Director Miller Provides Budget Testimony

OOD staff accompanied Director Miller to his budget testimony at the Ohio Statehouse. Individuals were selected by the OOD Director’s Advisory Groups, support areas, and those who participated in recent leadership training. From left to right: Maria Seaman, Chief Fiscal Officer; Autumn Dent, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Amanda Carrino, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant; Suzie Rupp, Administrative Professional; Kary Whearty, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload Assistant; OOD Director Kevin L. Miller; Melanie Sonnier, Human Capital Management Manager; Raven Comer, Disability Claims Supervisor; Greg Elchert, Financial Associate; Jane Morana, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; and Lesley McConnell, Training Development Analyst.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s biennial Executive Budget for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 highlights his continued dedication to making Ohio a Disability Inclusion State and Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. 

On February 26, 2025, OOD Director Kevin L. Miller provided budget testimony to the Ohio House Health Committee. 

Director Miller explained, “Governor DeWine’s proposed budget supports Ohioans with disabilities, empowering them to find careers, stability, purpose, meaning, connection, and independence.”

 

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To learn more, watch Director Miller’s on-demand video testimony on The Ohio Channel, or read his budget testimony on OOD’s website.