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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact an Oklahoma Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council

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. Though not providers of direct services, the Council has assisted thousands of Oklahomans to live, work, play and learn in their own homes and neighborhoods.

Oklahoma Disability Law Center

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Oklahoma

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Oklahoma State Department of Education


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Community Resources

Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma

The Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma (LDAO) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families through education, advocacy, research and service.

Oklahoma Autism Alliance

The Alliance is made up of the Oklahoma Autism Network and the Oklahoma Family Center for Autism as well as other collaborating organizations who share a common vision of improving supports and services for individuals with autism and their families in the state.

Oklahoma Parents Center

The 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 from birth through age 26.

Oklahoma Family Network, Inc.

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.

OASIS

OASIS is a statewide resource center, providing information, referral and assistance for Oklahomans with disabilities and special health-care needs. Anyone needing help can call the toll-free number at 800-426-2747 or search our directory. OASIS has a database of thousands of agencies, organizations and programs throughout the state, and can help people find the services they need in their area. OASIS also has listings of national organizations and agencies as well as local support groups and parent-to-parent support.

TARC- Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Network

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.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services

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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009