ALT Ma'ciah Clay. Text, "I've regained my confidence, my independence, and finally have been able to actually start saving money. I'm not sure where I would be today if OOD wasn't able to help me back then. Ma'ciah Clay." OOD logo.
ALT A woman smiles while sitting on a bench at a city overlook. Text, "National Mental Health Awareness Month." OOD logo.
ALT An employee with a prosthetic arm uses a sewing machine to sew a piece of fabric, while a supervisor watches. Text, "In March 2026, we helped 494 people reach their goal of employment." OOD logo.
ALT A man sits at a desk, typing at a computer. Text, "In February 2026, we helped 523 people reach their goal of employment." OOD logo.
ALT A collage of four images of Brenden Marcum. Text, "Brenden Marcum. I gained insights into how cultural practices influence communication and behavior, which will directly apply to my career in criminal justice." OOD logo.
ALT From left to right: Mike Russell, BE Operator, with OOD staff Christy Hauck, BE Program Manager; Kelsi Burrier, BE Consultant; and Sally Nunes, BE Program Area Manager. Text, "Supporting Independence Through Business Ownership." OOD logo.
ALT A man smiles while wearing a pair of headphones outdoors. Text, "World Hearing Day." OOD logo.
ALT Left: Ruby Gibbons. Text, "Ruby Gibbons. I met with participants who really appreciated that I was a participant myself." Right: Megan Newsome. Text, "I'm helping out MY community, giving back, and it's special. Megan Newsome." OOD logo.
ALT Collage: Four photos of Carl DeForest. Text, "I'm proud to be the first Deaf police officer in Ohio, the first Afro-American Deaf police officer in the United States, and the third Deaf police officer in the entire country. Ptl. Carl DeForest." OOD logo.
ALT Pictured from left to right: Janae Myers, Legislative Aide for Rep. Click; Rep. Gary Click; Keith Jesse, proponent for the bill and for whom Keith’s Law is named; Governor DeWine; Brendan Garret, proponent for the bill; Rep. Brian Lorenz; Julia Garrett, proponent for the bill; and Ben Nettles, Former Legislative Aide for Rep. Click. Text, "OOD Works." OOD logo.
ALT Codey Ewing observes a demonstration by Jason Newell, Welding Coordinator. Text, "Codey's Steps to Becoming a Welder." OOD logo.
ALT Kristina, Krispy Kreme Manager, and Trey Prentice. Text, "Trey overcame challenges to find his place at Krispy Kreme." OOD logo.
ALT Tanisha Carlgren. Text, "Tanisha is a Champion for Disability Inclusion." OOD logo.
ALT OOD participants talk with Adriana Hines, Education and Prevention Specialist, and Dawn Butler, Director of Human Resources from Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center, about open positions.
ALT Brandon Taylor and Chiquita Bellamy with University Hospitals sit at their booth. University Hospitals logo.
ALT Nate Cox, Brynne Olsen, Matthew Tekaucic, Michael Hoag, Kristen Ballinger, OOD Director Kevin Miller, Brian Crowe, Chris Brown, Jennifer Finnerty, and Nikki Hall. A sign in the center of the group reads "Welcome attendees."
ALT An OOD participant interviews with Laura Weikart, Associate Manager with CVS Workforce Initiatives, while an American Sign Language interpreter signs.
ALT A hairstylist styling a woman's hair in a salon. Text, "OOD helped me find a job through the ups and downs. Narin Terry." OOD logo.
ALT A bakery employee inspects a display case. Text, "In September 2025, we helped 570 people reach their goal of employment." OOD logo.
ALT Mel Arnold. Text, "This program has allowed me to support my family, stand on my own, and be part of something meaningful. Mel Arnold." OOD logo.
ALT Taylor Westfall smiles with a dog. Text, "Without OOD, I would never have had the chance of college or a higher career field. Taylor Westfall." OOD logo.