Events and Activities

DDS Waiver Services & Waiting List Meeting

Event date: 12/12/2024 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

This meeting will be in person at the State Capitol, Room 450 or by Zoom. The link to attend by Zoom will be sent to all who register.

Created by family members for family members:
The DDS Waiting List Meeting is a time for those on the waiting list and those who want to learn more about developmental disability services in Oklahoma can come and hear from the DDS Director, OHS leadership and other state agencies and programs that support people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The “Waiting List Meeting” is a time for the director of DHS and DDS’s director along with other state level administrators, to meet with family members. State legislators are also invited to learn and hear from families. Families often share current situations affecting them during their time of “wait”. Then it gives the administrators and other family members a chance to help the family find services and supports to assist while the family “waits”. In addition to families meeting and speaking directly to the administrators and legislators who could possibly help, it gives the administrators and legislators the opportunity to hear what is really happening in Oklahoma for people with developmental disabilities.

The Waiting List Meeting is more than for those waiting but for those who support Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Using LifeCourse to Plan for Waiver Services

Event date: 12/18/2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Register to join the Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD, Oklahoma Family Network and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center training on Using Life Course to help prepare for waiver services. You will learn about Charting the Life Course tools and how the tools and concepts can help you prepare for long-term support and the DDS waiver.

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Basics of SDS

Event date: 1/8/2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center is hosting training on Self-Directed Services. Learn how other families have used SDS for long-term support. This training will help you be prepared to determine if you want to choose SDS when the opportunity arises.

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Oklahoma ABLE

Event date: 1/14/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) created a path for people who rely on supports that have an asset limit to be able to save money over that asset limit.  Come to this training to learn more about Oklahoma ABLE accounts, how they work and how they can help people with disabilities achieve a better life!

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Oklahoma ABLE

Event date: 1/15/2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) created a path for people who rely on supports that have an asset limit to be able to save money over that asset limit.  Come to this training to learn more about Oklahoma ABLE accounts, how they work and how they can help people with disabilities achieve a better life!

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Long-term planning Financial and Employment Options

Event date: 1/22/2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center invite you to the family training on Long-term Planning - Financial and Employment Options. This training is designed to help plan for the future by sharing options to assure the protection of long-term supports and benefits, including waiver supports and methods for saving money beyond the typical Medicaid asset limits. Learn about options for community integrated employment such as Ticket to Work and options to help secure funds for future needs such as OK STABLE accounts. Come learn about what could be available to you or the person care for.

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Writing Meaningful Individual Plans

Event date: 2/5/2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center invite you to our newest training on writing Individual Plans (IP) for waiver services. In this training, you will learn how to be a part of writing your individual plan. We will cover some basics and help you better understand setting measurable goals. Registration for the Writing a Meaningful Plan is required.

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