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Ohio’s Vision:

Working-age adults are working and thriving in their careers.

Employment First is a philosophy that presumes that all Ohioans, including people with significant disabilities, can and should have opportunities to work in the community. We value diversity and want to make our workforce and community stronger by including and valuing all people.

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Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 Outcome Tracking System (OTS). The field was able to enter data on 79% of the people they support in Adult Day and Employment supports. OTS will open for the 2023 reporting period on October 1, 2023 for those Adult Day and Employment providers, ICFs, DCs, and county boards. OTS Users will enter data for those whom they provided services to in the month of September 2023. Users have six months to enter data, 10/1/2023 – 3/31/2024.

If you are new to OTS or would like a refresher training, please join us for an upcoming virtual training! Training information and additional resources can be found here.

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We're excited to introduce our fresh new look. We've re-organized, updated, and enhanced our content to better serve you. We value your feedback, so please explore the site and let us know how we can further enhance your experience to provide you with the best resources and support related to Employment First in Ohio.

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Ohio is one of the six States selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Disability Inclusive Workforce Policy Learning Collaborative. Through the Learning Collaborative, the NGA Center will support participating states as they develop plans to expand employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.

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Upcoming Events


Oct 8

New Event!

Planning for Employment: Enhancing Conversations and Collaboration for Successful Outcomes

8:30 am - 10:30 am EST

Details about Planning for Employment: Enhancing Conversations and Collaboration for Successful Outcomes

Oct 15

New Event!

Service Delivery: Discussion to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and find solutions

9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Details about Service Delivery: Discussion to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and find solutions

Oct 21

New Event!

F.E.A.R. Factor: Confronting Fears of Working + Benefits with Resources and Planning

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Details for families and providers (no CPDU's)F.E.A.R. Factor Event

Details for County Board Staff, SSA's (CPDU's)F.E.A.R. Factor Event

Oct 22

New Event!

Engaging Businesses to Empower Employment for People with Disabilities: A Collaborative Approach

9:30 am - 12:00 pm EST

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Nov 25

New Event!

The Journey: Family Engagement

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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Jan 27

New Event!

The Journey: Curriculum and Instruction

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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Mar 31

New Event!

The Journey: Multi-Agency Planning

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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