disability

Andee Cooper, left, leaned in to talk to her son Kannon at their home on March 14, 2023, while her mother, Peggy Cooper, watched. Kannon has a rare disorder that causes him to have daily seizures and cognitive regression, which means Kannon who is 14 thinks and acts more like a toddler, his mom said. Kannon was lethargic most of the morning after having two seizures.

Health

After a decade of waiting, Oklahomans with disabilities still aren't receiving the care they need

Oklahoma Watch

Lawmakers promised to clear Oklahoma’s 13-year wait for disability services but a caregiver shortage means families still don’t have the help they need.

Health

People With Developmental Disabilities May Face Organ Transplant Bias

Jackie Fortier

New research suggests people with intellectual disabilities are being turned down for organ transplants because of their disability. A growing effort to…

Education

Scholarship Schools Exclude Disabled Students From Discrimination Protections

Oklahoma Watch

Private schools in Oklahoma that offer tax-credit tuition scholarships are required to have admission policies that prohibit discrimination based on race,…

Audiologist Jillian Detwiler reviews a patient’s hearing aid function at the John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center in Oklahoma City. Detwiler oversees the Cabaret Hearing For Seniors Program, which provides high-quality hearing aids for $100 a pair.

Health

For Many Oklahomans, Better Hearing Is Beyond Their Means

Oklahoma Watch

When the government began providing health coverage to millions of older Americans five decades ago, it specifically excluded hearing aids.Hearing loss…