Experience

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2000 - Present

  I am responsible for setting the vision and direction of the organization. In conjunction with the Board, I work to develop programs and supports that meet consumer needs and are also sustainable. The work of the center in Nursing Home Transition, Home Modification, Assistance Dogs, and Inclusive Camps for kids represents best practices acknowledged on local, state, and national levels. Our focus on building community establishes the credibility of our mission. An entrepreneur mindset encourages me to look for new opportunities and discard those that lose relevance.

• Director of Development & Public Relations

  • Oct 1998 - Dec 1999

  Supervised the organization’s fundraising and public relations activities. Worked with Board members and community volunteers to run the annual campaign. Met with high wealth individuals and companies to develop our major gifts. Wrote press releases and developed presentations for the Executive Director.



Tim Harrington Consulting

• Independent Consultant

  • Mar 1995 - Present

  I provide workshops and training seminars for corporations and public agencies concerning disability topics including employment, reasonable accommodations, program accessibility, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and diversity issues. I have presented to over a hundred audiences including organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Most recently, I presented at the Ohio Association of County Boards conference and Ohio’s DD Awareness Month at the state Capital. I provide workshops and training seminars for corporations and public agencies concerning disability topics including employment, reasonable accommodations, program accessibility, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and diversity issues. I have presented to over a hundred audiences including organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Most recently, I presented at the Ohio Association of County Boards conference and Ohio’s DD Awareness Month at the state Capital.



Great Lakes Risk Management, Inc.

• Benefits Plan Manager

  • Mar 1997 - Oct 1998

  Designed and brokered benefits packages for both small and medium-sized businesses. Worked with insurance carriers and owners to provide competitively priced employee benefit plans. Designed and brokered benefits packages for both small and medium-sized businesses. Worked with insurance carriers and owners to provide competitively priced employee benefit plans.



Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council

• Executive Director

  • Mar 1995 - Mar 1997

  Provided leadership and vision as the first executive director of this quasi-governmental entity. Worked with legislators in developing a legislative proposal that provided new general revenue funds to Centers throughout Ohio. Organized quarterly meetings with individuals appointed by the Governor and communicated policies determined by this body to appropriate state agencies. Provided leadership and vision as the first executive director of this quasi-governmental entity. Worked with legislators in developing a legislative proposal that provided new general revenue funds to Centers throughout Ohio. Organized quarterly meetings with individuals appointed by the Governor and communicated policies determined by this body to appropriate state agencies.



Accessibility Consulting Group

• Trainer

  • 1994 - 1995

  Developed marketing and training programs to educate area employers about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Provided group disability awareness training aimed at community organizations wanting to promote a more hospitable environment for those with disabilities. Developed marketing and training programs to educate area employers about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Provided group disability awareness training aimed at community organizations wanting to promote a more hospitable environment for those with disabilities.