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Office of Disability Concerns reports flat budget, continues outreach and ADA training plans
Summary
The Office of Disability Concerns told the committee it is operating on a flat budget, continuing direct services and planning ADA coordinator training for state agencies; the interim director said current funds meet operations.
Brenda (interim director) briefed the committee for the Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns and said the agency is operating on a flat budget and is not requesting additional appropriations this year.
Agency role and services: The interim director described the office as a small agency that provides wide‑ranging assistance to Oklahomans with disabilities—helping people find services, connecting them to supports and providing training. She noted the office participates in statewide trainings and offers individualized assistance ranging from help with benefit applications to job‑search guidance.
Training and outreach plans: The interim director said the office plans an ADA coordinator training for state agencies this summer to support agency coordinators who may hold the title but lack experience in that role. She said the agency has sufficient funds for current operations and has not requested new appropriations while an appointment to the director role remains pending.
Ending: The interim director thanked the committee and said the office’s flat budget has been adequate to continue services; she said she has applied for the director post but that she will not pursue major staffing or spending changes until a director appointment is confirmed.
