OOD Works
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOpportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is a state agency that empowers people with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Join Kim Jump as she interviews unique individuals who discovered OOD Works! Have a disability? Want to work? www.OODWorks.com.
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Scott Fedor, Author of Head Strong: How a Broken Neck Strengthened My Spirit
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBScott Fedor discusses how his life changed in an instant in 2009 when he dove into a lake and broke his neck. Fedor shares his story and philosophy for living in his new book, Head Strong: How a Broken Neck Strengthened My Spirit. Fedor explains how a man he met in a nursing home told him about the services offered by the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. “A counselor named Janice met with me, and I was amazed at the ways they could help me get back to living a normal life and work,” Fed...
Jeremy Shapira with Giant Eagle & Kristen Ballinger with OOD
October 10, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBJeremy Shapira, Inclusion and Diversity Strategy Manager for Giant Eagle, and Kristen Ballinger, Deputy Director of OOD’s Division of Employer and Innovation Services, discuss the partnership between OOD and Giant Eagle. Since January 2019, OOD has collaborated with Giant Eagle to embed a vocational rehabilitation staff within the human resources office to increase access to quality jobs for Ohioans with disabilities. OOD partners with Giant Eagle to source candidates for available opening...
OOD Council: Dr. Carolyn Peters & Dr. jw Smith
September 26, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBDr. Carolyn Peters, chair of the OOD Council, and Dr. jw Smith, vice chair, discuss their personal journeys, talk about their involvement with OOD, and reflect on overcoming challenges. “At first I was depressed about losing my vision. Then I was in denial,” Dr. Peters said. “I went through all those stages and finally realized there were some opportunities.” Dr. Smith challenges listeners: “What are you going to do with the opportunities you have? What are you going to do with the chall...
Paul Bogdan - Bowling Green, Ohio
September 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat happens when a focused job seeker is backed with incredible support? Listen as Paul Bogdan, a 22-year-old with a passion for photography, talks about his unique journey. He’s joined by Kathy Crudele, his aunt, and Justin Deuel, Employment Supervisor with Positive Community Connections. Have a disability? Want to work? Visit OODWorks.com!
Brianne Riffle and Wes Fisher on the Youth Leadership Forum
August 22, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBrianne Riffle and Wes Fisher served as co-chairs of the 2019 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF), a five-day career, leadership, and advocacy training for 11th and 12th grade high school students with disabilities. The program took place from July 14-18 in Columbus. Delegates came from all across Ohio to take part in educational sessions on advocacy and leadership; disability rights; the legislative process; employment with a disability; informational interviewing and speed mentoring; and independ...
Director Kevin Miller Discusses the Budget
August 08, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBOOD Director Kevin Miller breaks down Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s budget for OOD for fiscal years 2020-2021. He reveals new patterns of service for individuals with disabilities, and he shares what drives his passion for this work. Signed into law in July 2019, the new budget supports OOD in empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Demonstrating a strong commitment to investing in Ohioans with disabilities to ensure that they are ...
Trailer for OOD Works
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 29 seconds - 383 KBComing soon: OOD Works, the podcast! Join Kim Jump, Chief of Communications for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), as she interviews unique individuals who discovered OOD Works! OOD is a state agency that empowers people with disabilities through employment, disability determination, and independence. Have a disability? Want to work? www.OODWorks.com. Have a disability? Want to work? Visit OODWorks.com!