Ohio Olmstead Task Force

11/10/2025

Disability Rights Ohio is our state's watchdog for disability discrimination. You can submit an intake form on their website at anytime, but we encourage you to take advantage of their upcoming Special Education Legal Clinic on November 17th. This is geared toward students with disabilities, their parents, guardians, and educators. Register here: lawyers4students.com/legalclinic

Next Monday, November 17th, is our next Free Legal Clinic: An introduction to We Thrive Together. Come join us!

Learn more and register to attend at lawyers4students.com/legalclinic

11/07/2025

Do you know the background of the Olmstead Decision? Visit our page, www.OhioOlmstead.com/OlmsteadHistory for an overview of this court case which informs the spirit of our advocacy today.

11/06/2025

When disability discrimination accounts for 54% of all complaints, we need all housing advocates to join us in uplifting disability rights. Learn what you can do to make your organization's services more accessible and how you can spread information about housing rights for the disability community by contacting us: www.OhioOlmstead.com 🏠

Thank you to the National Fair Housing Alliance and all of Ohio's fair housing organizations for the work you do!

11/05/2025

Voting advocacy is year-round work! Have an experience voting with a disability that you'd like to share? Join the Ohio Disability Vote Coalition (ODVC) on November 13th from 1:00-2:00pm for its monthly virtual meeting and planning efforts for the next elections. To join ODVC's email list, contact RevUp@aapd.com.

11/05/2025

In this blog, Dr. Jackee Jackson, a leader from REV UP New Jersey, writes about the power of the disability vote. She reflects on the first time she voted, the history of the voting rights movement, and the importance of REV UP's voting advocacy. https://ow.ly/atYk50Xm8VG

ID: Dr. Jackee Jackson sits in front of a house holding a REV UP sign that says "Powering the Disability Vote". She is a Black woman wearing black glasses, red lipstick, a large necklace, and a shirt that says "vote!". Beneath is a quote from the linked blog.

10/20/2025

Check out this resource on reasonable accommodations:

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is the perfect time to learn more about reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Just your luck, we have a guide to requesting reasonable accommodations! Check out our Employment Resource Hub to learn more: https://adata.org/employment-resource-hub/guide-requesting-reasonable-accommodations

10/01/2025

Walk & Roll Northside is taking place on October 13th at 6:00pm!

Walk. Roll. Make change.

Join us and our friends from the Independence Alliance for the Walk & Roll Accessibility Assessment in Northside! Together, we’ll travel a short 0.6 mile route, spot accessibility barriers (like sidewalks, curb cuts, or crosswalks), and learn how to report them to the right places.

📅 Monday, October 13 at 6 PM�
📍 Start at Caracole (4138 Hamilton Ave — main entrance in the back)�
➡ End at Hoffner Park with a discussion on how to report accessibility issues in Cincinnati

What to expect:�
• Sign in and receive info when you arrive�
• You don’t have to travel the full route�
• Dress comfortably—we’ll be outdoors the whole time�
• Time at the end to connect with Independence Alliance or Caracole for services and opportunities

Inclusivity and accessibility are our top priorities. Need accommodations? Contact Independence Alliance at Dee@IndependenceAlliance.org or (513) 241-8046 (Please allow one week’s notice for ASL interpreters).

Special thanks to the Northside Community Council for their support of this event!

Your voice matters in building a more accessible Cincinnati!

10/01/2025

It's time for our monthly meeting again! Come join us at 1 pm today if you'd like to be involved in disability advocacy and get the latest updates. Visit https://ohioolmstead.com/agenda/ for more information. You can also email us at ohioolmstead@gmail.com with any questions.

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09/15/2025

This voting event is scheduled for September 24th at 3:00pm. Check it out!