OOD Works Podcast: Troy Hammond Stars in “Welcome to Flatch”

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OOD Works Podcast: Troy Hammond Stars in “Welcome to Flatch”

Troy Hammond is a comedian, actor, and guest speaker from Columbus, Ohio. During his career, which has included performing in 35 states, he hasn’t been pulled down by the challenges that come with traveling and working as a person who is blind.

With assistance twice over the years from the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), Troy has steadily grown his career, although it hasn’t been easy.

“You can adapt. You can make the best of your situation, and you can do your best,” Troy explained.

Troy currently plays the character of “Blind Billy” in Welcome to Flatch, a docu-comedy on Fox and Hulu that kicked off last month. The show features a documentary crew that sets out to explore the lives of residents in a small (fictitious) town in Ohio named Flatch.

Tune in to episode 37 to hear Troy’s full story wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "OOD Works." Transcripts and MP3 files are available at ood.ohio.gov/podcast. Please note that this interview contains adult humor. Listener discretion is advised.

Visit Troy’s website at TroyHammond.com.

Ohio College2Careers Featured in College 101

Graphic: Three people, one in a wheelchair looking at poster on easel Copy: College 101 Career Boost

OOD’s Ohio College2Careers (Ohio C2C), is featured in the Winter/Spring Edition of the College 101 Magazine (pages 6-7).

Ohio C2C is available at 17 public colleges and universities in Ohio to ensure students with disabilities have the support they need to complete their degree and/or credential, earn higher wages, and meet the demands of tomorrow’s labor market.

College 101 Magazine provides articles about attending college in Ohio. It features real stories from Ohio college students about their path to college and advice for other students thinking about college.

The Winter/Spring Edition highlights Ohio C2C students Sean McDonald and Joseph Duncan. They explain the support they have received through the program and the difference it is making in their lives.

April is Limb Loss Awareness Month

April is Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month, recognizing the 2 million+ Americans with a limb loss or difference. In Ohio, it is estimated that more than 6,500 amputations occur each year.

Limb loss doesn't have to hold you back. Get started with us at OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.

All About Accessibility: Touch & Vocal Crossword Game

Graphic of crossword puzzle box with image of silhouette with headphones and microphone

The “Word Speaking Vocal Crossword” app available from Apple and Google is a crossword game that can be played through the use of touch or voice. With large letters and an adapted font, it was designed to provide accessible crossword puzzles of varying difficulties.

Learn more at the Brain Games Speaking website.

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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) 2021, OOD received $105,851,903 in federal funds. Funds appropriated by the State covered 21.3 % of the total costs, or $28,648,609. Of these federal funds, $15,877,785 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 2021, OOD received $299,041 for SE Youth with a Disability, and State appropriated funds paid the remaining 10%, or $32,933 of the total costs. In FFY 2021, OOD received $335,518 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 2021 paid 90% of the total costs incurred under the program. In FFY 2021, OOD received $1,139,118 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% required match, or $126,568 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 2021. In FFY 2021, OOD received $638,013 in federal grant funds. Funds appropriated by the State paid over the 10% of the match required or $70,268 of the total costs incurred under the IL Program.