Oklahoma ABLE Tech

04/06/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month, which recognizes the impact occupational therapy has on people’s lives. Occupational therapy empowers individuals to participate fully in daily life, whether that means learning, playing, working, or caring for themselves. Assistive technology (AT) is one of the most powerful tools occupational therapists (OTs) use to make that possible.

AT spans a wide range of tools, devices, apps, and services designed to make everyday activities more manageable, accessible, and safe. With AT, OTs can help people overcome challenges, build independence, and reach personal milestones.

AT may help children learn and play with toys and peers, support a student with reading in the classroom, or assist adults in removing barriers and open doors to live and work more independently.
This month, we celebrate OTs and the creative ways they help people do the things that matter most.

04/02/2026

April is Financial Literacy Month! Did you know, our Financial Loan Program also offers financial education services. Stephanie Hesser, Lending Specialist and Certified Financial Health Counselor through the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors, provides personalized financial education, including help with:
• Budgeting
• Dealing with collections
• Understanding and disputing credit report errors
• Recovering from identity theft
• Navigating financial crises

Taking small steps today can lead to long-term financial success. Learn more about our financial education services or check out our tip sheets on our website at okabletech.org/financial-education.

04/01/2026

Oklahoma ABLE Tech partners with three modified vehicle dealerships in Oklahoma through our Device Demonstration Program:
- Mobility Works in Tulsa
- Newby-Vance Mobility in Guthrie
- United Access in Oklahoma City

These dealerships offer selections of wheelchair-accessible vans and other adaptive vehicle equipment. Representatives from each dealership provided demonstrations of modified vehicles at Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Spring 2026 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) partner meeting.

To learn more about Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Core Program Partnerships, visit the Core Program Partnership webpage at https://bit.ly/43SraO5.

03/31/2026

Check out the March ABT Newsletter to learn about how assistive technology (AT) can help people with Parkinson's maintain independence, see the Device Reutilization Program donation guidelines, and more! Read the entire newsletter on our website at https://bit.ly/41c4DMj!

03/26/2026

Dion, a Comanche County SoonerStart recipient, needed support with sensory processing and regulation. He and his family reached out to Oklahoma ABLE Tech to trial sensory assistive technology (AT) devices. The Device Loan Program provided Dion with two AT devices: the body sock and the Rocking Rocker board.

Dion’s mom shared how these AT devices were not the right fit for him, but worked well for his sister. “We will continue to look for items until we find the right ones for us,” Dion’s mom said. “We are so thankful that Oklahoma ABLE Tech allows us to find what works for us without experiencing a financial strain of finding the right device for our family.”

Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s Device Loan Program allows all Oklahoma residents with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals that support them to trial AT devices for FREE and up to six weeks at a time. Visit the Device Loan Program’s webpage at https://bit.ly/3G2g3bu to learn more about borrowing AT.

P.S., thank you to our photoshoot models for demonstrating this AT :)

03/25/2026

Spring is here, and with spring comes cleaning!

National Cleaning Week, observed annually in the fourth week of March, is a dedicated time to deep-clean homes and workplaces while recognizing the importance of cleaning professionals. Hosted by ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, it promotes hygiene, health, and sustainability.

The Device Loan Program has two AT devices available for loan to help individuals keep their spaces and selves clean independently:
- The BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner
- The Time Timer WASH and Soap Dispenser

For more ideas or to learn about different kinds of cleaning AT, take a virtual tour of our SmartHome demonstration sites at https://bit.ly/3P4hsDx and find items like the iRobot Roomba vacuums, automatic smart mops, and smart air purifiers!

03/23/2026

Oklahoma ABLE Tech hosted the annual Spring Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) partner meeting last Wednesday. Averie Hinchey-Lucas, Device Loan and Demonstration Programs Manager, led an action-packed meeting full of program reminders, partner updates, new AT demonstrations, and a tour of Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Smart Home.

