Mission Statement
The mission of the Oklahoma Association of the Deaf (OAD) is to promote, protect and preserve the civil rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Oklahoma.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Oklahoma Association of the Deaf (OAD) is that every deaf and hard of hearing individual can and will obtain maximum potential through increased independence, productivity and integration without barriers.
News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OAD hosted its conference with new officers.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The Oklahoma Association of the Deaf hosted the 45th biennial conference with a local committee at Holiday Inn in Oklahoma City last June 4-6, 2009. It was a huge success with 108 people in attendance.
At a general meeting on Saturday afternoon, the OAD members had an opportunity to participate in the election of the new officers for the 2009-2011 term. Glenna K. Cooper of Owasso, a long time OAD member, is the new President and along with her, the new officers are Vice President KaAnn Varner of Sulphur, Secretary Lynn Z. Null of Tulsa, Treasurer Ron Lawer of Sulphur, Members at Large Jimmy Mitchell of Tulsa, John Reininger Jr of Mid West City, and Rodger "Papa" Cameron of Copan. The auditors are Trudy Mitchell of Tulsa, Kyla Chebultz of Sulphur and Dalshell Reagle of Sulphur.
Glenna K. Cooper explains on behalf of the new board as follows: "We are very excited that the OAD board now have many young leaders along with seasoned leaders to work together for the next two years and we are very eager to bring positive changes that impact the deaf community within Oklahoma" .
All OAD members and non-members are welcome to observe the OAD’s first official board meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Stroud. More information will be announced on the OAD’s website.
If you would like to become a member of OAD, please visit the website to fill out the membership form and mail the completed membership form with a check or money order to the OAD Treasurer, Ron Lawer or to any of the board members.
