Mark Seifarth

OOD Hosts Workplace Inclusion Webinar Series Supporting Ohioans with Disabilities

(COLUMBUS, OH)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Director Kevin L. Miller announced OOD’s new webinar series for 2025, which aims to foster both community and workplace inclusion for Ohioans with disabilities.

“Everyone has a role to play in making sure people with disabilities are welcomed and supported in our communities and workplaces,” said Governor DeWine. “This year’s webinar series is another step forward in our ongoing efforts in Ohio to promote inclusion and accessibility, and to empower all people to reach their full, God-given potential.”

“We invite you to join us for valuable insights on how to create communities and workplaces that are not only accessible but also embrace individuals with disabilities,” said Director Miller. “The series culminates with three webinars designed to equip employers with the tools they need to foster disability-inclusive workplaces.”

Webinar Schedule

  • January 15: Accessible Communications
  • February 19: Website Accessibility
  • March 19: Utilizing ADA Tools
  • April 17: All About Service Animals
  • May 21: Technology in the Workplace
  • June 18: Safety and Emergency Management
  • July 16: All About Sensory Inclusion
  • September 17: Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Inclusive Leadership
  • October 22: Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Attracting Diverse Talent
  • November 20: Disability-Inclusive Workplaces: Retaining Diverse Talent

All webinars begin at 10 a.m. and will be Microsoft Teams webinars.

LINK TO REGISTER FOR WEBINARS: https://ood.ohio.gov/information-for-employers/employer-events/all-events

Each webinar will be recorded and archived for future viewing. More information and registration links to all upcoming webinars can be found at Employer Events. People who participate in these webinars can earn professional development credits. More information is included below.

The no-cost webinar series marks the latest example of the administration’s commitment to making Ohio a national leader in accessibility.

Moments after taking the oath of office, one of Governor DeWine’s first actions was signing an executive order establishing Ohio as a Disability Inclusion State and Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities.

Under Governor DeWine’s leadership, OOD also launched Accessible Ohio. Through this initiative, Accessible Ohio Specialists work directly with communities, businesses, and other local partners to identify opportunities to enhance accessibility.

Accessible Ohio is one of many ways OOD supports and promotes businesses that prioritize inclusivity. OOD offers a bevy of information for employers, including an Inclusive Employer Toolkit designed to help employers recruit, hire, and retain employees with disabilities and foster an inclusive workplace.

OOD also recently awarded its annual Governor’s Inclusive Employer Award, which serves as an opportunity to spotlight businesses in Ohio that go above and beyond in supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

Webinar Credit Information

HRCI 2025 logo recertification provider.Each webinar has been approved for 1.00 HR (General) re-certification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ re-certification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) and 1.00 SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC) hour toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. While this training is not pre-approved for CESP Continuing Education (CE) credit, it aligns with CESP content, and verification of attendance will be provided upon request. These credits are available for attendees of the live broadcast.
Mark Seifarth

NOON TODAY: National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series 12/06/24

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lz_sZg77TGuMCNXhofsSxQ#/registration

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National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series — first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report — live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share the results of the latest nTIDE — Plus news and updates from the field of Disability Employment, as well as host 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 Presenters
  • 12:45 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_Lz_sZg77TGuMCNXhofsSxQ#/registration

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.

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OHIO Accessible Early Voting Through November 3rd & Accessible Voting on Election Day November 5th

EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING HOURS REMAINING FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER October 30 – November 1: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November 2: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

November 3: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

I voted early in Franklin County in Ohio. Signage was easy to see for curbside voting and used the International accessibility symbol

From Ohio Secretary of State Website on Accessible Early In-Person and Curbside Voting: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/voters-with-disabilities/early-voting/

Curbside Voting

Ohio voters with disabilities can vote curbside if they are physically unable to enter their early voting location. With curbside voting, two poll workers from opposite major political parties bring out a ballot, and voters have the option to sit in their vehicle to vote or vote at the door of the early voting location.

If early voting, arrangements must be made to vote curbside at the early voting location prior to arrival.

To get more information about curbside voting, contact your county board of elections.

Accessible Voting on Election Day

Tuesday, November 5: General Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Accessible Voting on Election Day From Ohio Secretary of State – November 5: General Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Here are accessible voting options for Ohio voters with disabilities on Election Day.

Voting In Person

In Ohio, every polling location is required to be accessible to ensure equal access for people with disabilities. Polling locations are required to have accessible voting equipment available, setup, and ready for voters to mark their ballot privately and independently.

