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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.
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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.
Agencies Look to Find Employment for Those with Disabilities
Kevin Miller, Director of OOD, talked to Spectrum News 1's Mike Kallmeyer about how the agency is helping Ohioans.
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Proposed Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-2023
03/25/21 - Director Kevin Miller and Chief Financial Officer Maria Seaman discuss the Governor's proposed budget for OOD for fiscal years 2022-202
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