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- Began employment at The Ability Center in July of 2002
- Served 8 years Active-Duty Air Force prior to joining The Ability Center
- Presented the 'Spirit of Democracy' award by former Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell in 2005 for advocacy work in leading multiple County Board of Elections towards greater accessibility and compliance with the Help Americans Vote Act
- Recognized by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in 2008 as a key advocate in the passage of SB209, which provided expanded opportunities for hunters with disabilities
- Accepted the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging 'Innovations—Aging Achievement Award' in 2012 for creating programming that expedited community living options for persons unnecessarily living in Nursing facilities
- By 2019, Ash's Nursing Home Transition team had transitioned their 850th individual back into Community Based living
- Has served as an appointed member to the Ohio Secretary of State's ADA advisory committee and The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
- Provided guidance to numerous entities in Northwest Ohio towards becoming more Disability Friendly
- Holds an Associate’s degree in Aerospace Technology from the Community College of the United States Air Force
- Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College (SUNY)
- Has held an Ohio Realtors’ License as well as an ICC certification as an Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
About The Ability Center
The Ability Center is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities through advocacy, education, and service provision across 13 counties in Northwest Ohio.
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