Mark Seifarth

The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council wants to hear from people with disabilities - share your thoughts and experiences with the link below to a 5 minute survey by May 22nd! Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future of Independent Living.: conta.cc/49ljPv0

The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council wants to hear from people with disabilities - share your thoughts and experiences with the link below to a 5 minute survey by May 22nd! Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future of Independent Living.: na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Rep Debbie Dingell & Rep Jan Schakowsky reintroduced HCBS Access Act, a key building block to transform our aging and disability care system into one that meets the growing need. many older adults cannot afford care...more people are institutionalized. .. linkedin.com/posts/natalie-…

Today we remember. On May 4, 1970, four Kent State students were killed and nine were wounded during an anti-war protest on this campus. This year, we also honor two community members who carried this history with them until the end. bit.ly/4n3YdsQ

05/12/26 3PM ET DETAC Webinar: Scaling Supported Employment with Large Businesses: Evolution of Microsoft’s Supported Employment Program Proven model building partnerships with large employers advancing competitive, integrated jobs people w/disabilities ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/05/03/05-…

05/07/26 2-3:30PM ET: Direct Support Staff Crisis - State-Level Cross Agency Collaborations & Strategies How state agencies collaborate on shortages of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)-technical assistance/peer learning strategies & proven practices ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/05/03/05-…

Gender on the Ballot Weekly Media Round Up: April 24, 2026: Women & Politics Institute's nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter mailchi.mp/american.edu/g…

Public Comment by June 22nd: State & Local Gov'ts Must Make Websites/Apps Accessible People w/Disabilities DOJ delayed state/local gov'ts websites/mobile apps accessible-To begin 2026-Delayed 2027-additional changes-your opportunity to shape what happens ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/04/26/pub…

Webinar 05/08/26 Noon-1PM ET: National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch & Learn First Friday with Bureau Labor Statistics jobs report-Webinar latest nTIDE findings–news/updates Disability Employment-panelist disability-related findings/events ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/04/26/web…

Ohio Gov DeWine & Lt Gov Tressel Recognize Assistive Technology Awareness Day April 22nd AT Ohio works w/people of all ages/abilities-assessments, equipment demos, short-term device loans, used refurbished computers/training/referrals to funding sources ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/04/22/ohi…

I voted early in person today in Columbus Ohio Franklin County Board of Elections Remember: if you are physically unable to enter the polling location, you may request curbside voting. Please vote early for if you wait until the week before May 5th election day, lines are long

Gender on the Ballot Weekly Media Round Up: April 10, 2026: Women & Politics Institute’s nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter mailchi.mp/american.edu/g…

Tell Congress to oppose the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act (H.R. 6453)! This bill would weaken the #ADA by forcing people with disabilities to notify businesses of #accessibility barriers and then wait at least 30 days for them to be addressed. Take action: speak4.app/lp/8c011so6?ts…

04/14/26 Webinar 3-4:30PM ET: Building Financial Independence: The ABLE Act & Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities Updates to ABLE accounts and individuals considering opening an account & financial independence for people with disabilities. ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/04/05/04-…

FromAmerican Association of People with Disabilities: 03/31/26 President Trump issued Executive Order making voting by mail more difficult/restrict who can vote by mail...AAPD is highly concerned...An attack on vote by mail is an attack on disabled voters linkedin.com/posts/on-march…

Gender on the Ballot Weekly Media Round Up: April 3, 2026 Gender On The Ballot is the Women & Politics Institute’s nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter. mailchi.mp/american.edu/g…

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Webinar 04/03/26 Noon-1PM National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch & Learn Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report & latest nTIDE findings; news/updates in Disability Employment field; panelist with current disability-related findings/events ohiodisabilityblog.com/2026/04/03/web…

My grandmother imparted a bit of wisdom to me:"Just come and sit at the table with us." ...request meant so much...time with my family I may have missed... Sit with those different & look, listen, feel those around you,love one another as I have loved you. shorturl.at/D4OG5

Gender On The Ballot, Women & Politics Institute’s nonpartisan blog, media roundup and newsletter There’s lots to catch up on during Women’s History Month Gender on the Ballot Weekly Media Round Up: March 20, 2026: mailchi.mp/american.edu/g…