OK Partners in Policymaking

07/31/2026

Oklahoma Health Care Authority's Member Advisory Task Force (MATF) is meeting TOMORROW, AUGUST 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and has time on the agenda for public comments. Make sure you register to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B1D2QlB6Tie3NQyj3VrgKA

07/31/2026

Save the Dates for this year's Capitol Conversations! This is series of conversations with State Policymakers about education, the budget, and legislation for the upcoming legislative session. This your chance to let your views and concerns be heard. There will be 4 sessions hosted this fall, each focusing on a different topic:

Education – Sept. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., State Capitol, Room 535
Oklahoma State Budget – Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual
2027 Legislation: Share Your Ideas – Nov. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., State Capitol Room 535
Pre-Session Concerns – Dec. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual

Each session will start with a brief presentation on the topic and then will be opened for public testimony! There will be time for 30 people to share their testimony.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet and speak with Legislators! Can't wait to see you here at YOUR Capitol!

07/08/2026

Did you know the DD Council has a weekly email? In this email we have advocacy and other opportunities that have been shared with us by partners across Oklahoma and the nation, including other State Developmental Disabilities Councils, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and our DD Network Partners.

You read past emails as well as sign up to get it in your email:
https://oklahoma.gov/ddco/resources/email-digest-of-good-stuff-and-opportunities.html

07/01/2026

Be sure to check out the Ready, Set, Hired! Career Expo on July 28. This is a high‑energy, encouraging event designed to connect people with new opportunities and supportive employer partners.

🌟 Ready, Set, Hired! Career Expo
📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Rose State College – Jeanie Webb Student Union

1910 Hudiburg Dr., Midwest City, OK 73110
This event is open to the entire community!

06/27/2026

Check out this great moment at this year's Oklahoma PIP Graduate Academy!
Dr. Bradley Mays, our Oklahoma PIP Director, caught up with some of PIP graduates who have taken their advocacy to the next level by serving in elected and appointed roles. ​
From the State Legislature to the Norman School Board and the Developmental Disabilities Council, our graduates are proving there is no limit to the impact that can be made. ​We are so proud of the work
Representative Ellyn Hefner, Ms. Tori Collier, and Mr. Bryce Wooten are doing to shape policy and represent their communities. Keep shining!

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06/22/2026

Did you know the DD Council has a weekly email? In this email we have advocacy and other opportunities that have been shared with us by partners across Oklahoma and the nation, including other State Developmental Disabilities Councils, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and our DD Network Partners.

You read past emails as well as sign up to get it in your email:

The DD Council creates a weekly digest of advocacy and other opportunities that have been shared with us by partners across Oklahoma and the nation, including other State Developmental Disabilities Councils, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Administration f...

06/16/2026

Every vote matters. Make your voice heard today.

Voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options and accommodations at their polling place.

Learn more about voting accessibility and accommodations:
https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/accessibility-for-disabled-voters.html

It's Election Day! Polls will be open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. All registered voters in Oklahoma have something to vote on today - so make plans to cast your ballot!

Log into the OK Voter Portal to find your polling place and view a sample ballot: https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/