Projects

This collaboration between the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma and the Council will develop a pilot program to empower Oklahoma employers in supporting workplace accommodations for employees with autism.

This project works to create systems change in the identification of and service provision of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The project is family‐centered and designed to promote inclusion for children with autism.   

This collaboration between Sooner SUCCESS and the Council will expand the current respite options for families across Oklahoma.                                                               

The Pervasive Parenting Center strenghtens the self-advocacy movement through a Youth Summit in Eastern Oklahoma.

This collaboration with AutismOklahoma looks to increase and expand art programming in Oklahoma for persons with developmental disabilities, including autism.

This project collaborates with the Oklahoma State Fair to provide everyone the opportunity to attend the State’s Premier Family Attraction with confidence, dignity, safety, and fun. 

Oklahoma Best Buddies looks to address and reduce barriers that prevent social interactions between individuals with I/DD and their typical peers.

The Oklahoma Supporting Families Community of Practice works on efforts to support families and individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities throughout their lifespan.

Our Self-Advocacy Trainings strenghten the self-advocacy movement in Oklahoma and equip self-advocates with skills in leadership and advocacy. 

PIP is an advocacy training where participants learn skills to advocate effectively with legislators, state and/or local policymakers, and others to advocate for change.

YLF is a 5 day leadership training for high school students with a disability. Participants to learn skills needed to advocate for themselves. 

DDCO works to inform and educate individuals with disabilities, families, professionals in the disability field, advocacy groups, policymakers and the general public on various topics related to disability, free of charge.

Increase expectations for competitive employment and increase knowledge of local, state, and federal resources to support the employment of the youth/young adults who have disabilities.

Person-Centered Thinking is a set of values, skills, and tools used in Person Centered Planning to personalize individual supports and services for a person.

DDCO annually sets aside funds in a this fund to assist individuals, familes, and professionals in the field of developmental  disabilities to participate in conferences, workshops, trainings and short-term educational programs.