Transition Youths | Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities
4300 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Whitehall, OH 43213
Eligibility
Youth 14-22 years old who have a physical or mental disability.
Required documents
No documents required.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.
(614) 466-4575
Voice
Languages
Spanish. Somali.
Application process
Apply online at OODWorks.com or call/visit the local office to apply by phone or in person.
Fees
None.
Service area
Ohio
Program helps young people with disabilities transition from the classroom to a workplace or college. Services enable an easier transition from one stage of life to another. Counselors will develop an individual plan of employment based on abilities, strengths and goals.
Last assured
11/13/2025
Providing organization
Opportunities For Ohioans With Disabilities
OOD’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI), Division of Employer & Innovation Services (EIS), and Division of Disability Determination (DDD) partner with nonprofits, schools, businesses, and other public and community organizations to:
Help individuals with disabilities find and keep jobs
Prepare students with disabilities for the world of work and the next steps after graduation
Support college students with disabilities in completing their degrees or credentials and planning careers that meet the demands of today's labor market
Help students and adults with disabilities gain valuable work experience and access to state government employment through paid apprenticeships
Provide supported employment services for working-age adults with developmental disabilities
Assist Business Enterprise operators who are legally blind in their entrepreneurial careers in vending services
Provide employment support for individuals in recovery who are served through certified specialized dockets
Process applications made to the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)