LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Throughout Ohio, public and private vocational rehabilitation programs depend on state and federal tax dollars to provide programming and services to Ohioans with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation programs assist people with disabilities to remove barriers to employment and independent living.

Due to the ever-changing political climate, education and advocacy are paramount to enlist the support of our elected public officials regarding the needs of Ohioans with disabilities.

The Governmental Affairs Committee disseminates legislative alerts via the “Ohio Wire”/or our e-newsletters for any pertinent legislation or issues that members need to address with their state senators and representatives. The Committee provides the necessary tools to promote education and advocacy for people with disabilities.

The NRA “Action Alerts” provide information for federal level requests to contact our Senators and Congressional Representatives. Visit the NRA Website for current and archived Action Alerts.

Legislative Links

State of Ohio / Governor's Page

Ohio House of Representatives

Ohio Senate

US House of Representatives

US Senate

135th Ohio U.S. Congressional District Map -
Ohio Congressional District Map Adopted January 2023

Look up legislators (Senate and House)

Locate your polling place

National Rehabilitation Association Links

NRA advocates for effective public policies, programs and services that lead to and support the employment and independence of youth and adults with disabilities, consistent with the principles inherent in the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility, Self Determination, Community Inclusion and Integration, Non-discrimination, Equity, and Reasonable Accommodation.

NRA advocates for high quality, ethical, and collaborative practice across the habilitative and rehabilitative professions. To learn more, click here.