OKC Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns

09/15/2025

🧰 An emergency kit is your lifeline in a disaster. Start with the basics: water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, and medications. Add copies of important documents and cash in small bills. The time to prepare is now!

Find more info at the link in our profile.

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09/11/2025

September is National Preparedness Month. When you're prepared for any disaster or situation, you empower yourself and your family to weather the storm! Knowing your needs if there is no power or food is the key.

September is National Preparedness Month!

🚨 Emergencies can strike without warning. Take time this week to talk with your family about where to go and how to get in touch if you are separated. Write down important numbers, choose a meeting spot, and practice your plan together. Being prepared today makes tomorrow safer. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Learn more👉: https://loom.ly/agZyiUU
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07/29/2025

Temperatures will be dangerously hot this week in Oklahoma. These free, air-conditioned public spaces—like libraries, community centers, and shelters—are open to help you stay cool and safe during extreme heat.

Find a Cooling Center near you by dialing 2-1-1 or checking with your local library or city website like these:
📍 OG&E Cooling Centers: https://loom.ly/ZrTlKJU
📍 Oklahoma City list of Cooling Centers: https://loom.ly/b0VEUog
📍 City of Tulsa Cooling Stations https://loom.ly/QCFZ9jk

High temps can be dangerous—especially for kids, older adults, and those with health conditions.
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Rest in the shade
✅ Know when it’s time to get help
⚠️ Don’t wait until it’s an emergency. Cool down, stay safe. 💙

07/29/2025

Take the 2025 Pedestrian Safety Survey
Here’s an opportunity to improve our community’s safety from your laptop or phone! Our partners at local agencies are researching attitudes and perceptions of traffic and pedestrian safety with a brief survey. It’s such an important topic that impacts us all, so if you walk, bike, drive or use features like sidewalks, please take 5 minutes to complete the survey. What they learn from you will help improve our community’s safety, and that’s a big win! We all share the responsibility to keep our roads safe, so we hope you will take a few moments out of your day to weigh in. The survey is divided into three brief sections, and we invite you to share your experiences on the road by car, on bikes, on foot or via mobility devices. This survey does not ask for any identifying information and all responses are totally anonymous. So, chime in!
Link to English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Link to Spanish survey: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025

Descubre cómo SurveyMonkey te ayuda a crear encuestas y formularios en línea y gratis: obtén percepciones poderosas para impulsar a tu organización.

07/24/2025

💡 You know a local hero. We want to meet them.

The Disability Empowerment Awards are a chance to spotlight the amazing people in our community who:

✅ Advocate for disability rights
✅ Promote inclusion and accessibility
✅ Inspire others through their leadership and actions

These awards are hosted by the OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns, and nominations are open RIGHT NOW!

📝 Quick, easy, and open to everyone — submit your nomination in just 5 minutes: https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/

Help us honor those who make OKC a better place for people of all abilities! 💙

07/23/2025

Meet the heart of OKC!
From athletes to artists to advocates, people with disabilities are shaping the story of our city in incredible ways.

We celebrate the voices and talents of our disability community—because inclusion makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected. 🌆💙

🎉 Know someone making a difference? Share their story!

07/22/2025

🎤 And the award goes to… someone YOU nominate! 🎉

Do you know a person, business, or media outlet in OKC who’s working hard to make life better for people with disabilities?

💥 Maybe they’re breaking down barriers.
💥 Speaking up for disability rights.
💥 Making spaces more accessible for all.

Now’s your chance to say THANK YOU — by nominating them for the Disability Empowerment Award from the OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns! 🏆

✅ Takes 5 minutes
✅ Anyone can nominate
✅ Open all year (for October 2025 awards)

👉 Nominate here: https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/

Let’s celebrate the people who are making real change in our city. 💚

07/21/2025

Did you know?
Many Oklahoma City businesses are hiring people with disabilities—and thriving because of it! 💼💪
Inclusive hiring isn’t just the right thing to do—it brings new talent, fresh ideas, and stronger teams to our local economy.

👏 Let’s celebrate the businesses building a more inclusive OKC. Tag one you love below!

07/19/2025

Big win for accessibility in OKC!
Many city parks, sidewalks, and public buildings are now ADA-compliant, making our community more welcoming for everyone. 🌟
Whether you're rolling, walking, or riding, Oklahoma City is committed to making sure every resident can move through the city safely and confidently.
Let’s keep building a city where no one is left out.

🦽💬 Have you noticed accessibility near you? Drop them in the comments!

07/17/2025

🌟 **Nominate a Local Disability Empowerment Champion!** 🌟

Do you know someone in OKC who’s making a real difference for people with disabilities?
👏 Advocating for disability rights
👏 Creating access and inclusion
👏 Leading by example in work, media, or the community

The **OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns** wants to celebrate them with a **Disability Empowerment Award** — and YOU can nominate them!

✅ Anyone can submit
✅ It takes just 5 minutes
✅ Nominations stay open all year (for October 2025 Awards)

🔗 Nominate now: https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/
📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Let’s lift up those making OKC stronger, more inclusive, and more accessible for everyone. 💚

Nominations All nominees must work in Oklahoma City or live in Oklahoma City. Suggested Category of Nomination:  Don Davis Award: This is the highest honor awarded by the Oklahoma City Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns. The Don Davis Award recognizes an individual for extraordinarily merit...

07/15/2025

🌟 Know someone who’s breaking barriers, building access, or championing disability issues? 🌟

Now’s your chance to CELEBRATE THEM! 🎉
The OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns is accepting nominations for the **Disability Empowerment Awards** — honoring local heroes who make our community more inclusive and accessible.

✅ Advocates
✅ Leaders
✅ Changemakers

💥 Anyone can nominate. It’s fast, easy, and open all year!
🕔 Takes just 5 minutes ➡️ https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/
📲 Or scan the QR code in the flyer!

Let’s shine a spotlight on those who make a difference. 💪

02/10/2025

February's Regular Meeting has been cancelled due the potential hazardous weather. Stay Safe everyone.