OKC Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns

10/08/2025

How awesome was this?

The Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns is a group of volunteers who have worked for decades to ensure that all OKC residents have the same opportunity to succeed. Today at City Council, they bestowed four awards upon community advocates.

Clockwise from top left, the 2025 winners were:

Public Personnel Employee Award - Steven Brooks

Inclusivity Award - Sooner SUCCESS and the Supporting Minorities with Disabilities Coalition

Don Davis Advocacy Award - Nancy Ward

Pam Henry Media Award - Valentina Gutierrez

Thanks to chair Sidna Trimmell and everyone who serves on the Committee! Congrats to all the winners!

10/06/2025

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09/23/2025

💵 Disasters are stressful enough without the added worry of unexpected costs. One way to prepare is by setting aside a little money each month for emergencies. Even a small amount—just a few dollars—can make a big difference when you need gas, lodging, or supplies after a disaster.

Tip: Keep some cash in small bills as part of your emergency kit. Power outages or network failures can make credit and debit cards useless.

Saving now = peace of mind later. Your future self will thank you!

Learn more 👉: https://loom.ly/Qut5G3k
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09/19/2025

This includes our guide dogs for our friends with disabilities!!!
✅ Dog - go kit!
✅ Car - go kit!
✅ Personal and family go kit!

💪 you can do this. You can be your family's hero!!!🦸‍♂️ 🦸🏻‍♀️👩‍🦽👨‍🦯🦮🧑🏽‍🦼♿

Pets are family too! 🐾 Don’t forget to pack for them when you build your emergency kit. Include food, water, bowls, leashes, medication, and comfort items like a toy or blanket. In an emergency, having these items ready keeps everyone—two- or four-legged—safe and cared for.
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09/15/2025

🧰 An emergency kit is your lifeline in a disaster. Start with the basics: water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, and medications. Add copies of important documents and cash in small bills. The time to prepare is now!

Find more info at the link in our profile.

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09/11/2025

September is National Preparedness Month. When you're prepared for any disaster or situation, you empower yourself and your family to weather the storm! Knowing your needs if there is no power or food is the key.

September is National Preparedness Month!

🚨 Emergencies can strike without warning. Take time this week to talk with your family about where to go and how to get in touch if you are separated. Write down important numbers, choose a meeting spot, and practice your plan together. Being prepared today makes tomorrow safer. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Learn more👉: https://loom.ly/agZyiUU
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07/29/2025

Temperatures will be dangerously hot this week in Oklahoma. These free, air-conditioned public spaces—like libraries, community centers, and shelters—are open to help you stay cool and safe during extreme heat.

Find a Cooling Center near you by dialing 2-1-1 or checking with your local library or city website like these:
📍 OG&E Cooling Centers: https://loom.ly/ZrTlKJU
📍 Oklahoma City list of Cooling Centers: https://loom.ly/b0VEUog
📍 City of Tulsa Cooling Stations https://loom.ly/QCFZ9jk

High temps can be dangerous—especially for kids, older adults, and those with health conditions.
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Rest in the shade
✅ Know when it’s time to get help
⚠️ Don’t wait until it’s an emergency. Cool down, stay safe. 💙

07/29/2025

Take the 2025 Pedestrian Safety Survey
Here’s an opportunity to improve our community’s safety from your laptop or phone! Our partners at local agencies are researching attitudes and perceptions of traffic and pedestrian safety with a brief survey. It’s such an important topic that impacts us all, so if you walk, bike, drive or use features like sidewalks, please take 5 minutes to complete the survey. What they learn from you will help improve our community’s safety, and that’s a big win! We all share the responsibility to keep our roads safe, so we hope you will take a few moments out of your day to weigh in. The survey is divided into three brief sections, and we invite you to share your experiences on the road by car, on bikes, on foot or via mobility devices. This survey does not ask for any identifying information and all responses are totally anonymous. So, chime in!
Link to English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025
Link to Spanish survey: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025

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07/25/2025

Take this 5 minute survey.

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚗 Whether you walk, bike, drive, or roll — your voice matters.

Please take 5 minutes to share how safe you feel getting around our community. Local agencies are gathering input to help improve street safety for everyone. Responses are anonymous, and your feedback helps shape real change.

📆 Survey is open now through August 11
🔗 English Survey: https://loom.ly/9BsbHcY
🔗 Spanish Survey: https://loom.ly/7-l9YTI

Let’s build a safer, more connected community together.

07/24/2025

💡 You know a local hero. We want to meet them.

The Disability Empowerment Awards are a chance to spotlight the amazing people in our community who:

✅ Advocate for disability rights
✅ Promote inclusion and accessibility
✅ Inspire others through their leadership and actions

These awards are hosted by the OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns, and nominations are open RIGHT NOW!

📝 Quick, easy, and open to everyone — submit your nomination in just 5 minutes: https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/

Help us honor those who make OKC a better place for people of all abilities! 💙

07/23/2025

Meet the heart of OKC!
From athletes to artists to advocates, people with disabilities are shaping the story of our city in incredible ways.

We celebrate the voices and talents of our disability community—because inclusion makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected. 🌆💙

🎉 Know someone making a difference? Share their story!

07/22/2025

🎤 And the award goes to… someone YOU nominate! 🎉

Do you know a person, business, or media outlet in OKC who’s working hard to make life better for people with disabilities?

💥 Maybe they’re breaking down barriers.
💥 Speaking up for disability rights.
💥 Making spaces more accessible for all.

Now’s your chance to say THANK YOU — by nominating them for the Disability Empowerment Award from the OKC Mayor’s Committee on Disability Concerns! 🏆

✅ Takes 5 minutes
✅ Anyone can nominate
✅ Open all year (for October 2025 awards)

👉 Nominate here: https://okc-mcdc.org/nominations/

Let’s celebrate the people who are making real change in our city. 💚