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Youth Program Beautifying Area Parks
The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in conjunction with OOD, is giving teens aged 14-20 a chance to learn about gainful employment through both hands-on and virtual programs.
Governor DeWine's Executive Budget
Governor Mike DeWine’s biennial Executive Budget for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 reinforces his commitment to Ohioans with Disabilities.
Ohio Agency Supports Students with Disabilities, Including as They Transition to Work
OOD Director Kevin Miller explains the agency offers early and continued support for students with disabilities transitioning to work.
OOD to Host Training Series for Employers on Supporting Employees with Disabilities and Accessible Work Environments
Moments after taking office, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2019-03D establishing Ohio as a Disability Inclusion State & Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. OOD is honoring the Executive Order’s second anniversary by hosting “The Employers’ ADA Handbook,” a five-part series to help employers navigate the ADA.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Simeon Fess' Impact on People with Disabilities
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine marks the 100th Anniversary of Vocational Rehabilitation and OOD's 50th anniversary by sharing Senator Simeon Fess' work.
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Priya Prepares for Her Future
07/15/21 - Priya Goddard, a 2021 participant of the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) in Cleveland, shares that everybody on the autism spectrum has th
