Coalition name: Cleveland County disABILITY Coalition
Location of meeting: United Way of Norman, 570 24th Avenue NW Suite 110, Norman, OK
Date/time of meeting: First Tuesday of each month from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Mission Statement or primary goal of coalition: To enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities with the purpose of increasing awareness of all disabilities and identifying needs and developing solutions to those needs.
Past coalition projects, awards, highlights and/or accomplishments:
- Produced video depicting successful employment highlighting employees with disabilities and their employers
- Hosted multiple community engagement events to recognize and celebrate employers who hire individuals with disabilities
- Accessibility Campaign in the City of Norman to promote awareness of citizens blocking sidewalks with vehicles and garbage cans
- Host expert speakers on disability issues at coalition meetings
Current areas of need the group is working on:
- Spring 2025 Resource Fair
- Legislative Town Hall