Hello Advocates,

We’ve had a lot of new sign-ups recently and just want to say thank you! If you did not previously register for our weekly Friday Budget Updates webinar, please follow this link and include your email so that we can send you a calendar invite! Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7G5RPR

The Budget Bill is out! It is a lengthy document, but here is the link to the Ohio Legislature website: https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb96/00_IN/pdf/. Stay tuned for more updates!

The House Transportation Committee will hear testimony today at 3:30 p.m. Remember you can watch live and past sessions on the Ohio Channel: https://ohiochannel.org/

Have a great rest of the week and weekend everyone.

Kindly

Brittanie

Phone: 614-466-7264 extension 113

Email: bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org

Events and Webinars

  • The Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund (DREDF) is hosting an informational webinar on the Texas v. Becerra that challenges Section 504 and the recent 504 regulations today at 12:30 p.m. Use this link to register: https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SakrItZPT_KM0NIWJNlDHg#/registration
  • The Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (JFS) is hosting an information webinar on the Medicaid program, different ways to apply and reapply for Medicaid benefits, and how to connect with the Cuyahoga JFS. The webinar will be on Teams on February 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/3PKpmkD
  • The Ability Center of Greater Toledo (ACT) is hosting an Access Network Breakfast on hiring people with disabilities. The event will take place in-person at ACT on February 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. To register follow this link: https://bit.ly/3X1PdbV
  • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) has a new webinar series for 2025! The series aims to foster community and workplace inclusion for people with disabilities. Visit this link for a list of webinar dates and to register: https://ood.ohio.gov/information-for-employers/employer-events/all-events
  • DD Advocacy Day is March 4, 2025 at the Ohio Statehouse. Registration is free, but spots are limited! Register here: https://bit.ly/4hxZuor
  • The Brain Injury Association of Ohio is hosting their legislative advocacy day on March 10, 2025 at the Ohio Statehouse. Visit their website to register: https://www.biaoh.org/advocacy
 
 

Opportunities for Public Comment

  • The Breaking Silences Training Materials workgroup has developed a survey and would love your input! The group is working on gathering information from individuals with lived experience with access barriers on virtual calls. Click this link to take the survey and learn more: https://bit.ly/41ezZ65
 

Groups to Get Involved With

*Please note these groups are free to join and do not require paperwork!

  • Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee meets at various times throughout the month that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the state. This group also has two subcommittees that discuss accommodations and MyCare.
  • Disability and Aging Passenger Rail Coalition is a group that is advocating for increased passenger rail in Ohio and direct connections from Northwest Ohio to Columbus. If you are interested in learning more and getting involved, contact The Ability Center of Greater Toledo.
  • The Ohio Olmstead Task Force meets the first Wednesday of every month and has various subcommittees that meet throughout each month.
  • The National Federation of the Blind—Ohio Chapter
 
 

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