Voters must cast their ballot at their designated polling location between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

Ohio voters can find their polling location by using our Find My Polling Location feature.

Curbside Voting

Ohio voters with disabilities can vote curbside, if they are physically unable to enter their polling location. With curbside voting, two poll workers from opposite major political parties bring out a ballot, and voters have the option to sit in their vehicle to vote or vote at the door of the polling location.

On Election Day, a voter with a disability may send another person into the polling location to inform poll workers of the voter’s desire to vote curbside.

To get more information about curbside voting at your polling location, contact your county board of elections.

Assistance Marking a Ballot

If a voter cannot mark their ballot, or needs assistance because of a disability, the voter may bring someone to help, or ask for assistance from two poll workers from opposite major political parties.

The voter may ask anyone to help, except for the following people:

  • a candidate whose name appears on the ballot
  • an employer or employer’s agent
  • an officer or agent of a union

No one who assists can tell a voter how to vote or disclose any information about how that person voted.

Accessible Voting Equipment

Accessible voting equipment is available at polling locations for voters who need assistance marking their ballot. Contact your board of elections for more information about these voting machine features:

  • Audio ballots
  • Braille and tactile lettering
  • Zoom screen/large print text
  • Screen/text color contrast
  • Screen height or tilt adjustments
  • Sip/puff navigation
  • Touch screen or push button navigation


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Mark Seifarth

10/11/24 12-1 PM ET Webinar – 2024 Kessler Foundation Nat’l Employment & Disability Survey: Hospitality Industry

2024 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Hospitality Industry

Date & Time: Oct 11, 2024 12:00 PM ET

Webinar Registration: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S0Fla7tiS0OiWwhX6EZ2Tg#/registration

Join us for a “Deeper Dive” into disability statistics! Using data from a population survey released mid-month, our team of experts will explore important trends and topics with guest speakers each month.

  • 12:00 pm: Opening Remarks and Introductions
  • 12:10 pm: Survey Presentation, Introduction and Methodology, Results and Implications, Additional Commentary
  • 12:45 pm: Open discussion and questions for all

For more information on each month you can visit https://www.researchondisability.org/ntide-episodes-list

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.

Webinar Registration: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S0Fla7tiS0OiWwhX6EZ2Tg#/registration

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Ohio Dept of Developmental Disabilities seeking Medicaid Waiver eligible participants to test new pilot app Ohio LifeCourseConnect

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is launching a new pilot program to test an app called Ohio LifeCourseConnect. This app is based on Charting the LifeCourse and is designed to support people with developmental disabilities and their families.

DODD seeking participants from all over Ohio to join this pilot group. Ideally, they should be eligible for a waiver. By being part of this, participants will help shape how the app works and provide valuable feedback.

SEE Below to scan QR CODE to participate.

Questions Contact:

Nathan “Nate”  Turner 
Outreach & Education Coordinator

Ohio LifeCourse Nexus, Office of Quality and Innovation

1101 S Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43614

Email: nathan.turner@dodd.ohio.gov

Phone: 614-961-0160 | dodd.ohio.gov  

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Center for Research on Disability – National Trends on Disability Employment – Lunch & Learn – Online Only – 10/04/24 12-1pm ET

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register WN_Ti7INQRRQbuU0rir8EJ-0Q#/registration

Center for Research on Disability

nTIDE Lunch & Learn Season 9 – Episode 10

October 4, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Online Only

Free | Online | Contact

Welcome to the National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, we will be offering a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share the results of the latest nTIDE findings. In addition, we will provide news and updates from the field of Disability Employment, as well as host 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 Presenters
  • 12:45 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_Ti7INQRRQbuU0rir8EJ-0Q#/registration

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.

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University of New Hampshire logo

Copyright © 2024, University of New Hampshire. All rights reserved.
TTY Users: 7-1-1 or 800-735-2964 (Relay NH)

10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101
Durham, NH 03824
  disability.statistics@unh.edu

       

Mark Seifarth

Webinar 09/25/2024 – 3-4:30pm ET – Working for Yourself with Ticket to Work

Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)

Are you interested in learning about how work will affect your Social Security benefits?

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work program or Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinar.

