OK State Advisory Committee

Young adult with a disability handing gentleman a pastry.

The Independent Futures that Work! project is a joint effort of the Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The primary purpose of this project is to build the competence and confidence of young adults with disabilities to access independent living and employment services so they can more successfully transition from the youth entitlement system to the adult eligibility system.

We have a project advisory committee to assist our project in meeting goals in the following areas:  

  1. All stakeholders must have a voice in Resource Center activities; 
  2. We need a clearer understanding of existing materials that would help young adults with disabilities transition from the youth entitlement system to the adult eligibility system; 
  3. All new materials and services should be useful to young adults with disabilities   and their families; 
  4. Project materials must be available in print and digital formats, and services must be accessible through multiple channels; 
  5. Professionals from the adult eligibility system should be able to partner with all young adults with disabilities and their families; and 
  6. All materials and services should improve the capacity of young adults with disabilities and their families to transition to independent living and employment.

Are you interested in being on the Oklahoma State Advisory Committee?
If so, please email Latisha Coats at [email protected] to be included in correspondence!

OK State Advisory Committee Meetings for 2023

Wednesday, March 1st
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2PeJPVn7Dc


Wednesday, June 7th
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEMM8zkUpmQ


Wednesday, September 6th
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  Not available


Wednesday, December 6th
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXdCACGYd-I

OK State Advisory Committee Meetings for 2022

Wednesday, March 2nd
9:00 am
via Zoom (this meeting has ended)
Recording:  https://youtu.be/MpQx2gfi76E
Materials:  PowerPoint – 3/2/22

 



Wednesday, June 1st

9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://youtu.be/iLMp1KDOPTY
Materials:  PowerPoint – 6/1/22

 


Wednesday, September 7th
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://youtu.be/88HJ4yjzDpw
Materials:  PowerPoint – 9/7/22

 


Wednesday, December 7th
9:00 am
via Zoom
Recording:  https://youtu.be/Q4HcRr7akBI
Materials:  PowerPoint – 12/7/22

OK State Advisory Committee Meetings for 2021

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
9:00 am
via Zoom (this meeting has ended)
Recording:  https://youtu.be/iLP5gr0Yz_o
Materials:  PowerPoint – 3/24/21

 



Wednesday, June 30, 2021
10:00 am
via Zoom (this meeting has ended)

Recording:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrpHSi5ULbs&list=PLYgtGD6nXkxMM4pBmwQUMvc8OynMkq3A7
Materials:  PowerPoint – 6/30/21


 

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
9:00 am
via Zoom (this meeting has ended)

Recording:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nfBqgQWUKk
Materials:  PowerPoint – 9/1/21


 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
9:00 am
via Zoom (this meeting has ended)
Recording:  https://youtu.be/5njmWC6RVow
Materials:   PowerPoint – 12/1/21

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