National Disability Voter Registration Week takes place September 13-20, 2021 . The power of the disability vote can be substantial…but only if everyone in our community registers and votes.   Can you help further our community’s important needs with two actions? 1. Register to vote or check your registration 2 ...
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Are you a rural person with a disability who receives personal assistance services in your home? The University of Montana is conducting a study on rural personal assistance services, and are looking for people in Ohio to be interviewed over the phone or via video chat. If you decide to ...
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Launches Rental Assistance Finder to Help Renters and Landlords consumerfinance.gov/renthelp Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, billions of dollars in federal rental assistance are reaching renters who are behind on housing costs, as well as landlords who have struggled during the pandemic. Right now emergency rental assistance ...
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The Ohio SPIL Amendment is available for public comment. SPIL Amendment Document ...
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How can we improve transportation for Ohioans with #disabilities? Share your experiences with us in our online survey at go.osu.edu/B7XY. Paper and telephone versions of the survey are available. Please email ann.robinson@osumc.edu to learn more. Flyer_5.11.21_ ...
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Come and share your experience! The Ability Center of Greater Toledo is hosting a virtual listening session on April 29, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM EDT. During this session, State advocates are encouraged to share and discuss the barriers people with disabilities experience in Ohio. We are especially ...
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In March and April, the U.S. Access Board, in partnership with other federal agencies, will host a series of virtual meetings on making autonomous vehicles (AVs) accessible to passengers with disabilities. The four-part series will provide an open forum where members of the public and stakeholders can discuss considerations, challenges, and solutions in designing accessible AVs. All are welcome to attend. The ...
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February Council Meetings & Updated News ...
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Invitation to participate in OSU Research Study Ohio State University Extension Offer of Free Financial Coaching Hello! We are a team of financial coaches at OSU Extension, Apprisen Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Ohio State researchers. We are interested in learning about the financial hardship experienced as result of a ...
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The NRTC's IL OIB-TAC has a new FREE course: Fall Prevention: Interventions for Older Individuals who are Visually Impaired.  Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Having vision loss puts an individual at higher risk for falls. In this course, an interdisciplinary team from Vision Services for ...
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