Disability Census Summary

This disability census summary discusses "Americans with Disabilities: 2002." It was released by the Census Bureau in May 2006 and is designed to be used for planning and research purposes, particularly with non-student populations. The summary is based on data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation, and provides disability demographics by age, race and ethnicity, education, income, etc.

 

FAQ's for ADA Accommodations

OSU Extension is committed to all aspects of diversity. Disability is part of diversity and this page is to inform you of OSU Extension's commitment to assist counties/departments/units with accommodations for faculty, staff, and program participants

The following are some frequently asked questions related to making accommodations for OSU Extension Programming.

Who is responsible for paying for accommodations for program participants?
The county is responsible for paying for accommodations for program participants.

What if the accommodation puts a strain on the county's budget?
If the expense of the accommodation creates a budgetary hardship, the county can submit a request for financial assistance to Kathy Lechman Lechman.1@osu.edu. Example: A youth needs an interpreter for 4-H meetings. Meetings are 2 hours and the interpreter costs $35.00 per hour= $70.00 per meeting. At ten meetings, the expense would be $700.00. If the county does not have that much money available. Submit a request indicating the amount of the accommodation the reason for the accommodation and a requested amount. This will be forwarded to Keith Smith who along with Cabinet will decide on an amount for assistance.

Who is responsible for paying for accommodations for employees?
The department/unit/county is responsible for workplace accommodations. If the accommodation is a one-time investment over $500.00, the department/unit/county can request assistance from the Ohio State University ADA Office. See http://ada.osu.edu/WebPages/Policies/Policies.htm and click on OSU Workplace Accommodation Fund. The OSU Extension department/unit/county can also request assistance from OSU Extension Administration by submitting a request for assistance to Kathy Lechman (lechman.1@osu.edu). The request should address the accommodation being requested, the amount of the accommodation, the job description for the person needing the accommodation, and the amount the county has contributed as well as any funding received from the OSU Workplace Accommodation Fund.

Who do I call if I need an interpreter?
Locally, Sheriff's Departments, schools, and hospitals often have information on interpreters. There is also a list available on this web site of agencies that provide interpreting services. Remember, to avoid additional charges, do not wait until the last minute to contact the agency to make the request. Fees range from $30.00- $45.00 per hour and if the interpreter has to travel, their time starts when she/he leaves the location. For meetings over 2 hours 2 interpreters are required. See listing of Centers at the bottom of the page.

What if I need information converted to Braille?
You have some options with this question. If the individual has a tape player and does not mind you can read the information aloud and record it on a cassette player. Axis provides instructions on making audio recordings of printed messages. They can be contacted at (614) 262-8124. You can also contact the local Sheriff's department, school, and hospital to inquire about services. You can contact http://www.quikscrybe.com/ a company that converts text into Braille. This is not an endorsement -- just an example.The following web site for children answers questions about sight impairment very well and is suitable for adults: http://www.nfbohio.org/kids.htm Libraries are also excellent resources. This web site takes you to a library for blind and visually impaired people. http://plch.lib.oh.us/info/main/lb/

ADA Related Web sites:

The Web Accessibility Center
The Web Accessibility Center (WAC) was created in order to assist faculty in developing accessible distance education courses, as well as any on-line segments of OSU courses.
http://www.wac.ohio-state.edu/

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws - June 27, 2000
From the National Council On Disability. Provides a summary of the Federal legislation relating to disability with web links to responsible federal agencies.
http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/disabilityrights.html

EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
EASI's mission is to serve as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. We stay informed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace.
This site serves as a gateway to information about technology and disability. http://www.rit.edu/~easi/

ADA - OHIO
ADA-OHIO is a state wide non-profit organization that provides information, technical assistance and training about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to individuals, businesses, state and local government agencies or municipalities. http://www.ada-ohio.org

Ohio Governor's Council on People wit Disabilities
The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities serves in an advisory capacity directly to the Governor and, as needed, to the General Assembly on issues related to the needs, problems and concerns of Ohioans with disabilities. http://www.state.oh.us/gcpd/

Graphic Symbols for Accessibility
The complete set developed by the Graphic Artists Guild is available for download at
http://www.gag.org/resources/das.html
To download a partial set of accessibility symbols in a WORD Document format click here.

Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities. http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

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Community Centers for the Deaf in Ohio
Updated: 08/02

ALLIANCE MEMBERS: Akron - Family Services Community Services for the Deaf 212 E. Exchange Street Akron, OH 44304 330-376-9494 (Voice) 330-376-9351 (TTY) 330-996-9108 (Fax) Bob Labbe - rpl@familyservs.org Joanna Paxos - pjoanna@familyservs.org Greg Frink (DAC) - gaf1776@cs.com Cindy Klein (DAC) - ccklein@neo.rr.com Dennis Fay (DAC Chair)- dziggy5445@aol.com Canton -- Deaf Community Services 101 Cleveland Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Canton, OH 44702 330-454-7066 (Voice) 330-454-7952 (TTY) 330-454-4868 (FAX) Eve Brown - evebrown@familyservicesinc.org Misti Hixon-- dcs@familyservicesinc.org Linda Gray (DAC)- babyblueeyes@sssnet.com Jaime Jaime (DAC)- jjaime52@aol.com Susan Martz (DAC) - tsmartz@wilkshire.net Cincinnati -- Hearing and Speech & Deaf Center Of Greater Cincinnati 2825 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-221-0527 (Voice) 513-221-3300 (TTY) 513-221-5505 (Fax) Eleanor Stromberg - stromberg@hsdc.cc Bob Coltrane - IASL4U@aol.com Jeff Carroll - jcarroll@hsdc.cc Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Community Services for the Deaf And Hard of Hearing 11206 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-8787 (Voice/TTY) 216-795-2135 (Fax) Bernard Henri - bphenri@chsc.org Susan Bungard - sbungard@chsc.org Laurie Pesarchick - Impesarchick@yahoo.com Dayton - Community Services for the Deaf 211 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Dayton, OH 45402 937-640-8032 (Voice) 937-222-7921 (TTY) 937-640-8036 (Fax) Valerie Kapp - csddayton@earthlink.net Deron Emmons (DAC) - emmons13@aol.com Lorain -- Community Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Lorain County 1913 North Ridge Road East, Suite D Lorain, OH 44055 440-277-4602 (Voice/TTY) 440-277-4627 (Fax) Mary Tingler - DAC, rmtingler@aol.com Donald Shuster-DAC, Phone/ Fax: 440/365-5544 Bernard Henri - bphenri@chsc.org Susan Bungard - sbungard@chsc.org Mansfield Deaf Services 270 Sterkel Blvd. Mansfield, OH 44907 419-756-1133 or 800-589-1133 TTY Maja Freund, Director- mfreund@therehabcenter.org Linda Kafer - lkafer@therehabcenter.org Irene Cervinski (DAC) - No email Portsmouth -- Southern Ohio Medical Center Community Services for the Deaf 902 Washington Street Portsmouth, OH 45662 740-353-7774 (Voice/TTY) 740-353-3213 (Fax) 740-356-5139 (Voice) Ann Fankell - fankella@somc.org Sandra Blakeman - blakemas@somc.org Steubenville -- Family Service Assoc. Community Center for the Deaf 500 Market Street, Suite 324 Steubenville, OH 43952

Columbus -- Deaf Services Center 5830-5858 N. High Street Worthington, OH 43085 Interpreting Dept: 614-841-1991 (Voice/TTY); 614-841-4909 (Fax) Community Resources Dept: 614-841-9991 TTY; 614-841-1118 Fax John Moore -- JohnMoore@dsc.org Toledo -- Deaf Resource Center 1801 Adams Street Toledo, OH 43624 419-243-1111 (Voice) 419-243-7777 (TTY) 419-243-7663 (Fax) Charles Munoz, Executive Director -- Deafresourcectr@aol.com Youngstown Hearing and Speech 6614 Southern Blvd. Youngstown, OH 44512 330-726-8855 (Voice/TTY) 330-726-9182 (Fax) Alfred J. Pasini- apasini@yohsc.com Nancy Resh -- reshn@hotmail.com & nresh@yohsc.com Steve Leland - sleland@yohsc.com ccd@1stnet.com (from Stuebenville CCD) Zanesville -- Southeast Community Center of the Deaf 38 N. Fourth Street, Suite 208 Zanesville, OH 43701 740-455-2000 740-455-6095 Fax Tom Atkins, Director -- sccd2001@yahoo.com Ohio Association of the Deaf Frank Stephan: fstephan@udata.com Verne E. Taylor, Jr. (DAC) taylorjr@osd.ode.state.oh.us Ohio Resource Center on Deafness 500 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43140 614-781-6670 (Voice or TTY) 614-781-9959 (Fax) Darlene Goncz Zangara - zangara@orcd.org Rehabilitation Services Commission Skip Berquist - rsc_skp@rscnet.A1.state.oh.us Linda Wetters - rsc_lyw@rscnet.A1.state.oh.us David Leedy - dave.leedy@rsc.state.oh.us Commissioner Gwen Trujullo - gwentonio@aol.com State Street Consultants 137 East State Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-221-3600 1-800-221-3696 (toll free office) 614- 221-4713 Fax Kevin Futryk - kfutryk@statestreetohio.com Groundswell Consultants 137 East State Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-324-0850 614-324-1118 E.J. Thomas - Ejthomas@groundswellgroup.com or ejtomas@aol.com McGough & Associates, Inc. 100 South Third Street, Suite 111 Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-221-5771 Voice 614-221-2865 Fax John McGough - jmcgough@mcgough-inc.com Keith Shoemaker - kshoemaker@mcgough-inc.com Jenny Alford - jalford@mcgough-inc.com CCD Alliance Administrator 614-529-7068 TTY 614-529-7078 FAX Marsha Nippert - CCDAlliance@aol.com