All About Sensory Inclusion
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Event
This webinar will offer strategies and tools you can use to ensure your workplace and community spaces are equipped for individuals to manage their sensory needs.
This webinar will address:
The meaning of sensory inclusion;
Ways to accommodate sensory needs in the workplace and in community spaces;
Universal design concepts to create sensory inclusion in your work and community environment;
Presenters: Cynthia L. Crews, Business Relations Specialist and Tanya K. Vela, OTR/L, ADAC, Accessible Ohio Specialist
Cynthia L. Crews
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Business Relations Specialist
Cynthia is the Business Relations Specialist for Southwest Ohio with the Division of Employer and Innovation Services at OOD. In this role, Cynthia supports Ohio’s businesses in their efforts to hire and retain individuals with disabilities. Cynthia joined OOD in January 2014 and holds a master’s degree in public administration, a bachelor’s degree in political science, and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education-comprehensive social studies.
Tanya K. Vela, OTR/L, ADAC
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Accessible Ohio Specialist
Tanya is the Accessible Ohio Specialist for Southeast Ohio. In this role, Tanya supports Ohio’s businesses, communities, venues, and attraction to be accessible and inclusive through individualized consultations, education, and resources. In addition to being a registered and licensed occupational therapist with a bachelor’s degree, Tanya has a master’s degree in health care administration. She is also a certified Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.
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