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Ralph (last name not specified in meeting record), a member of the communications committee, said the objective is “to expand public awareness of the HRC through existing community networks to increase our marketing reach,” and described a pass-along strategy that relies on commissioners and partner organizations to present the commission’s materials to neighborhood associations, churches and other local groups. The committee proposed a brief graphic and talking points anchored by the question “Do you know?” to prompt curiosity and referrals.
Commissioners stressed the need to make clear what the commission can and cannot do. Commissioner Cindy Wynne and others emphasized that the commission can provide dispute-resolution assistance, referral and conciliation services but does not provide legal representation to individual complainants. Several commissioners encouraged proactive outreach through existing personal and organizational networks; one commissioner noted the updated city accessibility webpage (OKC.gov/hrc) and recommended distributing a short flyer or digital graphic to partner organizations and community events.
The communications committee asked for feedback rather than a vote; the commission did not adopt the communications plan at the meeting. Commissioners said they would continue refining the message and agreed to bring a final design and distribution plan to a future meeting, including printed materials for community partners and a schedule for outreach presentations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission - 7/23/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed a communications plan and graphics aimed at increasing public awareness of the Human Rights Commission, targeting community organizations and neighborhood networks for a pass-along strategy; no formal approval of the plan was taken at the meeting.","taxTitle","Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",69689,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155521,"Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission adopts advocacy rubric to guide public statements",232,3129000,3361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5475637-6a613ae98fa8e90ea2c54508f102d448&start=3129&end=3361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5475637-6a613ae98fa8e90ea2c54508f102d448/thumbnail_3129000.jpg","/articles/6155521/Oklahoma/Oklahoma-City-Human-Rights-Commission-adopts-advocacy-rubric-to-guide-public-statements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155521-da52f59082acc4ac0f76489cee0569da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770910190&Signature=Se0UZFzyT5aPRZThvfxSE10L80pJyVvd1jY9QM8JH-72jLWs05-uJ5Ma~nHLPcmtW8oUY~joxbcUo7HH98Pww1lKv0Dw5Eqwfq~8wfKJFnRQ0uDiHfRbm5YUVjDnI3jN~9Ij119rB6HuBbnoJZ5pAswJGlqXXc4ocRyRMAs086pH5AaiCzruz~XTK5Fa~mnYpIdcI18nRuqFeUqyupTiNCejAQx-eC7zggHwdjJuP7xJdT~0o7jnx9skeywxPQWQdJXC52c~5PKMMyCHf9YstSbEeZfHkArH~yORPDbw4xgAZMJ07jH1ZgfgKlbCcecpvCGobaxOyREa65dNKqf2GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission voted to adopt an advocacy rubric intended to standardize how the commission chooses to speak publicly on issues.
Cindy Wynne, presenting for the Ad Hoc Committee, said the group developed the rubric “so we can have better advocacy efforts be more consistent and transparent in the things that we do choose to speak out on.” The rubric lists screening questions including alignment with the commission’s mission (public accommodations, employment, housing), the commission’s capacity to act, urgency and impact, resident demand and potential partner organizations.
Commissioners agreed the rubric itself could be approved as a tool before the commission finalizes an associated process for routing issues to the Ad Hoc Committee. After discussion, a motion to approve the rubric was made by Cindy Wynne and seconded in the meeting record by a participant identified as Brian; commissioners approved the rubric by voice vote.
Commission members noted the rubric is a working tool and may be amended after practical use. The commission also agreed to place the process that will govern how the rubric is applied on a future agenda for formal adoption so that the document is paired with a clear workflow and identification of who serves on the Ad Hoc Committee.
