb2lWMmx1TXpJaUxDSkJUaUk2SWsxaGFXd2lMQ0pYVkNJNk1uMCUzRCU3QzMwMDAlN0MlN0MlN0Mmc2RhdGE9ZkhiZGNIOTdnUjhPaHIxb29JZFUxbEslMkJMZjhUQndGJTJCbXNGU0ZJSlJ1OVUlM0QmcmVzZXJ2ZWQ9MCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MjguNzU5MzAyNjEifQ.wATUJoN6Zn2rSJGfI4OytRYWTVPjS9nAEC7-bX0U2AQ/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Executive Budget</a> for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 reinforces his dedication to making Ohio a Disability Inclusion State and Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. The proposed budget will allow OOD to secure the largest investment in its history to positively impact the lives of Ohioans 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;">On April 25, 2023, OOD Director Kevin L. Miller provided budget testimony to the Senate Health Committee.</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;">Director Miller said, “Through Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted’s budget, OOD will strategically expand programs and services to ensure that the employment needs of all Ohioans with disabilities are met.”</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;">To learn more, watch Director Miller’s on-demand testimony on <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb2hpb2NoYW5uZWwub3JnL3ZpZGVvL29oaW8tc2VuYXRlLWhlYWx0aC1jb21taXR0ZWUtNC0yNS0yMDIzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQyOC43NTkzMDI2MSJ9.ur7AYism2IX-Ggr3i6pB2YjyEb83VuMG5vh_2Ss2Hug/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">The Ohio Channel</a>, beginning at 43:55. </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;">Inherited Retinal Diseases Presentation on June 1 </h1>
<img class="govd_template_image" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/OHOOD/2023/04/7531894/foundation-fighting-blindness-and-opportunities-for_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="Foundation Fighting Blindness and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired logos" width="570" height="122" 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;">The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) and OOD’s Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) are teaming up this June to present information about inherited retinal disease (IRD) research, testing, and resources on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 6:00 p.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;">Presenting on behalf of Foundation Fighting Blindness are Ben Shaberman, Vice President of Science Communications, and Michelle Glaze, Director of Professional Outreach. Rehabilitation Program Specialist Lindsay Thomas will present for BSVI.</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;">Individuals with an IRD, loved ones, and professionals who provide IRD support or care are welcome to attend. <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdGlueXVybC5jb20vZmZib29kYnN2aSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MjguNzU5MzAyNjEifQ.6hCgXdogeAPG6FCUW9wPKNF2TWHTUwr6Uu3JmcQoLVU/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Join the webinar via Zoom</a> at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2023.</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;">Statewide Celebration of In-Demand Jobs is Next Week</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 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. 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. </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;">Example Career Pathways available in Ohio include: </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;"><strong>Career Technical Education</strong> - 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. </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;"><strong>Pre-Apprenticeships </strong>- teaches entry-level technical and job-readiness skills for an apprentice occupation to prepare students for a formal Registered Apprenticeship training program upon graduation. </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;"><strong>College Credit Plus</strong> - helps students earn college and high school credits simultaneously by taking college courses from local colleges or universities while in high school. </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;"><strong>Industry-Recognized Credentials</strong> - demonstrates the knowledge and skills students gain through hands-on learning in a specific job or industry.</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;">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. </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;">Organizations can add their event to the statewide interactive event map by emailing <a href="mailto:In-DemandJobs@JFS.Ohio.Gov" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">In-DemandJobs@JFS.Ohio.Gov</a> with the event title, date, time, and a short description of 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;">To learn more about In-Demand Jobs Week and to view the statewide interactive event map, visit <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdG9wam9icy5vaGlvLmdvdi93cHMvcG9ydGFsL2dvdi9pbmRlbWFuZC9saXN0IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQyOC43NTkzMDI2MSJ9.p0MnCFP0dnlSeZHys_GybFB7VdcsNnwQPlvNlCLPCzw/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">TopJobs.Ohio.Gov</a>. With questions, please email <a href="mailto:In-DemandJobs@JFS.Ohio.Gov" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">In-DemandJobs@JFS.Ohio.Gov</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;">National Interpreter Appreciation Day</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;">May 3, 2023 is National Interpreter Appreciation Day. OOD celebrates American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and the service they provide.</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;">Interpreters help break down language barriers and establish clear communication. Their combination of skill and care for others helps ensure equal access to information. </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;">Thank you, interpreters, for all that you do! </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: DNR Activities and Facilities</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 Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers facilities that allow visitors of all abilities to enjoy the outdoors. Watch a <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9UEtGZ29JcGlBcE0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNDI4Ljc1OTMwMjYxIn0.y98IIjEGiWodsg7gMjssA_peLYgP2LEe0_AzJ75Y2nI/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">video</a> to learn more. </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;">DNR’s accessible activities and facilities <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb2hpb2Ruci5nb3YvZ28tYW5kLWRvL291dGRvb3IvYWNjZXNzaWJsZS1hY3Rpdml0aWVzLWZhY2lsaXRpZXMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNDI4Ljc1OTMwMjYxIn0.-GEUhURLzaz4G3xRvanwXBkWDF8g6rVyV8715BmAUKk/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">webpage</a> can help you find a public area that offers your favorite outdoor activity. You can also contact the nearest <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb2hpb2Ruci5nb3Yvd3BzL3BvcnRhbC9nb3Yvb2Ruci9kaXNjb3Zlci1hbmQtbGVhcm4vc2FmZXR5LWNvbnNlcnZhdGlvbi9hYm91dC1vZG5yL3dpbGRsaWZlL3dpbGRsaWZlLWNvbnRhY3RzL2Rpc3RyaWN0LW9mZmljZXMtd2lsZGxpZmUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNDI4Ljc1OTMwMjYxIn0.iYc1ab9h66wDplBaA3zShAg5K95njGico-Ccw8VwbDI/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Wildlife District Office</a> or <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb2hpb2Ruci5nb3Yvd3BzL3BvcnRhbC9nb3Yvb2Ruci9kaXNjb3Zlci1hbmQtbGVhcm4vc2FmZXR5LWNvbnNlcnZhdGlvbi9hYm91dC1vZG5yL2RpdmlzaW9uLXBhcmtzLXdhdGVyY3JhZnQvY29udGFjdC1wYXJrcy13YXRlcmNyYWZ0LzFzdGF0ZS1wYXJrLW9mZmljZXMiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNDI4Ljc1OTMwMjYxIn0.zpX6OOTgfDHSUOGW-rsHsU1CSdoN9fnf6Jvp_Flp5AY/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">State Park Office</a> for more information. </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;">In the News</h1>
<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; line-height: 1.4; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;"><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LjEwdHYuY29tL2FydGljbGUvbmV3cy9jb21tdW5pdHkvY29ubmVjdGluZy1wZW9wbGUtd2l0aC1hdXRpc20tdG8tam9icy81MzAtZTVlZTUzZDktMTliMC00ZmE1LThlYWItODBiNGJlMmY0YmU1IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQyOC43NTkzMDI2MSJ9.iLLAqiKybt7mLa76hWCEHb5FppUrVqmkw8WGk1nBveA/s/482967676/br/167071263131-l" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #5670D2;">Central Ohio Advocates Working to Connect People with Autism to Jobs</a></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;">WBNS, 4-26-23</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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