Parent
Resource
Coordinator
Oklahoma
Katy Perry:
Advocate, Caregiver, and Community Leader, Event Director
Katy Perry is from the rural town of Hulbert, Oklahoma. Being from a rural town, Katy understands how the lack of resources can be a struggle. Katy received her bachelors in Health and Human Performances with a minor in Psychology from North Eastern State University. Katy has become known as a leader in her community, as she has assisted with a local parent support group, planned special Olympic events and fundraisers, created a sensory friendly zone for local parades, and advocated to make needed improvements at her son's school. Her personal journey as a case manager and caregiver has inspired her to help other families find and utilize resources.
Katy Perry
Email: abilities.katy@gmail.com
Phone: 407-951-6117
Before becoming a mother of 3, Katy was a case manager for 3 years working with families to help them thrive in difficult circumstances. When her son was diagnosed with autism at age 2, she became determined to get him all the resources and support to help him thrive. She quickly realized that living in a small town, there was a vast lack of resources and accommodations for the special needs community. Katy has worked hard to make changes and to create an all inclusive atmosphere in her local communities. Now more than ever, Katy wants to help other families access resources to help their children succeed.
In her free time, Katy enjoys photography, scrapbooking, teaching dramas to the youth group, and playing volleyball. Katy loves to travel when she gets the chance and loves getting outdoors with her husband and kids. Katy's dedication to assisting others has made her a trusted face in the Oklahoma special needs community. "Together we thrive!"
Local Organizations
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Able Tech
Website: okabletech.org
Oklahoma Able Tech improves the lives of all Oklahomans by providing assistive technology devices and services, financing opportunities, digital accessibility services, advocacy, and education. Program specifics include Device Demonstrations, Device Loans, Device Reutilization, Financial Loans and Digital Accessibility. -
AutismMuskogee
Website: facebook.com/groups/164326016982653
As a part of the Autism Oklahoma family, AutismMuskogee serves families impacted by autism in Oklahoma. We believe every person with autism is unique and important! By providing opportunities and programs that are rooted in the strength of our core values, we will equip and empower families and persons with autism spectrum disorder to have more happiness, joy, and a higher quality of life. We are families helping families! -
Autism Oklahoma
Website: autismoklahoma.org
Autism Oklahoma is a non-profit organization that provides safe and supportive connection opportunities, develop unique interest-based experiences, and create collaborations that value differences. Autism Oklahoma is dedicated in investing to grow, learn and serve the families of Oklahoma impacted by autism.
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Louie's Huwe
Website: huwe1.org/louieshuwe
People with HUWE1-related genetic conditions can have a range of symptoms such as
intellectual disability, epilepsy, autism and feeding problems. To help improve the lives of
people living with HUWE1, Louie's Huwe is partnered with Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute to work towards better
understanding the genetic basis of this disorder, and to develop new treatments. -
Oklahoma Family Assistance Program
Website: oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/dds/fsap
The Oklahoma Family Assitance Program is a cash payment program for families who are caring for children under age 18 at home. Families can receive payments of $250-$400 per month depending on the number of children with disabilities in the home. -
Oklahoma Parents Center
Website: oklahomaparentscenter.org
Oklahoma Parents Center specializes in special education support for people with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families. The OPC offers services in three key areas: Individualized Assistance, Trainings and Information and Resources. -
SoonerStart Early Intervention
Website: oklahoma.gov/health/services/children-family-health/sooner-start
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants or toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). -
TEFRA
Website: oklahoma.gov/ohca/individuals/programs/tefra
TEFRA gives states the option to make Medicaid benefits available to children with physical or mental disabilities who would not ordinarily be eligible for Supplemental Security Income. This option allows children who are eligible for institutional services to be cared for in their homes. -
United for a Cause Wagoner
Website: facebook.com/groups/524715245619063
United for a Cause is for families with Special needs kiddos. We are here to support each other and build a community network for those of us in Wagoner. This is a safe place for all of us to ask questions, post helpful resources, plan events and to take polls on ideas. I will also be posting social events that will be free to families like ours.
Upcoming Events
Video Library for newly diagnosed families. Topics include Therapies, Government benefits, IEP's, Ppecial Needs Planning, ABLE Accounts, Medwaiver and so many more!
Providing Expert Insight to Issues that Matter
Video Library for families trying to catch their child's developmental level up to their chronological level. Topics include alternative therapies, diets, vision therapy, so much more.
Video Library for families transitioning into adulthood. Topics include Guardianship, Vocational Rehabilitation, Day Programs, Housing Options, Transportation Options, and so much more.
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The Vortex is a podcast where a special needs caregiver asks the leading doctors all over the world about different topics relating to autism in an easy to understand way!