Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma

09/15/2026

Give Back Night! Support the Oklahoma Family Support 360 Center TONIGHT - Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Social Capital, 517 S. Hudson Ave., Oklahoma City!
20% of all proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Oklahoma Family Support 360 Center, to benefit children with special healthcare needs or disabilities

09/15/2026

On Saturday, October 3, 2:00 p.m., the Oklahoma Children's Theatre will perform Dragons Love Tacos in a Sensory-Friendly environment. This performance is designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming theatre experience for those who benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
Tickets can be purchased online: https://www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/tickets/

09/14/2026

Calling young people with disabilities ages 0-26 and families!

PEAK Parent Center 's Project POWER is hosting a virtual listening session to learn from YOU what’s working, what’s challenging, and what could be better when accessing transition and related services.
They want to hear about experiences with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Parent Centers, Centers for Independent Living, IEPs, schools, and other community programs. Your feedback will help identify ways services and supports can better meet the needs of young people with disabilities and their families.
Tues., Sept. 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. CT on Zoom
Register to participate: https://bit.ly/Youth-LS
Have any questions? Contact [email protected].

📣 Your experience can help improve transition services for youth and families.

PEAK Parent Center 's Project POWER is hosting a virtual listening session for young people with disabilities ages 0–26 and their families to share what’s working, what’s challenging, and what could be better when accessing transition and related services.

We want to hear about experiences with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Parent Centers, Centers for Independent Living, IEPs, schools, and other community programs. Your feedback will help identify ways services and supports can better meet the needs of young people with disabilities and their families.

📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 5–6 PM MDT
💻 Zoom

➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/Youth-LS
Questions? Contact [email protected].

09/14/2026

Senior Day at the Oklahoma State Fair Wednesday, Sept. 23! FREE admission and $5 America 250 Wheel tickets for seniors 55+ (I.D. required). Ride the State Fair Senior Accessibility Shuttle for FREE from the Hurricane Harbor parking lot straight to the Fair!

Senior Day!!! 😄 FREE admission and $5 America 250 Wheel tickets for seniors 55+ (I.D. required). Ride the State Fair Senior Accessibility Shuttle for FREE from the Hurricane Harbor parking lot straight to the Fair! 🎡

09/10/2026

We can't wait for Thursday, November 5 for this year's Caregiver Conference! The conference is designed to support, inspire, and connect caregivers, families, and professionals across Oklahoma. This conference is free to attend and you can join in person, online, or at a watch party!
Register today:

09/09/2026

Save the Date! September 15 is the first Capitol Conversation of the fall! State Legislators will discuss public education in Oklahoma and then members of the public are invited to share a two-minute public comment.

Join Democratic legislators for our first Capitol Conversation of the fall! Legislators will discuss public education in Oklahoma, and members of the public are invited to share a two-minute public comment.

ASL interpreters will be provided upon request. If you need an ASL interpreter, please contact Senator Julia Kirt at [email protected] by 4:30 PM on September 8.

09/09/2026

Everyone gets to enjoy Fair food!! This year, at the Oklahoma State Fair there are gluten free corn dogs, deep fried Oreos, chicken strips, and funnel cakes there’s something delicious for everyone at the fair! This stand will be located on Gordon Cooper Blvd, across the street from the Pavilion.
Statement from Everybody Eats: We are not certified gluten free. We use dedicated fryers, no gluten items are sold at the stand, our employees have allergen training, we use gluten free ingredients, and our ingredient list is available at the stand upon request. We provide information so people with celiac can make an informed choice on what they eat. Hope you’ll be able to stop by!
See y'all at the fair! 🎡

EVERYBODY EATS! Offering gluten free corn dogs, deep fried Oreos, chicken strips, and funnel cakes there’s something delicious for everyone at the fair! This stand will be located on Gordon Cooper Blvd, across the street from the Pavilion.

Statement from Everybody Eats: We are not certified gluten free. We use dedicated fryers, no gluten items are sold at the stand, our employees have allergen training, we use gluten free ingredients, and our ingredient list is available at the stand upon request. We provide information so people with celiac can make an informed choice on what they eat. Hope you’ll be able to stop by 🎡

09/09/2026

Be sure to check out the Oklahoma State Fair's Accessibility Guide to help you navigate the Fair from calming spaces to restrooms, and more: https://bit.ly/4earigX
Thank you to the Oklahoma State Fair for working to make sure belongs! See you at the Fair! 🎡

09/09/2026

As the school year is ramping up, be sure to check out The Arc of Oklahoma's article "IEP Meeting Checklist" by CEO Lisa Turner!

For families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a new school year rarely feels like a clean slate. It feels like the first item on a list that includes an IEP meeting, a new teacher who may not yet know your child, and the quiet worry that something important gets missed b...

09/08/2026

Give Back Night! Support the Oklahoma Family Support 360 Center on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Social Capital, 517 S. Hudson Ave., Oklahoma City!
20% of all proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Oklahoma Family Support 360 Center, to benefit children with special healthcare needs or disabilities.