Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Brianna Potter, Accessible Ohio Specialist, recently presented on #AccessibleOhio at Ohio Department of Natural Resources' NE District staff meeting at Wingfoot Lake State Park. Our partnership aims to increase accessibility and inclusion throughout Wingfoot Lake and Portage Lakes State Parks so that everyone can enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces!

Calling all sports fans! Exciting news – Cleveland is a finalist to host the 2030 USA Special Olympics! 🎉 The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission reports that their bid already has over 10,000 signatures, but they still need your help! Read this article from WKYC to learn more about the bid and how you can help make Ohio history today. #SpecialOlympics #DisabilityInclusion

In November, we honor and celebrate the cultural contributions of Native Americans. Did you know that Native American Heritage and disability history share a longstanding intersection? Today, many Native American artists, activists, and educators continue to be influential leaders in the disability rights movement. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments this month! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM #DisabilityHistory

May the festive lights of Diwali brighten your home today and every day! 🪔 Mattel, Inc. has collaborated with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre on a new Diwali-themed Barbie doll, strengthening their commitment to diversity and representation. Dongre says she hopes the collaboration will encourage "fans around the world to celebrate the beautiful heritage of Indian fashion and culture." #Diwali #HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #Diversity #Barbie

Meet Brianna Potter, Accessible Ohio Specialist within the Division of Employer and Innovation Services at OOD! ❤️     As an Accessible Ohio Specialist, Brianna provides organizations and businesses with resources and best practices for becoming more inclusive and accessible.    "The Accessible Ohio team’s work is aimed to make Ohio accessible and welcoming to all!" #MeetTheTeam #EmployeeSpotlight #BehindTheScenes

We have something special to share! 📰    Giant Eagle, Inc. is the 2024 winner of the Governor's Inclusive Employer Award! We commend their ongoing dedication to individuals with disabilities in the workplace. 🏆    "Giant Eagle exemplifies what it means to be an inclusive employer. Their dedication to sourcing candidates with disabilities not only enriches their workforce and sets a standard for businesses across Ohio," said Kevin L. Miller, OOD Director. "This partnership is a true win-win, benefiting both the company and the talented individuals they employ."    We also congratulate CareSource, Meijer, and The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH) for being recognized as Ohio Inclusive Employers. 🎉 For details ➡️ ️bit.ly/3Ytd8km #NDEAM

Tomorrow, we will be announcing the 2024 Governor's Inclusive Employer Award Winner! 🎉 Immediately after taking office, Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order establishing Ohio as a Disability Inclusion State. We are proud to partner with the Governor every year to award this honor. Stay tuned for more information. #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment

Inclusive outdoor recreation news! 🏕️ Golden String Inc.'s GabbaCamp has opened its first five cabins! This accessible campground is the result of a six-year dream. Director of Operations James Sutman said of the project: "We do a lot of work with neurodivergent folks. We thought the families and clients might need a break in a safe environment, where they could be around their peers." #DisabilityNews #OutdoorRecreation #OhioParks

National Disability Employment Awareness Month may be winding down, but that doesn't mean we're slowing our efforts! We've hosted hiring events alongside our employer partners all month and had an excellent turnout. We're more committed than ever to helping Ohioans with disabilities find meaningful employment. 🙌 #NDEAM #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

When we gather for events—conferences, festivals, and more—accessibility features ensure everyone can participate equitably. Our #AccessibleOhio Meetings & Events resource offers best practices for fostering inclusion, from venue selection to materials presentation. Use our Accessible Meetings & Events Checklist to plan effectively. More ➡️ bit.ly/4eLrLGc