Mark Seifarth

Register for July 8,9,16 Webinars: Advocacy Training Series

Build Your Advocacy Skills! Join the Advocacy Training Series

The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), along with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, is holding three training sessions on advocacy basics presented by Disability Rights Ohio in July. Learn how to strengthen your advocacy skills!

All sessions will be done via Zoom webinars. Sessions include:

The Basics of Advocacy: The Basics of Advocacy: Come learn what advocacy is, and how you can be involved for yourself and others.
July 8, 2025 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ats1basics

The Legislative Process: Learn how the ideas of people become laws from the work that is done by elected officials.
July 9, 2025 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ats2leg

Engaging with Policymakers: Learn how you can tell policymakers and elected officials how you feel about topics.
July 16, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Register here: https://bit.ly/ats3ewp

Captioning and Sign Language will be available. For questions, please contact the Ohio SILC at info@ohiosilc.org.

This project was supported, in part by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, under grant number 2401OHSCDD from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

REGISTER ABOVE for Individual Sessions

Advocacy Training Series Flyer Posted Below

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Register: July 8th Webinar Celebrating the ADA: How Assistive Technology (AT) Supports Daily Life and Work

Celebrating the ADA: How Assistive Technology (AT) Supports Daily Life and Work

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

3:00 PM EDT – 4:30 PM EDT

REGISTER: Register for Webinar on July 8: Celebrating the ADA: How AT Supports Daily Life and Work(link is external)

Web / Online

 

Join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for a special webinar in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with a focus on how technology is shaping the future of accessibility.

The ADA affirms a simple but powerful principle: individuals with disabilities who want to work should be able to work. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, there have been advancements made with tools to increase accessibility. At the same time, there are basic assistive technology (AT) tools that continue to be overlooked as a solution.

The webinar panel from the Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training Center (AT3 Center) will focus on increasing access to and acquisition of AT tools across the lifespan. The panel will share examples of how AT is a critical bridge to helping break down barriers and provide innovative approaches for one to be more independent within the workplace and the broader community.

Registrants can note accommodation needs, such as captioning or sign language, on the registration page. The webinar will be live captioned (with Spanish machine translations) and have ASL interpretation available.

Webinars are recorded and posted with supporting materials on the DETAC website at: aoddisabilityemploymenttacenter.com

The Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to provide evidence-based training and technical assistance to Administration on Disabilities grantees for improving competitive integrated employment and economic outcomes for individuals with disabilities across the nation.

Cost of Event:  Free

Registration Requirement: Required

Register for Webinar on July 8: Celebrating the ADA: How AT Supports Daily Life and Work(link is external)

For More Information on This Event: 

Register for Webinar on July 8: Celebrating the ADA: How AT Supports Daily Life and Work(link is external)

Sponsoring Organization(s) of Event: 

Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC)

Audience(s): 

  • Architects/Contractors
  • Business
  • Employer
  • People with Disabilities
  • State and Local Government

Topic: 

  • ADA Anniversary

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REGISTER NOW! ADA 35th Anniversary Webinar Series July 8,15,22,29 – Oregon Disabilities Commission/Oregon DRO/NW ADA Center

2025 ADA Celebration Events – The 35th anniversary of the ADA

This July, the Oregon Disabilities Commission, Northwest ADA Center and Disability Rights Oregon will host a weekly webinar series to recognize and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Weekly webinar series

Join us for online sessions every Tuesday in July from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time (2:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
ADA 35 webinar flyer Folleto en español

Session information

Register for sessions on Zoom

Tuesday, July 8

Striving for educational access and equity for students with disabilities
Panelists will share their lived struggles and successes within Oregon’s K-12 and Higher Education system. Panelists will also provide information and resources on how to navigate education settings with a disability.

Tuesday, July 15

Working towards equal access employment for people with disabilities
Panelists will cover topics on how to navigate and understand employment options for people with disabilities.

Tuesday, July 22

Guest presenters Hannah and Shane Burcaw: Squirmy and Grubs
Hannah and Shane Burcaw are relationship vloggers changing the way society understands disability.

Tuesday, July 29

Oregon’s journey to accessibility: removing barriers
Panelists will highlight how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act changed disability policy and services in Oregon.

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Remember To Register Today: nTIDE Lunch & Learn July 3rd @ NOON – Special Episode: ADA Generation – Employment Insights from a Disability Advocate

National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series – corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report – live via Zoom Webinar sharing the latest nTIDE findings. Also will provide news and updates from the field of Disability Employment and host an invited panelist who will discuss current disability-related findings and events.

