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DOJ finds OKC police discriminate against people with behavioral disabilities

Saturday, January 4 by Ponca City Now

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City and its police department have discriminated against people with behavioral health disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday after releasing the latest in a series of investigations into state and local law enforcement agencies. In its 45-page report, the DOJ found the city... Read More.

Oklahoma Reduces Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist From 13 Years To 2 Years Thanks To New Funding

Friday, December 27 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma Human Services announced that the developmental disabilities services waitlist has gone from 13 years to just two years. This comes after the state legislature gave Oklahoma Human Services the funding they needed to provide these services. Lori and Mike Weider are parents to two adults, Lucas and Emily. Both of their children have special needs. “They... Read More.

OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Friday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities.Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. The measure... Read More.