The Oklahoma School for the Deaf serves students, schools, families, and professionals statewide. This year, OSD will serve over 400 students and over 90 school districts across the state at no charge through direct service on campus, educational consulting in the public school, early intervention, summer camps, ASL classes, professional development, and more.
Most public schools have foundations or booster organizations for their local district. Because OSD serves students from across the state, it is likely that your school district has been served by OSD at some point. Please consider supporting or participating in the annual OSD Foundation golf tournament fundraiser by sponsoring a hole, entering a team, or making a donation.
The Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation is an independent board of trustees. The foundation provides funds for school programs and projects not otherwise funded. Grants from The OSD Foundation have provided educational benefits and opportunities for both teachers and students.
To learn more about the event, see the Event Flyer
Oklahoma ABLE Tech is excited to present the 7th Annual Tech Access Oklahoma Conference.
This year's conference will take place via Zoom on April 19-21, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central each day. We will also have breakout rooms for Roundtable Discussions on Wednesday, April 20, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM Central. Roundtable Discussions will be voted on by participants.
We are, once again, able to bring TechAccess Oklahoma to you FREE of charge! Thank you to our sponsors, Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.
We have an incredible group of speakers lined up to speak about digital accessibility. Please visit our website at techaccessok.org to see the full program, or you can go ahead and register now using the link below.
Register here
For a sneak preview, here is the list of sessions we have on tap:
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Nic Steenhout, Keynote: Forget Accessibility! Think Inclusive Design.
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Chad Chelius, Creating Accessible PDF Files Using Adobe InDesign
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Gerard K. Cohen, ARIA Spec for the Uninitiated
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Kaitlyn Hundt-Lippett, How to Run User Research with People with Disabilities (PWD)
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Eric Bailey, Working with High Contrast Mode
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Shell Little, Intro to Designing for Accessibility & Inclusivity
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Stephy Hogan, Design for S.C.H.I.T.
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Jessica Oddi, Accessible Social Media is Community Care
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Lucy Greco, The Impact of COVID on People with Disabilities
If you would like to go back and watch any videos from TechAccess Oklahoma 2021 to get ready for this year's conference, please visit our TechAccess Oklahoma 2021 YouTube playlist.
We look forward to seeing you there, virtually!
How to Post a Message to EDPlan Help Desk: From the “Home” page in EDPlan, click on the 'Envelope' Icon located on the Main Menu bar on the right side of the screen next to your name. This will open a window and allow you to send a message.
How to Read Replies from the EDPlan Help Desk: When the Help Desk agent replies, you will receive an email from “PCG Education Helpdesk” that the ticket has been commented on or is resolved. To read the comment or add new information to the ticket, go to the EDPlan ‘Home’ page click on the 'envelope' icon located in the top right of the screen next to your name and a new window will open. Click the ‘Log -In’ button. This will open a new page and all your tickets will be displayed. To open a specific ticket, click on the ‘Subject’ and the ticket as well as all comments and replies will display.
Future Quest Island-Explorations (FQI-E) is a free online game-based curriculum that promotes college and career awareness, SEL, and self-concept for 3rd to 5thgraders. FQI-E is universally designed and accessible to students with disabilities; it uses the evidence-based possible selves framework to help all students understand themselves, set goals, and plan expansive futures.
Program developers are currently enrolling schools in a study to test the effectiveness of FQI-E and get recommendations for program improvements. Participating educators receive early access to the game, coaching on using it in the classroom, and a gift card.
Study participation involves helping distribute and collect parent consent forms (electronic and/or paper), administering 20 minute electronic student pre- and post-surveys, implementing the curriculum (6-10 hours, self-paced), and potentially participating in a focus group.
Interested? Fill out this form to learn more. The study and the Future Quest Island - Explorations program are funded through a grant from the Office of Special Education Programs.
Soundwrx is a nonprofit organization whose executive director, Dr. Jacqueline Scholl, is
an audiologist and mother of a deaf daughter. After selling her award-winning speech &
hearing clinic several years ago, Dr. Scholl organized Soundwrx to identify children in
the state with auditory pathway disorders.
For more information please see How Does Your District Hear, email Dr. Jacqueline Scholl office, or call 918.600.2525
Every Move Counts, Clicks and Chats is an update and expansion of the original Every Move Counts. Emc³ is a sensory based approach to assistive technology, communication, switch use and AT. Information is relevant to the needs of those individuals who currently appear unable to communicate their wants and needs spontaneously in their environment, regardless of age or severity of physical and/or cognitive differences. It includes assessment, implementation and evaluation of effectiveness strategies.
Each session carries over information learned from the previous, so registration for all four sessions is required to complete the training.
Register for sessions.
Dates:
For more information about the training and the speaker, view the event flyer for Every Move Counts, Clicks, and Chats.
Joining Forces Conference: Family & Professional Partnerships
Virtual Event: March 25, 2022 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
Joining Forces provides learning opportunities for supporting individuals and families through partnerships of community members, agencies, and organizations throughout Oklahoma. The conference also offers opportunities for making connections with professionals, families and others for future partnership activities.
See the Joining Forces Flyer for registration and more.
Dr. Kaylin Coody in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education - Special Education Services Division will be hosting a SPED Services and Management Training in Glenpool and Oklahoma City. Topics of discussion include learning strategies, legal overview of Special Education, review of Special Education procedures, accommodations, and classroom behavior management. The training is appropriate for novice teachers and paraprofessionals.
There is no cost associated with the training. If participants register and cannot attend, the district will be responsible for the cost associated with the participant(s). Enrollment is limited to 50 participants per location.
Register for your preferred location-
Questions about the training can be directed to Abby Johnson.
Camp in June & July 2022!
Dates to be determined at a later time.
Learn about costs associated with manufacturing products, and how companies price products to make a profit to stay in business. You will create all of this using a computer, printer, and related technologies! Most importantly, you will develop technology skills that will last a lifetime!
For more information please see flyer for S.T.E.M Camp (English) and S.T.E.M Camp (Spanish)!
Pre-Camp Training: July 19, 2022
Camp #1 (Ages 14-18): July 20, 2022
Camp #2 (Ages 18-21): July 22, 2022
These Specially Designed DRS STEM Camps are a no cost one-day in person camp for individuals with Autism. Learn about costs associated with manufacturing products, and how companies price products to make a profit to stay in business. You will create all this using a computer, printer, and related technologies! Most importantly, you will develop technology skills that will last a lifetime!
For more information please see flyer for S.T.E.M. Camp Autism!
Camp Dates: June 26, 2022 - July 1, 2022 & July 24, 2022 - July 29, 2022
The Transition VIBE Program provides assessment and career/higher education exploration. This week-long program will be offered twice and is designed to prepare the individual for higher education, competitive workforce and independent living to the best of their ability.
For more information please see flyer VIBE 2022!
 Building Employment Skills for Today - Summer Transition Employment Program
Summer 2022 - 5 Week Program!
Highlights:
- TENTATIVE DATES:JUNE 6 TO JULY 31
- APPLICATION ANDINTERVIEW REQUIRED
- ONE WEEK OFEMPLOYMENTTRAINING
- UP TO 4 1/2 DAYS OFPART-TIME WORK,AND 1/2 DAY OF SKILLDEVELOPMENT ANDDEBRIEFING WEEKLY
For more information on our program, please see flyer Best Step (English) or Best Step (Spanish)
Professional Development for Oklahoma Teachers-
The OSDE-SES has partnered with the OU Zarrow Center to provide free high quality professional development to improve secondary transition planning and better outcomes for students.
IN-PERSON in OWASSO
See Professional Development for Oklahoma Teachers flyer for more information.
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