AFO in the News
State Policy Advocacy
Voluntary autism designation for driver’s licenses launched in Oklahoma
Eleventh annual Autism Advocacy Day held at state capitol
Autism Advocacy Day at State Capitol is April 3rd
Governor Stitt signs bill for autism indicator on IDs
“I was suicidal at age 9.” Woman with autism now thrives advocating for autism community
Bill proposes adding optional autism designator on driver's license, state-issued IDs
Advocates ask Oklahoma lawmakers to allow autism designation on driver's licenses
AFO on the Road
Sensory Kits
Inclusive Communication Conference
National Issues
Community Safety Events
Autism Foundation, Family & Children’s Services host Heroes and Families Safety Celebration
Project: Safe Stop chance for LPD, autistic community to learn together
Project Safe Stop: inclusive driver safety education
LPD hosts sensory night to help bridge gap to autistic community
Nonprofit works to help de-escalate traffic stops between officers and people on autism spectrum
Local Health Agencies Offer Sensory Friendly Vaccine Clinic For Kids With Autism
Blue Envelope Program
Caregiver Respite Events
Autism Friendly Business Partners
Oklahoma hospital introduces new training to better serve patients with autism
Oklahoma City's Museum of Osteology earns Autism-friendly certification
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum: A Haven for Sensory-Sensitive Visitors
Oklahoma Autism Foundation unites with Mercy Hospital for enhanced patient care
Oklahoma store partners with autism foundation for gift guide for children
Grants & Funding Support
Autism Foundation of OK expands Autism-informed support for foster care with $10K grant
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma launches endowment to support long-term services and growth
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma continues partnership with Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma awarded grant to develop autism training for foster care
Autism Foundation of Oklahoma receives grant for neurodivergent adult programming