Oklahoma Autism Network

01/09/2026

Save the date: January 17
Location: 502 N. Grand Avenue, El Reno, OK

Join our director, Dr. Michele DeBerry and other state leaders for a community Listening Event for Families of Children with Severe & Profound Disabilities.

Parents and caregivers of children with severe and profound disabilities carry invaluable knowledge, yet too often their voices go unheard. This event is a space for listening, learning, and meaningful dialogue—because real change begins by hearing those most affected.

📅 Date: January 17
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🍳 Breakfast Provided

Why Attend?
Share your experiences, concerns, and hopes
Ask questions directly to professionals and decision-makers
Connect with other families who understand your journey
Help shape conversations that impact education, healthcare, and policy.

✨ This is not a lecture—this is a listening event.
Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Your children matter.
All parents, caregivers, and community members are welcome.

01/07/2026

Join us Saturday, January 24 for our semi-formal Adaptive Winter Dance. ❄️🌟 Our friends with special needs and their families are invited for a fun night of music, dancing, crafts, games, and more! Admission is only $5: https://ow.ly/xocf50XSJAB

01/07/2026

The BEST STEP Summer 2026 application is now open. This program is for students age 16 and older with a documented disability who are DRS clients or eligible for services and returning to school in 2026.

Participants build job skills, connect with peers, and may apply for paid internships in their communities. BEST STEP takes place in June and July 2026. Applications are due March 2, 2026. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZHgwmpg-CE-5CnKLYs8yxeOew6a0VCpKuAY3KgkUqyRURTkwRFVHQVNDS1hDVkM5R1RHR08wNTcyTi4u&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&route=shorturl

01/06/2026

Join The Arc of Oklahoma and attorney Jennifer Wright for Plan with Love, a special four-part virtual training series in February designed for caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

Register at https://ow.ly/aSVk50XLv7j

Each session tackles a major component of long-term planning — estate planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and financial coordination through STABLE accounts.

Whether you join us for the full series or select the topics most relevant to your family, you’ll walk away with clear, practical guidance to help you plan confidently for the future of the person you love. 💞

01/01/2026

12/23/2025

If you are looking for a Christmas Eve service in Oklahoma City, check out Westminster Presbyterian Church.

12/17/2025

It's our favorite time of the year again at the North Pole Adventure at Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma City
Santa's Special Ones is a special day for Special Needs kiddos and their families only at the North Pole Adventure.
No admission cost for the kiddos, no reservations, just bring your little one for a slower pace version of Oklahoma's favorite Christmas attraction. Please respect that this event is for Special Needs kiddos only.
Bring your little one anytime between 1pm and 6pm on Thursday, December 18th to the North Pole Adventure at Crossroads Mall.
6900 Crossroads Mall Drive
Okc, OK 73149
The North Pole Adventure was built by the Conner family originally for Santa's Special Ones and this Thursday is an exclusive day for them alone at the adventure.
If you would like to volunteer to help during this wonderful event, please text 405-626-8998 for details
We look forward to seeing all of Santa's Special Ones this Thursday, December 18th from 1pm-6pm

Merry Christmas
The Conner family

12/11/2025

Checkout our holiday social stories, reach out to us if we can create a social story for your family.