Governor Bob Taft will appoint members for 3-year terms beginning October 2001 and ending September 30, 2004. Application packets are available from the ODDC office and must be completed and returned to the Council office by June 1, 2001. All applications will be kept on file to fill future vacancies. Solidarity '01, Ohio's largest conference focusing on the challenges and opportunities of people with disabilities is scheduled for May 13-15, 2001. Workshops, technology demonstrations, motivational speakers, a health and wellness fair and a sports and recreation day are part of this year's gathering.
Limited scholarships are available.
My New Freedom Initiative for Americans with disabilities funds new technologies, expands opportunities to work and make our society more welcoming. For the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities, we must continue to break down barriers to equality. But people with disabilities, like all Americans, should examine the details of the President's address and ask some tough questions. First and foremost, the disability community has a vested interest in questioning the President's math. Some issues and questions to think about and raise across the country.