The Owen Foundation

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

🌞 Big Summer News from The Special Needs Dayhab! 🌞

We are so excited to announce that for the months of June and July, Dayhab will be opening our doors to middle school and high school-age individuals in addition to the adults we serve!

Our mission is to create a safe, active, and engaging place for individuals with special needs — and this summer, we’re expanding that opportunity to include younger friends who need an engaging, fun environment while school is out.

Just like always, our days will be filled with:
✨ Community outings
✨ Exercise and activities
✨ Life skills
✨ Lots of fun and friendships

If you’ve been looking for a supportive summer option for your school-age child or adult with special needs, we would love to connect with you and share more details.

Spots will be limited — message us for information! 💙

04/03/2026

Advocates from across Oklahoma gathered at the State Capitol to mark World Autism Day and promote autism awareness and acceptance.

04/03/2026

Oklahoma Parents Resource:

https://oklahomaparentscenter.org/conference-regionals/

04/02/2026

Today at Work Ready Durant, we wore our ribbons for Autism awareness 💙

A simple reminder to lead with understanding, inclusion, and support for all.

04/02/2026

Today, I had the honor of spending the day at the Oklahoma State Capitol in OKC representing The Owen Foundation, The Owen Alert Act and The Owen Academy on World Autism Awareness Day.

It was a POWERFUL and PRODUCTIVE day filled with learning, connection, and advocacy.

From the opening statements to sessions on effective advocacy and meaningful conversations around belonging, every moment reinforced why this work matters so deeply.

We had the opportunity to learn more about resources available across our great state, ensuring we can better serve the families who trust us every day.

One of the most impactful moments of the day was connecting with other ABA clinic owners and leaders in our field.

I had the privilege of visiting with Dr. Nicolle Carr, founder of OKABA and owner of Mindful Play ABA in OKC. Nicole is an incredible advocate for Oklahoma and a true wealth of knowledge.

I also reconnected with Kirsten St. Germain, the wonderful BCBA who helped open The Owen Academy in 2024. Seeing her now with Behavioral Innovations was such a full circle moment for us, especially knowing that Behavioral Innovations is where Owen first received ABA therapy seven years ago in McKinney, Texas.

Moments like that remind me just how far this journey has come.

We also had the opportunity to meet with state legislators to advocate for the continued need for ABA services for SoonerCare children across Oklahoma. These conversations matter. Access matters. Our children matter.

Throughout the day, we connected with incredible nonprofit and grant-funded organizations providing vital support: from AAC devices to day camps for children with autism and additional needs to work-force solutions for adults with autism.

The collaboration and shared mission across this state is something truly special.

It was a FULL, MEANINGFUL and MONUMENTAL day.

My husband Ronnie and I are incredibly proud to represent TOA and TOF on a state level- standing alongside so many passionate advocates, providers, and organizations: ALL WORKING TOGETHER toward a better, more inclusive future FOR OUR CHILDREN.

AWARENESS is where it starts, but ADVOCACY is what moves us forward.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 🧩

Our team at YSBC is wearing blue and our puzzle piece ribbons to show support and promote understanding and inclusion for individuals with autism. We believe in celebrating differences, uplifting every voice, and creating a community where everyone feels seen and valued.
Together, we can continue to build awareness and acceptance—today and every day. 💙

04/02/2026

💙 💛 April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day: a powerful time of recognition for the autism community.

At The Owen Foundation, this season is about more than awareness. It’s about action, advocacy, and unwavering support for families walking this journey every day.

We are committed to creating opportunities, building inclusive spaces, and ensuring that individuals with autism, especially those with profound needs, are seen, protected, and empowered.

Awareness opens the door, but it’s what we do next that truly matters.

Together, we can turn awareness into acceptance, and acceptance into meaningful, lasting change. 💛 💙

04/01/2026

💙 There has been a lot of conversation lately about whether April should be called Autism Awareness Month or Autism Acceptance Month.

At The Owen Foundation, we want to speak to both, because our autism community deserves both.

We wholeheartedly believe in and advocate for acceptance.

We believe in inclusion, in dignity, in creating a world where individuals with autism seen, supported, valued, and given every opportunity to thrive.

But we still need awareness.

Because there are still families who feel alone.

There are still communities that don’t understand.

There are still first responders, educators, and neighbors who have never been equipped with the knowledge needed to truly support individuals with autism.

This is especially true for those with profound needs.

Awareness is not the end goal. It is the starting point.

Awareness leads to understanding.

Understanding leads to acceptance.

Acceptance leads to inclusion.

And inclusion leads to meaningful action and lasting change.

At The Owen Foundation, our mission has always been rooted in all of it: raising awareness, fostering acceptance, and creating real opportunities for inclusion and support.

We cannot afford to choose just one. Our families need every step of that journey.

So whatever you call it: Awareness, Acceptance, Inclusion- we stand for it all.

Because our community needs it all. 💙

04/01/2026

🧡 💙 April is Autism Awareness Month!

It’s a time to come together, lift our voices, and stand in support of the autism community.

At The Owen Foundation, awareness is just the starting point.

We are committed to turning awareness into action by providing resources, creating inclusive opportunities, and advocating for the safety and support of individuals with autism, especially those with profound needs.

Every child, every family, and every journey matters.

This month, we honor their strength, celebrate their progress, and continue working toward a future where all individuals with autism are seen, supported, and empowered to live full and meaningful lives. 💙 🧡

03/24/2026

We are deeply honored to have received a proclamation from Kevin Stitt recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month across the state of Oklahoma.

This moment is bigger than any one organization, it represents every autism family, every child, and every individual whose journey deserves to be seen, understood, and supported.

We are incredibly grateful to the state of Oklahoma for taking this step toward greater understanding, inclusion, and support.

Let this be more than a proclamation, let it be a promise.
A promise to continue advocating.
A promise to continue educating.
A promise to continue building a world where every child belongs.