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
- 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 resources and information about ADA and tax incentives
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.
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
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The Employers' ADA Handbook - RAs and Undue Hardship Join us for the second session in a five-part training series to help employers navigate Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Archived Webinars
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The Employers’ ADA Handbook – Title I Overview The first session in a five-part training series to help employers navigate Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Recorded January 13, 2021 |
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Top 10 Accessibility Resolutions Learn how to develop a comprehensive approach for creating an accessible workplace through discussion of 10 accessibility components. Recorded December 16, 2020 |
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Job Developers and Job Coaches in the Workplace Learn how job developers and job coaches assist job seekers and employees with disabilities in finding and retaining competitive employment. Recorded November 19, 2020 |
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This training answers employers’ frequently asked questions about navigating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the accessibility guidelines for the physical and digital environments, and general ideas for reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Recorded October 21, 2020 |
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Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process Learn what components are beneficial to include in the reasonable accommodation process in the workplace. Recorded September 17, 2020 |
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Inclusive Hiring: Applicants with Disabilities Learn best practices to foster a hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for candidates with disabilities. Recorded August 20, 2020
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Learn about disability etiquette and proper language usage, practical examples for how to have respectful interactions with people with disabilities, and hear first-hand accounts from people with disabilities. Recorded July 16, 2020 |
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Supporting Employees with Disabilities during COVID-19 Learn about various communication best practices, and the option to utilize remote job coaching to support employees with disabilities during COVID-19. Recorded June 18, 2020 |
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Mental Health Disabilities in the Workplace Learn best practices and techniques to enable job performance for employees with mental health disabilities. Recorded May 14, 2020 |
Employer Resources

The Employers’ ADA Handbook – Title I Overview
Learn about the purpose of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Recorded January 13, 2021
The Employers’ ADA Handbook – Title I Overview

Top 10 Accessibility Resolutions
Please join us for this free training for employers on December 16 at 10 a.m.
Top 10 Accessibility Resolutions

Urgent Jobs List
Potential job opportunities with employers who have urgent hiring needs.
Urgent Jobs List

Job Developers and Job Coaches in the Workplace
This recorded training was hosted live on November 19, 2020.
Job Developers and Job Coaches in the Workplace

Accessibility Hour with OOD
This recorded training was hosted live on October 21, 2020.
Accessibility Hour with OOD

Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process Training
This recorded training was hosted live on September 17, 2020.
Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process Training

Inclusive Hiring: Applicants with Disabilities Training
This recorded training was hosted live on August 20, 2020.
Inclusive Hiring: Applicants with Disabilities Training

Disability Etiquette Training
This recorded training was hosted live on July 16, 2020.
Disability Etiquette Training