WISE webinars are online events held for people who are age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security Disability benefits. You’ll learn about the Ticket to Work Program and available Work Incentives through accessible learning opportunities. WISE webinars are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

09/25/24: Working for Yourself with Ticket to Work

09/25/2024 – Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Contact: Ticket to Work Call Center

Email: support@choosework.ssa.gov

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

Phone: 1-866-968-7842

TTY: 1-866-833-2967

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Center for Research on Disability – National Trends on Disability Employment – Deeper Dive into Disability Statistics – 09/20/24 12-1pm ET

REGISTER: https://unh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hFnDfKXDTnGWyPZ1BsRVCg#/registration

Center for Research on Disability

nTIDE Deeper Dive – 9/20/2024

September 20, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Online Only

Free | Online | Contact

Join a “Deeper Dive” into disability statistics! Using data from a population survey released mid-month, our team of experts will explore important trends and topics with guest speakers each month.

  • 12:00 pm: Welcome and Purpose of this Deeper Dive
  • 12:05 pm: Updated numbers pertaining to today’s area of focus
  • 12:20 pm: Guest Presenter
  • 12:35 pm: Open discussion and questions for all

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.

Elaine Katz is a woman with short auburn hair wearing glasses, a colorful necklace and bright blue sweater

Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP is Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation. Elaine Katz oversees the Foundation’s comprehensive grantmaking program and its communications department. During her tenure, the Foundation has awarded more than $49 million in grant support for national and community-based employment programs. For more than 25 years, Elaine has worked with non-profit organizations in the areas of board development, fundraising, marketing, and business development. Elaine often speaks about innovative practices for employing people with disabilities, authors/co-authors articles and papers on related topics, and is a member of several aligned organizations.

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.

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University of New Hampshire logo

Copyright © 2024, University of New Hampshire. All rights reserved.
TTY Users: 7-1-1 or 800-735-2964 (Relay NH)

10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101
Durham, NH 03824
  disability.statistics@unh.edu

       

Mark Seifarth

OnLine 09/18/24 – 8:30am ET – “PoliticoLive” – The Future of Patient Care + Access – Health care delivery innovations fueled by AI and emerging technologies

WHILE THIS SEMINAR IS IN PERSON IN UNION STATION IN WASHINGTON, DC, WHEN REGISTERING CLICK THE “VIRTUALLY” BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE SENT A LINK TO WATCH THE SEMINAR ONLINE. https://patientcareaccess.splashthat.com/sa

CLICK “REGISTER TO ATTEND” IN THIS LINK: https://patientcareaccess.splashthat.com/sa

Health care delivery innovations fueled by AI and emerging technologies are empowering providers to focus more time and resources on patients. Yet, regulatory uncertainties, safety concerns, and consumer and provider hesitancy can pose obstacles to widespread adoption. Join POLITICO Live on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. ET. as POLITICO convenes lawmakers, administration officials, health care providers and patient advocates to explore how government and industry are working to advance technology solutions for providers while ensuring affordable, effective and equitable patient outcomes.

Micky Tripathi, assistant secretary for technology policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will sit down for a one-on-one interview with POLITICO’s Ruth Reader.

Chief executive officer of Carilion Clinic, Nancy Howell Agee, will share executive insights during a conversation with POLITICO’s vice president of client partnerships, Heidi Sommer.

Health care reporter, Daniel Payne will get important perspectives from the following providers and patient advocates during our editorial panel:

  • Andrea Downing, president and co-founder, The Light Collective
  • Kolaleh Eskandanian, vice president & chief innovation officer, Children’s National Hospital
  • Hafeezah Muhammad, president and chief executive officer, Backpack Healthcare

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Public comment invited on the impact of AI on accessibility and people with disabilities until 10/31/24

The period for submitting written public comments on the impact of AI on accessibility and people with disabilities has been extended to October 31, 2024.

Throughout the month of August, the U.S. Access Board held a series of public hearings on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on people with disabilities.

Link to more information on August 2024 public hearings: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/08/28/u-s-access-board-holds-public-hearings-as-part-of-developing-artificial-intelligence-ai-equity-access-inclusion-for-all-series/

Link to U.S. Access Board YouTube Channel with recorded public hearings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tRWTtV5eSw68N3tSpmyWw

Written public comments will continue to be accepted until October 31, 2024

  • Email public comments to events@access-board.gov.
    • Include “AI Written Comment” in the subject line.
    • Include your name, organization if applicable, and specific AI topic with your comment.
    • Written comments are limited to 300 words.
  • Public comments may also be submitted via the Access Board’s docket on Regulations.gov.