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnYNmK50SI-wWB3RQ6DXog

  • 12:00 pm: Introduction & Welcome
    Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
  • 12:10 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report
    • Release John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation
    • The Numbers Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
  • 12:40 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability Employment
    Denise Rozell, Director of Policy Innovation, AUCD
  • 12:55 pm: Guest Presenter: Josie Badger, SPAN Parent Advocacy
  • 1:15 pm: Open Question & Answer period for attendees

Note. All webinars will be recorded and closed captioned and will be added to our website archives along with full transcripts following the live broadcast.

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnYNmK50SI-wWB3RQ6DXog

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Webinar June 25th 1-2:30PM ET – Top 5 Things to Know About Aging in America – Alliance For Heath Policy

WEBINAR:
Top 5 Things to Know About Aging in America 
Insights for the Health Policy Community
Wednesday, June 25 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET

Register for the webinar

What to expect from the webinar: 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the many programs and resources tied to aging, you’re not alone. 
This webinar will help you understand the four foundational policies identified by Alliance experts—Medicare, Medicaid, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Older Americans Act (OAA)—that have the greatest impact on aging populations.
Our panel of experts will share their go-to resources for understanding and staying up to date on the key aging policies (and why these policies matter). Speakers will also highlight innovations and emerging models from across the country that offer a glimpse into the future of aging policy. 


This free, nonpartisan webinar is open to the public and designed to give policymakers, staffers, advocates, and curious minds the tools to engage more meaningfully with the policies shaping aging in America.
This webinar was made possible thanks to 2025 Signature Series Champion Sponsors Elevance Health, GSK, and Kaiser Permanente. 

Register for the webinar

Webinar speakers:

Rob Lott - Edited
Rob Lott (Moderator)Senior Deputy Editor, Health Affairs
Tricia Neuman - Edited
Tricia NeumanSenior Vice President, Executive Director for Program on Medicare Policy, KFF
Rebecca Vallas - Edited
Rebecca VallasCEO, National Academy of Social Insurance
Abby Cox - Edited
Abby CoxSenior Director of Aging Policy, Advancing States

About the Alliance’s Signature Series: 

For the past decade, the Signature Series has been the Alliance for Health Policy’s flagship annual program that brings together cross-sector experts to examine the most challenging issues in health policy. Each year, the Series uncovers key insights and translates them into accessible, nonpartisan education for policymakers and the public.

The 2025 Signature Series on “Aging in America” brings together the best and brightest minds from across the health care and policy landscape to examine how our system measures up to the needs of an aging population, and how we can best educate policymakers to be ready to take on the challenge. Events include a thought leader workshop, webinar, public summit, and congressional briefing. 

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Webinar June 19th 1-2PM – Building College Pathways to Employment – Inclusive Postsecondary Education

A Panel on Collaboration between Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies and Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs

June 19, 2025 1 – 2PM ET Online via Zoom

Cost: Free to attend. Registration is required: https://tacqe.com/login/?aid=UTA_24381&redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftacqe.com%2Ftrainings%2Fbuilding-college-pathways%2F

CRC Credits: 1 CRC credit available.

This webinar will provide an overview of the current national landscape of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs, including key features and insights from federally funded model demonstration projects.

IPSE is designed to allow students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to continue learning on higher education campuses.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the role of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services in supporting students enrolled in IPSE programs. The session will also highlight relevant federal legislation and guidance to inform the integration of IPSE within the broader scope of VR services.

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Webinar June 10th 1-2PM ED – What is Disability Under the ADA

Free Webinar – What is a Disability?

Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1-2 p.m. ET

Presenters: Joe Zesski, Program Manager Northeast ADA Center

Understanding what disability means under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be tricky. People often have their own preconceptions of what disability means or may assume a definition for disability from laws other than the ADA. This webinar explores the definition of disability under the ADA, its interpretation, and where it applies under the law. It also discusses how the ADA’s definition of disability is often different from definitions used by service providers, federal programs, and advocates.

Register for What is a Disability webinar

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Webinar June 10th 4-5:30PM ET AAPD Technology Forum – new ADA Title II web accessibility rule

American Association of People with Disabilities Technology Forum

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET

Location: Zoom (link upon registration) Format: Virtual

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zbr-i4RkMaV-RCvIwplz0JWN367uv4vRnliH0UwUjAw/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true#responses

This forum will bring together legal experts, policy leaders, and state officials to explore the legal, administrative, and policy dimensions of the new ADA Title II web accessibility rule. The conversation will shed light on compliance timelines, interpretation of key provisions, implementation strategies, and accountability frameworks.

The session will include 45 minutes of expert presentations followed by 45 minutes of audience Q&A, allowing ample time for direct engagement with our speakers.

