Cindy Shunk of Sylvania, Ohio is a strong self-advocate. Knowing her rights, she asks for what she needs and wants. She is clear that she prefers to be treated like everyone else. Over the years, she has received support from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) because she is blind.



 After she graduated with a bachelor’s degree, Cindy tried applying for jobs in radio but eventually went in a different direction. When she learned of an opportunity to participate in a master’s degree program, she took it.



 Even with a master’s degree, finding a job did not come easily. Through hard work and determination, Cindy landed a job that she enjoyed, but then she lost the position because of the pandemic.



Cindy persisted again and found a new job, but it wasn’t a good fit. With help from OOD, Cindy, who continued to refuse to give up, found a position where she enjoys helping others.



A guest on the OOD Works podcast, Cindy explains her persisting philosophy and shares about her rewarding job today. She is joined by Dawn Coleman, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor with the Bureau of Services for Visually Impaired.

Transcripts and MP3 files are available at ood.ohio.gov/podcast.



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