Dec. 2025 – OOTF Writes to North Central Area Transit, Regarding Loss of Transportation Services
North Central Area Transit (NCAT) announced it is stopping services in Huron County in January 2026, which means the loss of paratransit and other transportation services that are often the only options for people with disabilities. OOTF leadership was interviewed on this matter and our letter was published in the Norwalk Reflector.
“Transportation is a significant barrier for folks with disabilities and many rely on public transportation, paratransit and other accessible modes of transportation to go to medical appointments, places of employment, community activities, other social events and provide public feedback…People with disabilities have the right to access their community just as their peers without disabilities.
OOTF urges NCAT and Huron County to reconsider the decision to remove paratransit services without the supports to institute a similar system for the individuals who utilize that service.”
Nov. 2025 – OOTF Provides Testimony on OH HB450, Regarding Accessible Parking Policy
HB450 seeks to permit any pregnant person to use ADA accessible parking spots, regardless of whether they have a disability. OOTF opposes current language in HB450 noting the most pressing concerns with this legislation: decreasing accessible spots to increase expectant mother parking; limiting community access for people with disabilities; and the possible violation of federal and/or state law. Read our testimony in full below.
Ohio Olmstead Task Force 