OOD Works Podcast: Brock Ewing of Marion

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OOD Works Podcast: Brock Ewing of Marion

Brock Ewing photo with quote: I want to prove to the world that just because my eyes don't work doesn't mean I can't do things that you can do

Brock Ewing deferred graduation to participate in the EDGE (Education, Development, Growth, Employment) program, a post-secondary experience at the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB), tailored to assist students in preparing for adult life. Joined by Joanie Shell, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor designated to OSSB, Brock shares his career plans and the steps he is taking to achieve his goal.

Tune in to episode 22 wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "OOD Works." Transcripts and MP3 files are available at https://ood.ohio.gov/Podcast.

OOD Continues to Assist Job Seekers

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If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, reach out to OOD today. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors can help you explore your options. Visit OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.

Rise to the Task - Wear a Mask

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When we all wear masks, it lowers the chance that we get sick from COVID-19. It's that simple. Watch the video from the Ohio Department of Health.

For trusted information on COVID-19 in Ohio, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).

All About Accessibility: SoundWatch

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Researchers have developed a smartwatch app called SoundWatch that can alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing to different sounds in their environment. When the smartwatch picks up a sound the user is interested in, such as a siren, barking dog, or microwave beep, SoundWatch will identify it and send the user a friendly buzz along with information about the sound. Read an article about SoundWatch from the University of Washington.

OOD Works Newsletter Returns December 4

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Happy Thanksgiving! The OOD Works e-Newsletter will return on Friday, December 4. Stay tuned!

Read the Ohio Department of Health’s new holiday celebration guide to help families celebrate safely during the 2020-2021 holiday season.

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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) 2020, OOD received $103,332,949 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $27,966,859. Of these federal funds, $15,499,942 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 2020, OOD received $369,584 for SE Youth with a Disability, and State appropriated funds paid the remaining 10%, or $41,065 of the total costs. In FFY 2020, OOD received $369,584 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 2020 paid 90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2020, OOD received $1,148,413 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% required match, or $127,601 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 2020. In FFY 2020, OOD received $641,721 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% of the match required or $71,302 of the total costs incurred under the IL Program.