Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Assoc

Today we celebrate National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day 2026 and honor the strength, resilience, and voices of our incredible community here at Tulsa Cerebral Palsy 💚

To our members living with cerebral palsy—you are seen, valued, and powerful. Your stories matter, your advocacy matters, and your presence continues to inspire change every day.

Let’s keep raising awareness, building inclusion, and supporting one another—not just today, but always.

💚 Together, we move forward.
💚 Together, we create access.
💚 Together, we are stronger.

Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Assoc is at the Oklahoma State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2026!

“Together for a Stronger Tomorrow”

Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma The Arc of Oklahoma Tulsa Parrot Head Club 

Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol is March 23rd! The day will bring together self advocates, families, community partners, and legislators to share experiences, learn about resources, and raise awareness of policies that will improve services and systems for Oklahomans with disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/OkieIDD.

Via Senator Julia Kirt

Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol is March 23rd! The day will bring together self advocates, families, community partners, and legislators to share experiences, learn about resources, and raise awareness of policies that will improve services and systems for Oklahomans with disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/OkieIDD.

CP Fact 💚

Did you know that people with cerebral palsy may use 3 to 5 times more energy to perform movements than someone without CP?

What may be a simple movement for other people can require much more effort and endurance from someone with CP.

Understanding CP helps build a more informed and supportive community.

ID: A graphic with the headline “Did You Know?” at the top. The text explains that it takes more energy for a person with cerebral palsy to perform everyday movements. It states that the energy used in movements by a person with cerebral palsy is three (3) to five (5) times more than that of a person without cerebral palsy. The design features green and pink text on a light background with abstract green brush accents. The CP Research Network logo and website cprn.org appear at the bottom.

Happy International Wheelchair Day from Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association! 

Today we celebrate the heart of our mission — our caregivers. 💛

On National Caregivers Day, Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association wants to say thank you to the compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals who show up every single day for the people we serve.

Caregiving is more than a job — it’s kindness in action. It’s steady hands, listening ears, encouraging words, and unwavering support. It’s early mornings, long days, and moments of joy that make it all worthwhile. Because of you, individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are empowered to live fuller, more independent lives.

You are the hearts and hands behind everything we do.
You make a difference that truly matters.

From all of us at Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association, we are deeply grateful for you today and every day. 💙

Valentine’s Day is about love and commitment. But for many people with disabilities, getting legally married can mean losing critical support.

Marriage penalties are outdated rules that cut off or reduce Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security benefits for married people with disabilities. Because SSI is often tied to health care and home and community-based services, marriage can also put daily support at risk.

No one should have to choose between marrying the person they love and getting the support they need to live in their community.

Congress has the power to fix this. Take action and tell lawmakers to end marriage penalties for people with disabilities.

https://bit.ly/4r78WUt


Via The Arc of the United States

Valentine’s Day is about love and commitment. But for many people with disabilities, getting legally married can mean losing critical support.

Marriage penalties are outdated rules that cut off or reduce Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Social Security benefits for married people with disabilities. Because SSI is often tied to health care and home and community-based services, marriage can also put daily support at risk.

No one should have to choose between marrying the person they love and getting the support they need to live in their community.

Congress has the power to fix this. Take action and tell lawmakers to end marriage penalties for people with disabilities.

https://bit.ly/4r78WUt

This is a true statement. Social Security income for individual individuals with disabilities have the same laws that they did in the 1980’s. Individuals with disabilities can not save more than $2000 in assets before losing benefits. The regulations for those with disabilities are harsher than any other demographic of society that benefits from public. Can you imagine living by standards created over 40 years ago? 

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Informative Series for Caregivers! Sign up today!

Join The Arc of Oklahoma and attorney Jennifer Wright for Plan with Love, a special four-part virtual training series in February designed for caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

Register at https://ow.ly/aSVk50XLv7j

Each session tackles a major component of long-term planning — estate planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and financial coordination through STABLE accounts.

Whether you join us for the full series or select the topics most relevant to your family, you’ll walk away with clear, practical guidance to help you plan confidently for the future of the person you love. 💞

💰 The ABLE Age Adjustment Act, now in effect, amends Section 529A of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act to allow more individuals who have a disability to become eligible for an ABLE account.

The age of eligibility expands to allow individuals who have a disability that began before age 46 (instead of before the age of 26) to be ABLE-eligible.

FACT SHEET:🔗https://www.ablenrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ABLE-AgeAdjustmentFactSheet-2.pdf

The ABLE Age Adjustment Act extends opportunities of financial empowerment for people with disabilities.

Via The Arc of Oklahoma

💰 The ABLE Age Adjustment Act, now in effect, amends Section 529A of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act to allow more individuals who have a disability to become eligible for an ABLE account.

The age of eligibility expands to allow individuals who have a disability that began before age 46 (instead of before the age of 26) to be ABLE-eligible.

FACT SHEET:🔗https://www.ablenrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ABLE-AgeAdjustmentFactSheet-2.pdf

The ABLE Age Adjustment Act extends opportunities of financial empowerment for people with disabilities.