This session is particularly relevant for:

  • People with disabilities and disability rights advocates
  • State and local government agencies
  • ADA coordinators
  • Educational institutions and public libraries
  • Organizations supporting or advising on disability policy

Featured Speakers

We are honored to welcome a distinguished panel of experts, including:

  • Ashley Bloom, Chief Information Accessibility Officer, State of Massachusetts
  • Andrew Drummond, Director of Accessibility, State of Maryland
  • Eve Hill, Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy; Leading Civil Rights Attorney

Notably, both Massachusetts and Maryland are among the first states to appoint statewide web accessibility officers. Our speakers will share unique insights into their respective policy approaches, administrative innovations, and early implementation milestones.

Please note: This discussion will focus on policy and legal frameworks, and will not cover technical specifications of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

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June 6th Webinar: Lunch & Learn 12-1 ET National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE)

nTIDE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

ntide kessler logo

June 6, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHzgoryTSvuGnBEp-lakAw#/registration

National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series is scheduled on the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. The live Zoom Webinar will share the results of the latest nTIDE findings. Also, the Webinar includes news and updates from the field of Disability Employment, plus an invited panelist who will discuss current disability related findings and events.

  • 12:00 pm: Introduction & Welcome
    Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
  • 12:10 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report
    • Release John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation
    • The Numbers Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
  • 12:15 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability Employment
    Denise Rozell, Director of Policy Innovation, AUCD
  • 12:30 pm: Guest Presenter:  
  • 12:45 pm: Open Question & Answer period for attendees

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHzgoryTSvuGnBEp-lakAw#/registration

Note. All webinars will be recorded and closed captioned and will be added to our website archives along with full transcripts following the live broadcast.

Presenters

Andrew Houtenville is a man with very short gray hair and beard in a brown suit

Andrew Houtenville, PhD, is a Professor of Economics and Research Director of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Houtenville is extensively involved in disability statistics and employment policy research. He has published widely in the areas of disability statistics and the economic status of people with disabilities. He is the Principal Investigator on the NIDILRR-funded Employment Policy and Measurement Rehabilitation and Research Training Center. Dr. Houtenville received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of New Hampshire in 1999 & was a National Institute on Aging Post-Doctoral Fellow at Syracuse University in 1998/1999.

John O'Neill is a man with short gray hair and round glasses, wearing a suit and tie.

John O’Neill, PhD is the director of employment and disability research at Kessler Foundation and has over 28 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation as a rehabilitation counselor educator, disability employment researcher, and advisor to state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Dr. O’Neill has been a PI or co-PI on six NIDILRR funded, five-year research and training centers focusing on TBI and community integration, disability statistics, disability employment service system, and how individual and contextual factors relate to employment outcomes among people with disabilities.

Denise Rozell is a woman with short reddish blond hair and red glasses

Denise M. Rozell, JD is the Director of Policy Innovation at the AUCD. Prior to joining AUCD, she spent fifteen years as Assistant Vice President for State Government Relations with Easter Seals. Denise was the primary resource to Easter Seals 75 affiliates in building capacity to increase awareness of and support for Easter Seals in state government. Prior to that, Denise was the Executive Director of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, an international membership organization for the professionals serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Occidental College in Los Angeles and a juris doctorate from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California in Berkeley.

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WHzgoryTSvuGnBEp-lakAw#/registration

Mark Seifarth

Watch Live YouTube: June 4 @ Noon ET: How Cutting Medicaid Threatens Ohioans in Crisis – Columbus Metropolitan Club

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Forum begins 12:00 pm

Unraveling Recovery: How Cutting Medicaid Threatens Ohioans in Crisis

LINK TO COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN CLUB LIVE YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@cbusmetroclub/streams

Optimal Health Series

Is Ohio headed for a crisis in health coverage, especially for mental health and addiction services? More than a decade ago, Ohio’s Medicaid expansion was a game changer, extending coverage to over 700,000 Ohioans and providing a lifeline to thousands of Ohioans in need of mental health and addiction treatment services. Expansion worked: uninsured rates dropped, medical debt decreased, health improved, and emergency room visits went down. In just four years, 630,000 Ohioans received treatment for mental illness or substance use disorder, a victory in the fight against opioid addiction. In 2024, forty percent of adults covered by expansion had a primary mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnosis.

These gains may now be in jeopardy: Governor DeWine’s new proposed biennial budget includes a so-called “kill-switch” provision that would automatically end mental health and addiction services provided through the expansion if federal Medicaid funding is reduced.

With key leaders and policy experts, we’ll unpack the impact Medicaid has had on health outcomes in Ohio and the consequences facing patients in recovery if the state’s landmark care expansion is abandoned.

FEATURING:

Oyauma Garrison President & CEO, Maryhaven Read More

Rachelle A. Martin Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Franklin County Read More

Amy Bush Stevens Amy Bush Stevens Consulting, LLC, Consultant to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio Read More

MODERATOR: Greg Moody Director, Professional Development and State of Ohio Leadership Institute, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University Read More

LINK TO COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN CLUB LIVE YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@cbusmetroclub/streams