At Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), one of our guiding principles is to "Celebrate Success." As we look back on the past year, we're excited to spotlight some of the highlights that resonated most with our participants, their families, and our invaluable stakeholders.
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To commemorate all of the successes and milestones of 2023, we invite you to watch our "Year in Review" video.
As we step into 2024, we're thrilled to continue sharing the inspiring journeys of Ohioans with disabilities finding success in employment and embracing independence. Stay tuned for more impactful stories throughout the year!
 Nick Neely provides American Sign Language interpreting at the Natural Resources Park Great Lakes Timber (lumberjack) Show at the 2023 Ohio State Fair.
Discover how the Columbus Arts Festival is enhancing accessibility for all with the help from Accessible Ohio! The festival plans to introduce a range of improvements for 2024, including a mobile adaptive restroom with a universal changing station, wheelchair-friendly picnic tables, a cooling tent, and wheelchair charging stations.
Read a recent article from the Columbus Dispatch, “State Working to Make Festivals, Other Events More Accessible to People with Disabilities,” which illustrates how small steps can open doors to a more accessible and enjoyable community experience.
 OOD staff Orville Sharp, Michelle Rinehart, Director Kevin Miller, Matthew Karam, and Katie Loyer.
OOD staff recently accepted the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Quick Click Challenge!
Seatbelts are our superheroes on the road, ensuring our safety mile after mile. Our team had a blast promoting this essential habit, and we want you to be part of the movement! Watch the OOD Quick Click Challenge video.
Wherever the journey takes you, make sure to buckle up every time you hit the driver's seat. Let's make safety our top priority!
STABLE Accounts are specialized savings and investment accounts for people living with disabilities. Through these accounts, individuals can save and invest their money without losing eligibility for certain means-tested benefits. Earnings on a STABLE account grow tax-free and are not subject to federal income tax, so long as they are spent on Qualified Disability Expenses. Such expenses may include education, housing, transportation, healthcare, assistive technology, basic living expenses, and other items.
In 2024, accountholders can now save up to $18,000 per year, and if they are employed, they can save an additional $14,580. STABLE accounts continue to be a life-changing tool for individuals and families that allows them to work and live more independently.
For more information or to sign up for a STABLE account, please visit StableAccount.com.
 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers an official YouTube channel to explain tax responsibilities and various tax administration topics in American Sign Language (ASL). Visit the IRS ASL YouTube channel.
Governor DeWine Announces $14.9 Million to 67 Counties to Support Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities
News Release from Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, 1-18-24
Dayton Daily News, 1-18-24
Cleveland.com (Letter to the Editor), 1-17-24
National Public Radio, 1-17-24
Columbus Dispatch, 1-15-24
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