Information for Employers
We understand that you are in business to make a profit. A collaborative effort with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) can help your business increase productivity, morale, and your bottom line. Let’s Build a Partnership!
What We Do
- Link Ohio’s largest pool of diverse workers to employers
- Connect employers with college students with disabilities seeking internships or assistance with recruitment of recent graduates.
- Create a culture for a diverse workforce through customizable disability awareness training
- Streamline onboarding by helping employers find qualified job seekers
- Increase worker retention by offering enhanced follow-up after placement
- Provide information about worksite accessibility and Title I of the ADA
Check out this video to learn more about how our services can help your business!
Who We Are
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. The Division of Employer and Innovation Services works to raise awareness of OOD’s mission with employer partners, to promote a talent pool of qualified candidates, and to support businesses in the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Reach out to a Business Relations Specialist today to start a partnership with OOD.
Download Our Fact Sheet OOD Fact Sheet- Employer and Innovation Services and "Your Business Is Our Priority”.
Upcoming Webinar
The Employers’ Reasonable Accommodation Toolkit
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This accompaniment to 2022's The Reasonable Accommodation Handbook is designed to help employers recognize resources and tools to include in a reasonable accommodation (RA) toolkit.
Employer Webinars
See upcoming and past Employer Webinars, sorted by topic.
Employer Resources
The Employers' Reasonable Accommodation Handbook
A six-part webinar series that discusses various topics related to the reasonable accommodation process and how it relates to different disabilities.
Ohio TechCred
Ohio's TechCred Program gives businesses the chance to upskill current and future employees.
Accessible Communications in the Workplace
Tools for enhancing Accessibility in the Workplace.
Assistive Technology in the Workplace
A description of various assistive technologies and how they can assist in creating a more accessible workplace.
Employer Partner Jobs List
Current job openings and featured opportunities for Employer Partners.
Employer Webinars
Employer Webinars created by OOD's Division of Employer and Innovation Services.
Supervisors and Title I of the ADA
This training was recorded live on 7/14/2021.
The Employers’ ADA Handbook
A five part webinar series to help employers navigate Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).