Wearing Cloth Masks in Public

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Wearing Cloth Masks in Public

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The Ohio Department of Health has released information on making and wearing cloth face coverings (masks) in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Visit https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/checklists/english-checklists/cloth-face-coverings-covid-19-checklist.

Ohio’s Response to COVID-19

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For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit www.coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).

Voting Information

Image: mailbox. TEXT: Are you a person with disabilities or know someone who cannot vote-by-mail? You may be able to vote in-person on April 28th.

Are you a person with a disability or know someone who cannot vote-by-mail? You may be able to vote in-person on April 28, 2020. Contact your county board of elections to ask about limited in-person voting. Contact information is available at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/elections-officials/county-boards-of-elections-directory/.

Appreciation for Essential Workers

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) would like to say thank you to all Ohioans working essential jobs, including Stawn, a Business Enterprise Operator. He is keeping his vending machines stocked with snacks at The Ohio State University medical facilities. #InThisTogetherOhio

OOD Continues to Assist Job Seekers

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If you have a disability, can work, and want to work, reach out to OOD today. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors can help you explore your options, whether you desire to work right away or when the pandemic subsides. Visit www.OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.

Resources for Managing Stress

The following information is from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

During this challenging time, it can be easy for anyone to become overwhelmed. Stress and anxiety can make it hard to cope, and sometimes many of us may question where we can get the help we need. The Ohio Department of Health has set up multiple pages with resources for anyone who is looking for help and guidance. On Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov, there are resources for adults (https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/resources/resources-for-adults-coping-with-the-covid-19-pandemic), parents, and families (https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/Family-Activities/Resources-for-Parents-and-Families) on how to cope with COVID-19-related anxiety.

These resources may include the following:

Online support groups
Recovery support apps
Guidance on tapping into financial support

You can also get help with stress from one of the disaster or crisis lines available:

National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Or text “4Hope” to 741741

News Related to Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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OOD has created a new email sign-up option for receiving news and updates related to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Visit www.OOD.Ohio.Gov and enter your email where indicated at the bottom page to find all of OOD’s email subscription options.

In the News

The Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov website includes a dedicated webpage with a collection of the most recent news releases from Governor DeWine, the Ohio Department of Health, and slides used in COVID-19 Daily Briefings by Governor DeWine and Amy Acton, MD, MPH, Director of the Ohio Department of Health. Also included on this page are a selection of curated news stories about COVID-19.

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Programs provided by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) are funded, in whole or in part, with federal grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For purposes of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), OOD received 78.7% of its funding through the DOE VR grant. In Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019, OOD received $99,548,657 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $26,942,648. Of these federal funds, $14,932,299 is set aside for Pre-ETS. For purposes of the Supported Employment (SE) Program, the DOE SE grant funded 90% of the costs for the Supported Employment for Youth with a Disability Program up to the grant amount and 100% of the costs of regular Supported Employment program costs up to the grant amount. In FFY 2019, OOD received $297,857 for SE Youth with a Disability and State appropriated funds paid a small amount more than the remaining 10% or $33,192 of the total costs. In FFY 2019, OOD received $297,857 in regular SE grant funds. For purposes of the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind (OIB) Program, the federal grant received from DOE in FFY 2019 paid 90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2019, OOD received $1,153,208 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% required match or $130,000 of the total costs incurred under the OIB program.For purposes of the Independent Living (IL) Program, the federal grant received from HHS paid 90% of the total costs incurred in FFY 2019. In FFY 2019, OOD received funding of $640,571. Funds appropriated by the State paid 10% or $71,175 of the total costs incurred under the IL Program.