OOD Works
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is a state agency that empowers people with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Join Kim Jump as she interviews unique individuals who discovered OOD Works! Have a disability? Want to work? www.OODWorks.com.
Podcasting since 2019 • 57 episodes
OOD Works
Latest Episodes
Caroline Karbowski Empowers the Blind Community Through Science & Technology
In this episode, we feature Caroline Karbowski, recommended by the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio. Caroline discusses the significance of Braille literacy and technology in advocating for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing acc...
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Episode 56
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40:05
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits Updates for 2025
Decisions on whether Ohioans are eligible for Social Security disability benefits are crucial for people looking to create a dependable foundation for their lives. Staff with the Division of Disability Determination (DDD) of Opportunities for O...
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Episode 55
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23:16
Inclusive Recreation: The Nuxhall Foundation Teams Up with Accessible Ohio
Tyler Bradshaw, Executive Director of the Nuxhall Foundation and the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields, joins the podcast to discuss inclusive recreation. From baseball to softball and beyond,...
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Episode 54
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22:06
Gabby Champions Abilities
When Gabrielle “Gabby” Kozinsi rolls into the room, her spirit is as unstoppable as her drive for advocacy. Join us as Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2024 shares about her refusal to be confined by cerebral palsy or social barriers. Her mission? To enligh...
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Episode 53
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15:45
Embracing Technology and Career Readiness: Dylan's Story
Dylan LeMaster, an 11th grader at Riverside High School and Auburn Career Center is known for being curious, determined, and skilled at using technology. He began learning Braille at age three and quickly became interested in using assistive te...
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Episode 52
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37:51