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Education, Support and Advocacy Resource for Families
 
COWIB has made as one of its priorities to be recognized as the entity that brings all parties involved in education, employment and economic development to the table to ensure we are focused on meeting the workforce demands of our economy. The Board is working with a variety of education, economic development and employment agencies in establishing a system that will create a highly skilled, productive workforce in Central Oklahoma.
The Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Network is a place where you can find information about disabilities; learn about available programs and services; and connect with others like yourself.
Workforce Oklahoma’s Youth Program is designed to help you get a job or finish your education, while earning cash incentives.
Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes.
The National Resource Center for Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education has been resourcing the youth services community for more than twenty-five years, providing training and technical assistance to programs in Oklahoma and nationally.
The Office of Disability Concerns ( ODC ) provides accurate and timely information, referral and advocacy.  We act as an intermediary to persons with disabilities and provide services for those with disabilities.  ODC serves as a resource, to people with disabilities, who want to present their views and recommendations to the Governor, the State Legislature and State agencies.
OK-AIMH was formed in November 1991 and is an affiliate of the World Association for Infant Mental Health.
The National Resource Center for Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education has been resourcing the youth services community for more than twenty-five years, providing training and technical assistance to programs in Oklahoma and nationally.
Investing together to grow, learn and serve the families of Oklahoma affected by autism.
The Vision of Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association is that Oklahoma communities support the development and learning of all children.
The Council promotes quality services and programs that enable persons with developmental disabilities to realize increased independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in the community.
The Mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.
The Oklahoma Family Network is Oklahoma’s non-profit Parent-to-Parent mentorship and referral network, empowering families who are raising children with special health care or disability needs.
The Oklahoma Federation of Families for Youth and Children's Mental Health seeks to end the isolation and stigma associated with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders in children by empowering their families and caregivers to advocate for the removal of barriers to effective treatment and support.

 
Head Start provides a comprehensive program of health, education, parent involvement, social services and services for children with disabilities, all of which are coordinated with community based service systems. Early Head Start programs also include services to low income families with infants and toddlers, and pregnant women.
For over 25 years, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has worked to provide a strong, effective voice on critical issues that will improve the health and well-being of Oklahoma's children, youth and families.
OK PIRC helps to implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student academic achievement and that strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the education needs of children.
With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
Oklahoma Parents Center is dedicated to the inclusion and equality of children and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to train, inform, educate, and support parents, families, professionals and consumers in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages’ birth through twenty-six.
Oklahoma Parents Center is dedicated to the inclusion and equality of children and adults with disabilities.
Educational support for homeless children and families.
The DBTAC Southwest ADA Center is the Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability rights laws.
What parents need to know about sexual abuse.
Oklahoma’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
     

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