Upcoming Events

The 18th Annual Joining Forces: Supporting Family-Professional Partnerships Conference brings together local, state, and national leaders to discuss best practices and promising practices in the area of family-professional partnerships. Participants gain knowledge and practical tools to use as they work together in support of a good life for the person with special health care needs, intellectual disabilities and other Oklahomans. The conference also offers opportunities for making connections with professionals, families and others for future partnership activities.

Joining Forces Mission: To provide learning opportunities for supporting individuals and families through partnerships with community members, agencies, and organizations throughout Oklahoma.

Join us in OKC or any of the following live remote sites:

Duncan, Enid, Tulsa, Poteau, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Okmulgee

Goals of the conference:

Increase awareness of the importance of family and professional partnerships
Increase family partnerships in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs
Increase leadership and partnership skills
Identify opportunities for family leadership and make connections
Support professional and family members as they partner to improve services for a “good life”

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Register. This workshop is for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities (including children with autism, Down Syndrome, and severe anxiety and depression). As parents and guardians, we often worry about whether talking about it gives permission and whether they can be safe from harm when in relationships. This workshop will help you become more comfortable discussing this topic by covering what topics to cover when, and the most effective ways to talk about this sensitive topic.

Join us for Toolbox Tuesday on Apr. 8th at 6:00 PM on Zoom to hear about helpful resources and experiences.  Register.  

Our Featured Guest is Matt DiCicco, Resource Coordinator for Autism Foundation Oklahoma. Learn about programs, services , and resources offered by Autism Foundation Oklahoma.

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Please join us over Zoom as Lauren Alvarez presents Dealing with Anger in the Family. Register. During this presentation, participants will learn how to prevent and respond to situations involving angry outbursts with practical tips for parenting and de-escalation. Anger can be a very frustrating emotion. Discover how to help respond to anger in the family by building our understanding or how to help our brain when we feel angry.

Lauren Alvarez has her Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Teaching with Elementary Certification, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Certified School Counselor and Elementary Educator, Certified Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers, Practical Parent Educator and Active Parenting background.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Parks at 918-724-8574 or [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you on April 15th, 2025. A zoom link will be provided to registrants the week before the event.

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Register. Understanding Healthy Boundaries in our relationships is essential to taking care of ourselves. Join us for a class as we work through misconceptions as well as proven stratgeties that help you set healthy boundaries for yourself to help in all your relationships.

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Join us for Toolbox Tuesday on May 13th at 6:00 PM on Zoom to hear about helpful resources and experiences. Register.

Add more tools to your belt! Our featured guest is Lora Roberts, Eastern Regional Coordinator for Oklahoma Family Network. Learn about Tulsa Sibshops for brothers and sisters who have a sibling with special needs.

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Light breakfast will be served at 9:30 am.
Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm.
The first 10 children to arrive will be entered into a drawing to win a prize for the entire family!
Call LuKiesha Edwards (918) 852-4585

Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Se servirá un desayuno ligero a las 9:30 AM.
El almuerzo se servirá a la 1:00 PM.
Los 10 primeros niños que lleguen entraran
en el sorteo para un premio para toda la Familia.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] Llamar a Xareny Quijada (918) 960-0022

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

The DD Council WANTS to hear from YOU! Our current 5-year plan is finishing & we need YOUR help in understanding what is & what isn’t working, your ideas for supports & services, & more! We have in-person listening sessions scheduled around Oklahoma & virtual listening sessions using Zoom. Each session will be small groups sharing information on how we can better serve Oklahomans.

For more information visit https://okdhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY0ZUDscVYuSLQO

Light breakfast will be served at 9:30 am.
Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm.
The first 10 children to arrive will be entered into a drawing to win a prize for the entire family!
Call LuKiesha Edwards (918) 852-4585

Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Se servirá un desayuno ligero a las 9:30 AM.
El almuerzo se servirá a la 1:00 PM.
Los 10 primeros niños que lleguen entraran
en el sorteo para un premio para toda la Familia.

Email [email protected] or [email protected] Llamar a Xareny Quijada (918) 960-0022