Meet Gabe Hund! He spent two summers working at @GiantEagle with a job coach. Gabe's experience gave him a great place to build new skills while figuring out his next steps. Congratulations, Gabe! 🎉

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Don't miss it! On September 16, we're hosting the tenth and final free webinar of our 2026 series for employers: Accessible Meetings and Events. 💻

➡️ ood.ohio.gov/register/acces…
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Replying to @OhioOOD
Correction: This event is happening on November 19, not September 16.

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We're wishing a very happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating across Ohio and beyond!🕯️

Diwali is the Festival of Lights—a time to celebrate joy, togetherness, and new beginnings. Diwali began on November 6, and its traditions celebrate the triumph of light over darkness. 🌟
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#DYK the State Library of Ohio offers a Talking Book Program? 📚

Ohio residents who are blind, have low vision, or have print or reading disabilities can access recorded books and magazines, as well as playback equipment.

Check it out! ➡️ library.ohio.gov/residents/spec…
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POV: You just walked into a room full of career opportunities! ✨

At an October hiring event at the @columbuslibrary Karl Road Branch, Ohioans with disabilities connected with employers, explored opportunities, & took steps toward their career goals.
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Disability-inclusive hiring starts with opportunity! 🌟

Our latest LinkedIn article recaps OOD's #NDEAM hiring events statewide and features staff perspectives on connecting employers with talented job seekers with disabilities.

➡️ bit.ly/4eMIQCc
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We caught up with Talent Acquisition Specialist Derik Abbott at our Southeast Hiring event during #NDEAM in October! 👋

Derik was excited to represent Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH)! Thank you to ISBH for your enthusiasm & partnership.👏
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Stress management looks different for everyone!

During #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek, remember to:

🌿 Take breaks.
🌿 Break tasks into smaller steps.
🌿 Ask for support.
🌿 Reduce distractions.
🌿 Connect with others.
🌿 Try a relaxing hobby.

What helps you recharge?
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At our recent Southeast hiring event for #NDEAM, OOD participant Derrek Thompson was busy making career connections! 🌟

With support from his Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC), Jasmine Evans, Derrek completed an interview with one employer and plans to apply to another!
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Are you, or is someone you know, age 55 or older & experiencing vision loss?

Join us tomorrow to learn how OOD's Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) program helps eligible Ohioans who are blind.

To join tomorrow, click this link: ➡️ bit.ly/4jD02xj
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Through OOD's Summer Youth Work Experience (SYWE), Clark Egeland explored career interests, built his confidence, & gained real-world skills with support from his job coach, Bear Patton.

Watch Clark's story: ➡️ bit.ly/4i8pYjc

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November is #NationalGratitudeMonth! ❤️

We're thankful for the job seekers, employers, partners, & OOD staff who help make disability inclusion a priority statewide.

Who are you grateful for? Give them a shoutout! 💬
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Time to fall back! 🍂

Daylight Saving Time ended today at 2 a.m.

Remember to set manual and analog clocks back one hour! Most digital devices update automatically, but double-check to make sure you're on time this week.
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No tricks, just treats and love! 🎃

This Halloween, we're celebrating the people who make our communities brighter and more disability-inclusive!

We're wishing everyone a safe, accessible, and frightfully fun #HappyHalloween!
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We're closing out our #NDEAM Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) spotlight series with Shelby Koehler, a Senior VRC serving Ohioans with disabilities through Ohio College2Careers in the Southeast region!

➡️ bit.ly/4icXt3Y

#MeetTheTeam #ThePeopleBehindPossibility
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64 scheduled interviews. 26 employers. One day of career connections! 💼

On October 8, the East Central area team brought employers and job seekers together in Canton for a job fair and hiring event celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM)!
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Trick-or-Treat, your way! 🍬

🍬 Choose comfortable costumes.
🍬 Make visibility a priority.
🍬 Plan accessible routes.
🍬 Take sensory breaks.
🍬 Go at your own pace.

Halloween looks different for everyone.

#AccessibleHalloween #HalloweenSafety
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Meet Duane Rohr from @cvspharmacy! 🙌

He's been participating in hiring events this October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) and making connections that lead to employment opportunities.
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This week in our #NDEAM Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) spotlight series, we're highlighting Tabbatha Ball in Ohio's Southwest Region! 🙌

She works primarily with high schoolers & young adults, helping them celebrate their successes.

➡️ bit.ly/4yHkMYr
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