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Additional Support for College Students with Disabilities

On August 24, 2022, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he is investing an additional $2.1 million to assist Ohio college students with disabilities.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022

NDEAM is held every October to celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and raise awareness regarding the employment of people with disabilities.

The Employers’ Reasonable Accommodation Handbook Webinar Series

OOD is hosting a six-part webinar series to help employers identify ways to provide reasonable accommodations for all disability types.

Communication Card to Help Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals Communicate with Law Enforcement

A new communication card helps individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing exchange information with law enforcement.

Assisting Job Seekers

In August 2022, we helped 456 people reach their goal of employment.

Welcome to Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. This empowerment is accomplished through our Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). Our Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS) also plays an important role by establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.

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Do You or Anyone in Your Family Have a Disability?

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Individuals with Disabilities

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Are You a Provider?

Discover important updates and resources

Information for Providers

Are You an Employer?

Check out our employer resources and awards

Information for Employers

Search for a Provider

A tool designed to help individuals who are receiving services from OOD select a service provider.

OOD Works

Got a disability and want to work? Click here to get started!

OhioMeansJobs

Find additional information and resources for job and career needs.

OhioMeansJobs

Find additional information and resources for job and career needs.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022 Proclamation

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted proclaim October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Woman Graduates Drug Court Program

Anietra “Neech” has overcome challenges thanks to a team that includes OOD Jobs for Recovery.

Ohio Initiative to Increase Financial Support for College Students with Disabilities

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and OOD invested $2.1 million to aid college students with disabilities.

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Eric Petersen’s Remarkable Recovery from a Motorcycle Accident

09/15/22 - Former Marine and firefighter, Eric Petersen had a near-fatal motorcycle accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Through ye

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OOD Works e-Newsletter 9-30-2022

Erik's resiliency helped him to overcome challenges along his journey through college. Working with Ohio College2Careers Counselor (Ohi

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