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Registration opens October 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
OOD announces 2024 webinar series
to promote disability inclusion in the workplace
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) announced the second half of its 2024 webinar series to aid employers in supporting disability inclusion in the workplace.
The webinars, which align with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Executive Order 2019-03D, aim to establish Ohio as a Disability Inclusion State and a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. They are designed to offer practical steps and strategies to create supportive and welcoming environments for employees with disabilities.
The upcoming webinars, scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams (virtual format), include:
• July 18: Strategies for a Recovery Friendly Workplace
• August 22: Boosting Engagement in Employee Resource Groups
• September 18: Effective Partnerships with Job Coaches
• October 16: Building an Inclusive Apprenticeship Program
• November 21: Leading Effective Self Identification Campaigns
More details and registration for each session are linked below.
AWT Work Advance Training
NEXT SESSION
November 4th, 2024 – November 15th, 2024
12:30-3:30 pm (Monday-Friday)
Job Seekers/Employees
Employers
Training Video Library
Job Seekers/Employees
Job Seekers:
- Alliance for Working Together (AWT) WorkAdvance Program is your path to a rewarding career in manufacturing. In our 2-3 week program, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career.
- Auburn Career Center’s Pathways to Careers Program
- Driving With a Disability Guide Driving is often seen as a symbol of freedom and independence, but for millions of individuals around the world living with disabilities, it can also represent a unique set of challenges and triumphs. Driving with a disability often comes with physical and financial complexities that other drivers don’t face.
- Laketran Travel Training Program provides one-on-one instruction for any individual who would like to learn more about riding Laketran. Laketran’s outreach staff can schedule a time to meet with you in the comfort of your own home or you can schedule an appointment at Laketran. Trainings are available for groups such as classrooms, seniors groups, or youth groups. For more information contact Dale Wiechelman at 440-350-1067 or dwiechelman@laketran.com. You can also download the Laketran’s Travel Training Brochure.
- LCBDD Family Forums LCBDD hosts quarterly meetings on a variety of topics some of which are related to employment and benefits.
- Cleveland Clinic Summer Internships
CYCE offers paid internship programs focused on healthcare careers (clinical, nonclinical and advanced technology) and workforce development.
Employers
Employers:
- 12 Ways Businesses Can Better Serve People with Disabilities Article: “A smart business strives to appeal to as many customers as possible and customers with disabilities love to shop and spend money as much as the next guy. There are over 48.9 million living with a disability in the U.S.”
- Disability Awareness Training with LCBDD – CLICK HERE to request
- OOD Etiquette Disability Training 30 and 60-minute videos and other resources are available on this page.
Training Video Library
Training Video Library:
- Uniquely Abled videos
- SSI and Work Learn more about SSI and work by watching this short video. The video is less than 5 minutes long so you can quickly get the information to keep you moving forward. This is produced for Minnesotans with disabilities, but the major points covered in the video apply nationally. Author: Disability Hub MN; Duration: 5 minutes
- Asking for Accommodations – World of Work