@LEAPOhio

LEAP is a nonprofit agency working to redefine disability so people with disabilities can work, live and play in the community of their choice.

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The @LEAPOhio In-Person Town Hall is less than a month away! ⌛️ We still have plenty of space available for registrants. If you are a person with a disability who lives in the Cleveland area, you won't want to miss this! Learn more and register here: surveymonkey.com/r/leap320
A mostly white and grey graphic with people in the background who are participating in a meeting or town hall. The text reads "In-Person Town Hall" and says "When: Wednesday, March 20th from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m." The text also says "Where: MAGNET Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Event Space - 1800 E. 63rd Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103." The link to register is shown: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leap320. The DRO and LEAP logos are also shown.

ALT A mostly white and grey graphic with people in the background who are participating in a meeting or town hall. The text reads "In-Person Town Hall" and says "When: Wednesday, March 20th from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m." The text also says "Where: MAGNET Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Event Space - 1800 E. 63rd Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103." The link to register is shown: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/leap320. The DRO and LEAP logos are also shown.

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People who are blind or have low vision can still use computers! Want to learn how to make your home or work computer more accessible? Reach out to Cleveland Sight Center! Call us at 216-791-8118
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Saturday may have been the official International Day of Persons with Disabilities, but to make the world a better place, we'd like to keep the celebration going by sharing these facts: 🧵
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, An estimated 46% of people aged 60 years and over have disabilities.

ALT International Day of Persons with Disabilities, An estimated 46% of people aged 60 years and over have disabilities.

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In case you missed it, December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Check out this message shared by disability advocate @judithheumann to learn more about what this day signifies and how to celebrate. #IDPD #Inclusion #Disability
Judy Heumann Legacy@judithheumann3 Dec 2022
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! #IDPD
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Did you miss our Twitter chat yesterday? Don't worry! You can access the highlights of our "Employment and the ADA" Twitter Chat by checking out our moment here: xitter.cf/i/events/1585678937656… Thank you to everyone who participated! #ADANetworkChat #NDEAM #Employment #ADA
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Work-from-home opportunities and incorporating assistive technology are just a couple of the ways employers are partnering with @OhioOOD to get people with disabilities on their teams! Find out more about becoming an OOD Employer Partner here: bit.ly/3CLBknl #NDEAM
Man working on computer. 63% increase in Ohio employers partnering with OOD to hire Ohioans with disabilities since February 2020.

ALT Man working on computer. 63% increase in Ohio employers partnering with OOD to hire Ohioans with disabilities since February 2020.

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We are live! Join us right now for our virtual conference on the intersection of race, disability, and crisis response. Tune in until 4:30 pm ET today to hear from disability rights advocates who are leading the way in transforming crisis response! youtu.be/4avW23yB5Ic
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September is International Deaf Awareness Month. Mindful and Inclusive workplace communications benefit everyone. @OhioOOD has tips to include every employee in every conversation: bit.ly/3L8Et4m
Different color cloud-shaped speech bubble ornaments hanging from strings. Text reads: Accessible Communications in the Workplace.

ALT Different color cloud-shaped speech bubble ornaments hanging from strings. Text reads: Accessible Communications in the Workplace.

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Increasing efforts and developing policies that lead to greater employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities create a stronger, more inclusive workforce & economy. Learn more about Ohio’s best practices, including a spotlight on @OhioOOD. ➡️bit.ly/3R1EtFB
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities@OhioOOD29 Aug 2022
"The State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities" is a brief produced in partnership with the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED), an initiative of the @USDOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy.
A woman with glasses sits while working on a laptop. “The State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities.”

ALT A woman with glasses sits while working on a laptop. “The State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities.”

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Special Olympics to showcase 2nd annual Gaming for Inclusion esports experience presented by Microsoft on Sep 10. This multi-day esports tournament connecting people of all abilities to compete for something far greater than first place –the power of inclusion.
https://www.ameridisability.com/inclusive-gaming-news-to-know-before-upcoming-adaptive-event/

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#BeKindToHumankindWeek is a celebration of kindness held annually from August 25-31. People with disabilities are often not thought of as equals or valued members of the human race. That’s why observances like this can serve as a reminder to society that we’re all human
https://www.ameridisability.com/15-ways-to-show-kindness-to-people-with-disabilities/

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Visit the link for 20 Useful Back-to-School Supplies for Students with Special Needs #BacktoSchool2022
https://www.ameridisability.com/20-useful-back-to-school-supplies-for-students-with-special-needs/

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📢 CALLING ALL ADVOCATES! We are proud to be partnering with Centers for Independent Living to host meet and greets with the in-district offices of Ohio’s U.S. Representatives. Learn more about all 6 of these meetings and register: bit.ly/drovisits22 #meetyourreps
A graphic is shown with a white background. There is a bright pink circle in the middle of the graphic that reads "Meet Your U.S. Representative!". Behind the circle are arrows in burgundy red pointing towards the circle. A black and white clip art image of an amputee and a girl in a wheelchair are shown on the right. She is holding a sign that says "Disability Rights Ohio". The bottom left of the document says "Partnering With:" and shows logos in color of all of the Centers for Independent Living.

ALT A graphic is shown with a white background. There is a bright pink circle in the middle of the graphic that reads "Meet Your U.S. Representative!". Behind the circle are arrows in burgundy red pointing towards the circle. A black and white clip art image of an amputee and a girl in a wheelchair are shown on the right. She is holding a sign that says "Disability Rights Ohio". The bottom left of the document says "Partnering With:" and shows logos in color of all of the Centers for Independent Living.

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OSILC is responsible for facilitating the development of the State Plan for Independent Living. As part of this process, we are conducting a Needs Assessment evaluating the barriers & challenges that limit Independent Living for Ohioans with disabilities. buff.ly/3obChyc
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There will be a vaccine clinic and produce giveaway on Monday, July 18 at Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA). The vaccine clinic will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Last month, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities helped 390 Ohioans reach their employment goal. Find out how @OhioOOD can help you find your purpose and fulfill your potential. 📲 OODWorks.com
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Broadway Play To Shine Light On Disability Experience, Caregiving buff.ly/3wwK9iT
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Replying to @DisabilityRtsOH
@DisabilityRtsOH, in partnership with their advocacy consultant Alicia Hopkins, has created a survey for those effected by the direct care workforce crisis as an initial step to inform their work and collect data. Click below to fill out the survey! 👇 bit.ly/3LA7BjP
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OOD Youth Leadership Forum: Northeast Ohio Session. Applications are due May 25th -- TOMORROW! Email Cheryl at CGorham@leapinfo.org to let her know your application is on its way! Contact LEAP @LEAPOhio at 216-696-2716. buff.ly/3lyGpHh
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Benjamin Rose is a community partner of @TheCityClub of Cleveland's forum, Elder Care: Connecting through Imagination, Joy, and Wonder. For a 20% discount on non-member tickets, use our code BENROSE. Reserve your spot today. bit.ly/3Fk1ZIW #ElderCare #CommunityPartner
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