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Get to know the dedicated individuals serving on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Provider Resource Association! Meet Tim Menke, Chief Executive Officer of Lott and District 4 OPRA Board Member. ? How many years have you served people with disabilities? 12 years ? How long have you been an OPRA member? 4 years ? How long has your tenure been on the OPRA Board? 3 years ? What is one reason that inspired you to serve on the OPRA Board? To be engaged and more informed about our industry, and to help serve people at Lott to the best of my ability. ? How did you get started in our field of work? God’s direction and I obeyed. ? What's your dream for Ohioans with disabilities? To be able to enjoy their lives without all the restrictions, guidelines, and rules that regulate their daily lives. ? What's one thing you'd like the OPRA Community to know about you? I love serving people in this industry and would love to see them freed from over-regulation.?

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What do your ministry shares do? ?? Your ministry shares provide structure and support for congregants passionate about accessibility – like Greg Yoder, a Thrive regional disability advocate. Currently half of the churches in Yoder’s classis have a disability advocate, and his goal is for every congregation in the classis to have someone in this role. Yoder reflects: “Being the body of Christ means thinking creatively to ensure that everyone feels welcome to participate in the community life of the church.” How do you see ministry shares at work in your ministry?

"Transportation is a gap for successful employment for people with disabilities when you want to be paid, have wage protections, minimum wage protections, as well as working amongst people without disabilities." October may be over, but here at the Forum, we raise disability employment awareness year-round! Today we're amplifying this clip of Rahnee Patrick, Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services at the Illinois Department of Human Services, on how philanthropy can fund overlooked areas of employment access for people with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/gsQnW399

July is Disability Pride Month! On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Today, according to the ADA National Network, there are 54 million Americans living with a disability. Every July, we recognize Disability Pride Month by raising awareness, normalizing disability, reclaiming public visibility, and rejecting ableism. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02DSmnY0

Learn about the history of Disability Pride Month in today's blog.

?? When we launched our long-term strategy and fresh new look yesterday, you may have spotted our new strap line: 'Learning disability allies' ?? But what is an 'ally'? ?? Being an ally is about taking action, making a stand and doing something to make a difference. It's standing up for, and alongside, learning disabled adults and their families. ?? Find out more about our brand new, long-term strategy, and being an ally here: https://loom.ly/vxJtOZo

As Black disabled people, sometimes the disability part of our identity is minimized. Of course, at some point there needs to be a conversation with the rest of our larger community about the fact that our value is the same as everyone else’s. In the meantime, we have each other. - Tinu Abayomi Paul What are your needs and the needs of your people? How can you strengthen trust and transparency within your mutual aid network? Learn more about how mutual aid saves lives in the Disaster Justice Guidebook for People of Color with Disabilities. Download for free at www.justiceshorter.com.

Let’s start our week right ? By supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities, we not only enrich their lives but also find greater purpose in our own. Each act of kindness, advocacy, and inclusion builds a more compassionate society. ?? Let's celebrate the incredible impact of selfless service and the unique gifts that every person brings to our community. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels valued and supported. After all, a life lived for others is truly a life worthwhile. ?? ?????? Keywords: lifequotesoftheday, lifequotesdaily, startingmondayright, mondaymantra, mondayinspiration, disabilityinclusion, disabilityrights, disabilitysupport, disabilitycare

Employers need workers now more than ever. This group and others around the state want to help employers tap into this underutilized demographic. The Working Healthy Benefit Specialists can help if you navigate your benefits and get back to work. Have been told by social security that you are disabled? That doesn't mean you can't work you just need more information to get there. #Meaningfulworkforeveryone #Newjobscreatedeveryday