Following the meeting, our mobility van partners showcased their modified vehicles, allowing attendees to explore each one's features.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech collaborates with organizations across the state that share our mission to enhance the lives of all Oklahomans by providing assistive technology (AT) devices and services, financing opportunities, digital accessibility services, advocacy, and education. Oklahoma ABLE Tech extends sincere gratitude to all our MOA partners for their invaluable services to Oklahomans statewide. For more details about our partners and the services they provide, visit ABLE Tech’s Core Program Partnerships webpage at https://bit.ly/43SraO5.

03/19/2026

Applications are now open for the Oklahoma Partners in Policymaking program. Partners in Policymaking is a leadership and advocacy program that equips self advocates and their family members with the knowledge and skills to influence policies and systems that impact people with disabilities. If you are ready to grow your advocacy skills, connect with others, and help create positive change across Oklahoma, apply today.

Applications are due the last week of June each year. Oklahoma Department of Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma (DDCO) staff make every effort to inform applicants by the last week of July. Please make sure to provide an email address you check often in your application.

To learn more about Policy in Policymakers requirements or apply for the 2025-2026 training program, visit https://bit.ly/4qRmp1X.

For any questions, please contact Bradley Mays, DDCO's Advocacy Training Coordinator at bradley.mays@okdhs.org.

03/16/2026

Oklahoma ABLE Tech's Device Reutilization Program has a Broda chair available!

This manual tilt-in-space wheelchair is infinitely adjustable and features sought-after Trendelenburg positioning capabilities. The Synthesis features a signature Comfort Tension Seating® system that provides all-day comfort. Additional positioning capabilities further redistribute pressure to prevent painful and costly pressure injuries. This wheelchair is perfect for long-term care and many other care settings.

The Broda chair also features:
- Front-pivot seat tilt enhances socialization and engagement
- Adjustable, removable lateral shoulder supports provide exceptional positioning
- Height-adjustable arm supports give each user a custom fit
- Adjustable length, articulating, and extending leg supports
- Split, flip-down foot supports with angle-adjustable footplates
- The 16-gauge, powder-coated, tubular steel frame

If you are interested in the Broda chair, fill out the Device Reutilization Program's online application for durable medical equipment on their webpage at https://bit.ly/3N3dUA1. Note: the device pictured is a stock image. Actual inventory may vary slightly.

03/13/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma Annual State Convention. The conference will be held from April 23 to April 25, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn -Oklahoma City Bricktown.

This year’s convention will focus on the basics of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Whether you are new to the movement or a long-time member, you will gain a deeper understanding of who we are, what we believe, and how NFB creates opportunities through organized blind action. The NFB of Oklahoma is honored to announce that Mark Riccobono, President of the NFB, will be attending to share the organization's national vision, challenge us to strengthen our affiliate, develop leaders, and advance equality for blind Oklahomans.

The registration fee is $115, which includes two lunches plus the banquet meal. The room rate is $129 per night plus state and county taxes. Register by March 23 to secure your meal preference. The National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma will accept registrations after March 23, but can't guarantee meal preferences. Visit the National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma's registration page at https://bit.ly/4rz2tlN, to secure your spot today!

03/05/2026

Oklahoma SoonerStart providers and participants are invited to share their story during SoonerStart Advocacy Day 2026 on March 11. Join SoonerStart providers and caregivers at Oklahoma's State Capitol to share your SoonerStart story.

"Little Steps, Big Futures" celebrates early intervention services for Oklahoma babies and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Check-in will be at 8:30 AM or 10:15 AM in the Supreme Court Hallway. Optional activities will follow. When Oklahoman SoonerStart families and advocates take little steps together, SoonerStart stories help shape big futures for Oklahoma families.

Visit https://bit.ly/3ZO1v8X to register for the event. Registration will close on March 10 at noon. If you have questions regarding the event, contact Jenny Hester, SoonerStart Parent and Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) Chair at 405-808-6392. Please text before calling Jenny.

Thank you for registering for the SoonerStart Advocacy Day on Wednesday, March 11, 2023, at the Oklahoma State Capitol