Common Questions

I'm not sure what job or services are right for me?

The best place to start is finding out what interests you! Take a free online interest inventory to explore your options.

If you're unsure about working in a community-based job, learn more about our Vocational Training Program.

I'm worried that working will affect my benefits.

For a majority of Americans with disabilities, community employment is beneficial and does not mean you have to give up your benefits.

Both Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD/BVR) and local County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (DoDD) offer access to trained Benefits Analysts that can help you figure out the best path forward.

What services do you offer?

We offer a full continuum of employment services to meet your needs:

Vocational Habilitation Work Assessments Career Exploration Job Development & Placement Job Coaching Job Retention Services Travel Training Summer Youth Programs
Do these services cost me anything?

No. These services are paid for through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and/or the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DoDD) Medicaid Waivers.

Questions? Contact Our Team

Melinda Baker

Employment Services Manager
937.853.5449 mbaker@ursdayton.org

Nadirah Ibadullah

Employment Services Coordinator
937.853.5450 nibadullah@ursdayton.org