OKC to host Developmental Disabilities Day on Oklahoma Capitol grounds this Thursday

The public is invited to this year’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Thursday, March 23 at the Oklahoma State Capitol (2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105)! The theme for this year is Disability Counts and it will take place 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the south steps of the capitol.

The agenda for March 23:

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Invited persons to speak to the group on the South Steps. Invited persons include: self-advocates, parents, professionals/providers, and legislators. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Persons in attendance are encouraged to speak with their state legislators.

Organizers of this event (include but are not limited to The Center for Learning and Leadership, the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Oklahoma People First, TBI Raiders, The Arc of Oklahoma, A New Leaf, Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, and the Council) thanks you for your help in making this event fun, safe, and educational for all. Reach out to us!

Also on Thursday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m. is the DDS Waiting List Meeting hosted by The Center for Learning and Leadership. This meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom platform and registration is required. Learn more about the meeting and to register:

https://ouhsc.edu/thecenter/Calendar/details/dds-wait-list-meeting-9.