Committees and Workgroups

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OOTF operates through a group of Standing Committees and Workgroups. Standing Committees are permanent while Workgroups may be formed as issues arise. All groups are dedicated to addressing specific issues and report regularly to the full task force.  Participation is important to OOTF and every member is expected to serve on at least one Standing Committee or Workgroup.

Below is a list of OOTF Committees, Workgroups, and their usual meeting days. If you are interested in joining a committee, please email the committee chair. 

Steering Committee
  • Meets at least once a quarter; meeting dates and times vary
  • Chair: Jennifer Kucera
  • Includes the Officers and Chairs of the Standing Committees
Finance Committee
  • Meets the first (1st) Friday of each month at 11:00 – 11:30 am
  • Chair: Sarah Davies, OOTF Treasurer
  • Oversees all financial affairs, reports and creates a yearly budget
Legislative Committee
  • Meets the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month at 1:00 – 2:30 pm
  • Co-Chair: Maria Sutter.

  • Monitors federal, state and local policies that may impact OOTF’s mission and disability rights, including proposed rules, regulations, and laws.  This committee also organizes related advocacy and educational activities.

Public Relations Committee
  • Meets the third (3rd) Monday of each month at 11:30 – 12:30 pm
  • Co-Chairs: Dee Henry and Rajai Saleh
  • Creates and shares information about OOTF with the public, such as the website and social media.
Direct Care Workforce Crisis Workgroup
  • On-Hiatus (reach out to Jennifer Kucera if you have an interest in leading this workgroup!)
  • Leads advocacy for Ohioans who need in-home care so they can live independently in their communities.
Housing Workgroup
  • Meets the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 1:00 – 2:15 pm
  • Chair: Dee Henry
  • Leads advocacy efforts focused on housing rights for people with disabilities.
  • Plans for 2025 include:
    • Creating a Legislative Power Map for disability rights advocates to use as a tool.
    • Attend symposiums, town halls, and other community meetings and speak about housing and universal design.
    • Meet with elected officials in-person and virtually host them at our meetings.
    • Boost calls to action on disability-related issues and provide resources to make submitting testimony easier.
    • Train advocates how to do grassroots work in their local area.
Note that meeting times may change, so please confirm with the Committee Chair. OOTF may also form ad hoc committees or workgroups to address specific issues, which then dissolve after the objectives are met.