Employment First Meetings

Exterior image of the Oklahoma Capitol building and dome.

Stakeholders, comprised of people living with disabilities and/or their caregivers, nonprofit organizations, state lawmakers, state agencies, and others, are holding regular meetings to discuss the needs and challenges as Oklahoma works to fully transition to an Employment First model of employment.

DRTC is participating in these discussions in hopes of a comprehensive statewide plan that addresses the needs of Oklahomans living with disabilities.

The information on this webpage is for informational and educational purposes only.

Next meeting

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Previous meetings

January 30, 2025

Agenda (PDF)

Minutes (PDF)

Meeting video (Opens in Dropbox)

Handouts

November 7, 2024

Agenda (PDF)

Minutes (PDF)

What is Employment First?

Employment First means that employment in the general workforce should be the first and preferred option for individuals with disabilities receiving assistance from publicly-funded systems. Simply put, Employment First means real jobs for real wages.
APSE logo. "Employment First. Employment for All."
Association of People Supporting Employment First
APSE