No changes were made to the content of the rubric during the vote; commissioners asked staff to circulate the rubric and to return with a proposed process at a subsequent meeting.","The commission voted to adopt a new advocacy rubric intended to make decisions about public advocacy more consistent and transparent; the commission approved the rubric by voice vote and agreed to return with a formal process describing how the rubric will be used.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155525,"Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission hears 1-hour primer on Americans with Disabilities Act",4140,628000,4768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5475637-6a613ae98fa8e90ea2c54508f102d448&start=628&end=4768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5475637-6a613ae98fa8e90ea2c54508f102d448/thumbnail_628000.jpg","/articles/6155525/Oklahoma/Oklahoma-City-Human-Rights-Commission-hears-1-hour-primer-on-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155525-cfff02bdef54b63667848e7292ee5d16/orig.mp4?Expires=1770910190&Signature=SYNDmHzIVozoXfa2in7NuP30zlhZVzz6lX1UpbgW9ZtEmvm6ADW5GdgnE~P2fCEi0Y-43Ec5sV9yAprOnS8ajpHlFtWHExfcQHyBAU55HkM2ld4EW-ek-6HSgXpTRtjxPXt9~wjYoqg50qy0gTJVmqyYJYj1PujXI5obuUdQVJlgLvPRKMHzE0Ol~7IlVP81RavaoYCTtOTllycxIjNQpfLNl9o3H1cKZhNjDNIYW~eDDuDj7Tt5GdZknLt~OSc8t6HnfzNM8Sl5ddVTWMDFfR5dYLYaM3yRC30FlWG9pik-OBCjfEruYjOuYMOvq9vauWdhsge7pFUb~Gqwgt87RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission on Tuesday received a one-hour educational presentation on the Americans with Disabilities Act from attorneys at the Oklahoma Disability Law Center and the city’s newly appointed ADA coordinator.
Joy Turner, director of investigation and monitoring at the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, summarized the statute’s basics: “The ADA is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It guarantees that individuals with disabilities have the same opportunity as other individuals.” Turner and colleague Brian Wilkerson explained the ADA’s five titles and who is covered under each, and they described the three legal ways a person can qualify as having a disability under the statute: a current impairment, a record of impairment or being “regarded as” having an impairment.
The presenters reviewed obligations for state and local governments under Title II — including designation of an ADA coordinator for public entities with 50 or more employees, publication of a grievance procedure and providing programs “in the most integrated setting appropriate.” Turner cited the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead ruling as central to the integration mandate and described examples such as contracting for community-integrated employment instead of segregated “sheltered workshops.”
The session also covered Title III duties for private businesses and nonprofits acting as places of public accommodation. Wilkerson described typical accommodations and auxiliary aids — from service animals and physical access routes to ASL interpreters and accessible web content — and emphasized that entities must provide reasonable modifications unless doing so would cause a fundamental alteration or an undue financial or administrative burden.
Both attorneys discussed remedies and enforcement. Turner noted that private parties may file complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice (within 180 days of the alleged act), and she described how injunctive relief — court orders requiring modifications or auxiliary aids — can be obtained. Wilkerson summarized litigation in which his office secured injunctive relief and streaming closed-captioning and ASL access for state legislative proceedings following a federal settlement.
Scott Hodgdon, the City of Oklahoma City’s ADA coordinator and a right-of-way specialist in Public Works, outlined how the city implements accessibility in public projects and building review. Hodgdon described use of PROWAG (Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines) for sidewalks and ramps, contractor ADA training developed with Oklahoma City Community College, and the city’s grievance procedure and online complaint form. He also showed before-and-after field examples of accessible ramps, crosswalks and transit stops and said contractors are now required to complete ADA certification for city paving work.
Panelists answered a brief public question about sidewalk upgrades and noted that sidewalk repairs are often a resident responsibility but that the city also pursues capital projects (including a 2025 general obligation bond process) that can include sidewalks. Turner highlighted a recent client case in which airport curbside assistance and website accessibility were resolved through administrative grievance and coordination with the airport IT staff and airlines.
The presentation concluded with a reminder that the U.S. Department of Justice has issued final accessibility rules for government websites and mobile apps and that the presenters said Oklahoma City and the state must come into compliance by April 2026.
The educational program was provided at the start of the commission meeting; no policy votes or directives were taken as part of the presentation.","Attorneys from the Oklahoma Disability Law Center and the city’s new ADA coordinator gave a one-hour educational presentation to the Human Rights Commission covering who the ADA protects, title-by-title obligations, reasonable modifications, effective communication, architectural accessibility standards and enforcement options.","actionData","errors"]

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