We're closing out our #NDEAM Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) spotlight series with Shelby Koehler, a Senior VRC serving Ohioans with disabilities through Ohio College2Careers in the Southeast region!
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#MeetTheTeam #ThePeopleBehindPossibility
64 scheduled interviews. 26 employers. One day of career connections! 💼
On October 8, the East Central area team brought employers and job seekers together in Canton for a job fair and hiring event celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM)!

ALT Seated from left to right: Darlene Tommelleo, Kelly Jordan, Danielle Flickinger, Melanie Seckler, Brent Hilliard Standing from left to right: Ron Klonowski, Logan Little, Teresa Johnson, Director Kevin Miller, Kristen Ballinger, Annatashia Iverson, Marc Manheim, Maureen Groover, Ernest Wiley, Danica Woodard, Angela Blatz, Sheri Bash, Josh Nason, Janelle Snedden, Rebecca Lyons, Jenifer Jordan, David Gates, Julia Kinsey, Dan Osborne, Nicole Rhinehart.
Trick-or-Treat, your way! 🍬
🍬 Choose comfortable costumes.
🍬 Make visibility a priority.
🍬 Plan accessible routes.
🍬 Take sensory breaks.
🍬 Go at your own pace.
Halloween looks different for everyone.
#AccessibleHalloween #HalloweenSafety
Meet Duane Rohr from @cvspharmacy! 🙌
He's been participating in hiring events this October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) and making connections that lead to employment opportunities.
This week in our #NDEAM Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) spotlight series, we're highlighting Tabbatha Ball in Ohio's Southwest Region! 🙌
She works primarily with high schoolers & young adults, helping them celebrate their successes.
➡️ bit.ly/4yHkMYr
Meet Mitchell Bensman, OOD Administrative Professional, who will be representing the United States with @usadeafbaseball at the 2026 World Deaf Baseball Championship in Japan. ⚾
Join us in wishing him & the rest of Team USA the best of luck! 🍀
➡️ bit.ly/4iwCCIO
#DYK? Ohio rest area businesses are operated by entrepreneurs who are legally blind? OOD's Business Enterprise (BE) program provides training, licensure, & support!
During #BlindnessAwarenessMonth, watch our video now playing at Ohio rest areas.
➡️ ood.ohio.gov/be-program
Halloween fun has no age limit! 🎃
A recent #Halloween celebration in Boardman is putting the spotlight on something worth celebrating year round: creative and fun ways for adults with disabilities to connect, participate, and enjoy their communities!
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From classroom layouts to accessible technology & more, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) helps school districts create learning environments that support students with disabilities.
➡️ Check out this video from @OHFacilities!
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Let's make #Halloween more accessible!
👻 Keep pathways clear.
👻 Light your entrances.
👻 Offer non-food treats.
👻 Respect different communication styles.
👻 Consider sensory needs.
#DisabilityInclusion #HalloweenSafety
What happens when you bring services directly to the community? 🚐
In our latest LinkedIn article, OOD's mobile services unit staff shares how partnerships, flexibility, & meeting people where they are can help expand access across Ohio.
➡️ bit.ly/4jwqCIq
Meet Doné Smith! After experiencing a stroke five years ago, Doné Smith of Cincinnati is ready to get back to work. With support from OOD, she is looking for a position in customer service or administration. Good luck, Doné! 🍀
#NDEAM #NDEAM2026
Our new #AccessibleOhio blog, "Screen Reader Compatibility for Common Platforms," explores how people who are blind or have low vision navigate digital content using screen readers, keyboard shortcuts, and other accessibility features.
Learn more: ➡️ ood.ohio.gov/accessible-ohio…
#OCALICONLINE is back November 17-20! 💻
Explore practical sessions on employment, transition, self-advocacy, assistive tech, neurodivergent employees & more—all from your phone or computer.
Plus, help @OCALIofficial celebrate 20 years of support! 🎉
conference.ocali.org/
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Ohioans with disabilities bring valuable skills, perspectives, & talents to workplaces statewide. #NDEAM is an opportunity to celebrate those contributions & continue building pathways to meaningful careers. Proud of the work @OhioOOD & our partners are doing this month.
Talent deserves opportunity. 💼
For #NDEAM, @OOD_Director Kevin Miller reflects on progress, partnership, & the disability-inclusive hiring events connecting job seekers and employers across Ohio this month.
Watch our 2026 NDEAM video now! 🎥
Meet Jenna! After completing mock interviews with OOD, she felt confident and ready—and it paid off with two retail job interviews. We’re cheering you on, Jenna! 🎉
#OODWorks
When you see a person with a disability who you think might need assistance, always ask first before helping, and be sure to wait for a response. 💡
#DisabilityEtiquetteTips #TipTuesday
Next time you stop at an Ohio rest area, you might see a familiar message on screen! 👀
We're excited to share that OOD's new public service announcement (PSA) is now playing at rest areas statewide! 🎉
@ODOT_Statewide @OhioDevelopment
October 18-24 is #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek, a time to raise awareness of disabilities that may not be immediately apparent, including chronic pain, mental health conditions, dyslexia, neurological conditions, and more.
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