Services

The loss of vision is a challenge faced by Ohio’s aging population, but Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) can help citizens overcome this challenge and maintain their independence.

In order to maintain employment, look for employment, or participate in training for employment, some Ohioans with severe physical disabilities may require a personal care attendant/aide to assist them with activities of daily living (ADLs).

To aid Ohioans with severe physical disabilities in their quest for independent, OOD offers services to help people live independently.

OOD provides partial funding to eight partners around the state so that individuals with hearing loss, potential employers, and communities have information to allow individuals with hearing loss to fully integrate into employment and other activities.

The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) provides individuals with disabilities services and supports necessary to help them attain and maintain employment.

OOD helps students with disabilities successfully transition from school to work.

An explanation of OOD's services for the visually impaired, the application process, eligibility, and additional resources.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives all submitted applications for Social Security disability benefits (both SSDI and SSI).