public-policy – Ohio Disability Blog

Fawcett Center For Tomorrow, Novice G, Columbus, OH

2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210

Thursday, August 20 • 11:30 AM – 4 PM

Meet some of the candidates hoping to win your vote this fall. Learn about their understanding and intentions for the disability community.

REGISTER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-disability-policy-candidates-forum-2026-tickets-1991560382716#location

Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026

Join us in person or virtually for the Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026! This is your chance to meet and hear directly from candidates running for statewide positions about their plans and commitments to the disability community in Ohio. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, accessibility, or just want to get informed, this event is the place to be.

We hope you’ll join us for a day of connection, insight, and advocacy as we help to shape the future of disability policy in Ohio.

REGISTER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-disability-policy-candidates-forum-2026-tickets-1991560382716#location

If you cannot access this form, email, ohioolmstead@gmail.com for direct assistance.

Organizers: Center for Disability Empowerment, Disability Rights Ohio, Independence Alliance, LEAP, Ohio Association of County Boards, Ohio Disability Vote Coalition, Ohio League of Women Voters, Ohio Olmstead Task Force, Ohio Provider Resources Association, Ohio Self-Determination Association, People First Ohio, The Ability Center, The Arc of Ohio, The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council, University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Note: Forum organizers do not endorse any candidate or political party. This is a nonpartisan voter education event permitted under state and federal law.

Agenda

11:30 AM – 04:00 PM

Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum – Tentative Agenda

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Networking, Vendor Tables, and Refreshments

Kick off the forum by connecting with fellow attendees, advocates, and members of Ohio’s disability community. Stroll through our curated selection of vendor tables, where organizations and businesses share resources, services, and products relevant to people with disabilities. Enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages as you mingle, ask questions, and spark new collaborations. This hour is all about building relationships and discovering what’s new and noteworthy in Ohio’s disability policy landscape.

12:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Candidate Forum: Disability Policy Q&A

At 12:30 sharp, we’ll move to the main event: a series of focused conversations with candidates running for key statewide offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Senate. Each candidate will address a set of prearranged questions, all centering on disability policy and issues that matter most to Ohioans with disabilities.This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to lead our state—how they plan to address accessibility, inclusion, employment, healthcare, education, voting rights, and more. The format ensures every candidate has equal time to answer and engage, allowing for a clear comparison of their positions and priorities. Attendees are encouraged to take notes, reflect on the responses, and consider how each candidate’s vision aligns with the needs of Ohio’s disability community.

NCD seeks public comment during June 27 Council meeting

Monday, June 24, 2024

For Immediate Release

June 24, 2024

WASHINGTON–The National Council on Disability (NCD) invites the public to present public comment during the Council’s next quarterly meeting Thursday via Zoom.

During a 30-minute public comment session starting at 4 p.m. EDT, the Council will receive input on what presenters consider the most notable disability policy achievements since Summer 2023. The Council would also like to hear about any missed opportunities within those achievements.

The public comment period provides an opportunity for NCD hear from you – individuals, businesses, providers, educators, parents and advocates.

Data from comments collected may be included in NCD’s upcoming annual Progress Report.

Public comment guidelines are available on NCD’s public comment page at https://www.ncd.gov/public-comment/.

Those wanting to participate in public comment must preregister, either through indicating they want to provide public comment during the standard registration process for the meeting or by sending an email to publiccomment@ncd.gov by 8 p.m. EDT June 26.

Because of the virtual format, the Council will receive public comment by email or by video or audio/phone over Zoom. To provide public comment during an NCD Council Meeting, NCD now requires advanced registration by either signing up to present while registering for the meeting or sending an email to PublicComment@ncd.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” and your name, organization, state, and topic of comment included in the body of your email. Deadline for registration is June 26, 8:00 p.m. EDT.

If any time remains following the conclusion of the comments of those registered, NCD may call upon those who desire to make comments on the topic but did not register.

The Council meeting is free and open to the public. Full information on the event can also be found on our upcoming meeting page.

CART and ASL will be provided.

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ADDITIONAL MEETING INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:

WASHINGTON–The Members of the National Council on Disability (NCD) will hold a quarterly business meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, 1–5 p.m EDT via Zoom.

To register for the Zoom webinar, please use the following URL:

https://events.zoomgov.com/ev/AjDobcDV_mghX7L5f6sWlxUKD_MJzSAnGh7A-lTuPauDUOd2E5XX~AvJyfkIR6R1x3lgp4sOiST1A5xJPGT-vG8sAh1wmhft2TgV6_-VtysUgUQ.

Full information on the event can also be found on our event page.

(FYI: NCD: An independent federal agency committed to disability policy leadership since 1978)

Tag: public-policy

Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026: In Person or Virtually – August 20 11:30 AM – 4 PM