Are you ready to network? Celebrate outstanding accomplishments? If so, join us for People with Disabilities Awareness Day from noon to 4 p.m., March 7, 2023, at the Oklahoma History Center.

Let's take action! Plan on coming, bring a friend or two and network with the more than 70 disability-centric exhibitors. They bring a wealth of information and might introduce you to new programs.

Celebrate success! Stay and congratulate our Awareness Day Award Winners.

We are back at the Oklahoma History Center and the event is free to all who want to attend. The venue is ideal for talking with exhibitors and an outstanding place to showcase the award winners.

Let's stand united! Be Seen, Wear Green! Any green or a PWDAD t-shirt!

For more information and registration details, visit: https://www.okdrs.gov/pwdad/2023

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health

American Heart Month takes place every February to raise awareness for cardiovascular health. Heart disease is responsible for one in every four deaths and is the worldwide leading cause of death. Every year, it kills more people than all forms of cancer combined.

Join us as we talk about heart health topics and learn how we can move our bodies in a healthy and accessible way.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Six Flags Over Texas is happy to host Deaf Awareness Day for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on Saturday, December 14, 2019! During this event, select shows will be interpreted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Marvin D. Loeb Scholarship Fund for the TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program.
Attention future interpreters and ASL Clubs – this is your chance to see interpreters in different settings throughout your visit to the park!

Choose from one of these options to order tickets:

• Order Online: Visit our website at http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas and enter Promo Code: DDSFOT19

• Order by Mail (2-ticket minimum): Complete and return this order form with a single check or money order. Mail order deadline is November 29, 2019

• Order by Phone (4-ticket minimum): Call the Ticket Hotline at 817-640-8900 ext. 4950, no less than four (4) business days in advance. Phone orders placed less than 4 business days in advance will be subject to an additional rush fee.

For more information, please contact Sammie Sheppard, Sammie.sheppard@tccd.edu or 817-515-1346 at the TCC Sign Language Interpreting Program. Additional information will be posted on the Six Flags Over Texas website. Discounted options are only available when purchasing in advance.

Purchase your tickets in advance for $41.99 plus tax. Tickets will also be available on the day of the event at the Deaf Day Booth after you pass through security for $44.99 plus tax. Booth will only be open on the day of the event from 12pm – 3pm. Download fillable PDF format link: SF Deaf Awareness Day Order Form 2019

Whether it's for employment or independence Oklahomans deserve access for all. This year starting at 11 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the state Capitol, we are asking people with disabilities, friends, families and Legislators to be front and center when it comes to disability initiatives. Together we can bring an end to access-related barriers for people with disabilities.

This event is an opportunity to engage lawmakers and help them understand what programs are vital to reach these goals.

You have a better chance of talking to your Legislator in person if you call to make an appointment at least two weeks before Awareness Day. Find out who your Legislators are at https://go.usa.gov/xRtqC.

Or call to make an appointment: Senate: 405-524-0126 or House of Representatives: 800-522-8502.

Remember: the Legislator's job is to be in committee meetings or on the floor of the Senate or House of Representatives when state business is being conducted. If your Legislator is not in the office, please give your message to the staff. Legislators depend heavily on their staff and often receive information this way.

EVENT AGENDA MARCH 12

11 a.m. — Join the Oklahoma People First Developmental Disability Rally

Noon — DRS opens PWDAD registration 

12:30 p.m. — Exhibits open and lawmaker visits begin

3:00 p.m. — Awareness Day Awards ceremony

4:00 p.m. — Event ends

The autumnal equinox marks the start of days that contain more darkness than light. It is a great metaphor for the threat of Usher syndrome. We want to Own the Equinox, claiming the third Saturday in September as Usher syndrome awareness day. But to do so, we need your help. We want this to be a worldwide event that starts on one side of the world (we're looking at you, Australia) and runs around the globe to the farthest point before the international date line (that’s your cue, Alaska).

25th Annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day @ Six Flags St. Louis

Contact Christopher.ludvigsen@mcdhh.mo.gov for more details. Phone: (573) 526-5205

Interesting in exhibiting? Email: Christopher.Ludvigsen@mcdhh.mo.gov

Awareness Day gives people with disabilities and advocates, like you, a chance to talk with decision-makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Oklahomans with disabilities. Last year, more than 775 people participated in this free event, which is hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and friends.

This year, our attendance goal is 780 people with 50 percent visiting state Senators and Representatives or their staff. Volunteers will be available to take you on legislative visits and provide other assistance if needed.

This event is to speak on raising awareness toward heart health. There will be heart healthy snacks available. Water and unsweetened tea will also be available.

There will also be a guest speaker whose topics will include:

• Heart healthy meals
• Tips on curbing a sweet tooth
• Snacks to satisfy you
• Discussion on High Blood Pressure in communities

Event will be held at SHEP's office in the main conference room. It will start at 3:00pm and end at 6:00pm.

**Sign language Interpreters will be present at event.

n Nov 17, the sign language club at OSU OKC will have a game night. They will give out prizes and provide Thanksgiving dinner.  This is a good opportunity for Deafblind to come socialize with students in the interpreter training program. This would help the students to become better trained to work with the Deafblind one day.

Time: 6:30pm - TBD