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Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

News On 6 Oklahoma's Department of Human Services reduced the waitlist for disability services from 13 years to two years, benefiting over 2,000 families with new funding.

Oklahoma Reduces Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist From 13 Years To 2 Years Thanks To New Funding

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma has reduced its developmental disabilities services waitlist from 13 years to 2 years, thanks to new funding from the state legislature, benefiting over 2,000 families in need of assistance.

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

News 9 The once 13-year waitlist for community-based disability services has been reduced to two years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

Oklahoma Human Services Clears Nearly Half Of Waitlist For Developmental Disabilities Services

News On 6 Developmental Disabilities Services is celebrating a big milestone. DDS Division Director Beth Scrutchins joined News On 6 to talk about how they're clearing a waitlist of nearly 5,000 applicants representing 13 years in just two years.

DDS Making Progress: Clearing A 13-Year Waitlist In 2 Years

News 9 The Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services department said they are on track to clear their 13-year waitlist in two years.

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services On Track To Clear 13-Year Waitlist Within 2 Years

News On 6 The state Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) says it's on track to clear its 13-year waitlist in two years.

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Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

Tyler Whitehead Pop music artist and "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is headlining this year's Mayfest in Tulsa.

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

Tyler Whitehead Pop music artist and "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is headlining this year's Mayfest in Tulsa.

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Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

News On 6 Strong winds will return to Oklahoma ahead of a powerful storm system, bringing chances for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and cooler temperatures through the weekend.

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Alex Cameron More than six decades after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a congressional panel is vowing to “get to the bottom of the mystery.”

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

Tyler Whitehead Pop music artist and "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is headlining this year's Mayfest in Tulsa.

Tornado watch until midnight Wednesday

Stacia Knight Several counties are under a tornado watch on Tuesday for discrete storms that could bring all modes of severe weather: tornadoes, damaging winds and hail.

Broken Arrow man, former NFL player declines to comment after appearing in federal court on dog-fighting charges

Cal Day A Broken Arrow man and former NFL player accused of owning nearly 200 dogs for dog fighting appeared in federal court Tuesday, where a judge said it has cost nearly $1 million to house the seized animals.

Over 200 Oklahoma law enforcement officers recognized at 32nd annual Buckledown Awards

Tyler Whitehead Over 200 Oklahoma law enforcement officers were recognized Tuesday morning for their efforts in keeping drivers safe on the roads.

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Oklahomans With Disabilities Receiving State Services After DHS Waitlist Time Reduced To 2 Years

Oklahoma Reduces Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist From 13 Years To 2 Years Thanks To New Funding

DHS Cuts 13-Year Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist To 2 Years

Oklahoma Human Services Clears Nearly Half Of Waitlist For Developmental Disabilities Services

DDS Making Progress: Clearing A 13-Year Waitlist In 2 Years

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services On Track To Clear 13-Year Waitlist Within 2 Years

DDS Invites 800+ Waitlist Families to Regional Meetings

DDS Invites 800+ Waitlist Families to Regional Meetings

Oklahoma's 13-Year Developmental Disability Services Waitlist On Track To End

Oklahoma's 13-Year Developmental Disability Services Waitlist On Track To End

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Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

Top Headlines

Severe storms, strong winds possible in Oklahoma overnight into Wednesday

Congressional panel examines JFK assassination files

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks to headline Mayfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma artists also in lineup

Tornado watch until midnight Wednesday

Broken Arrow man, former NFL player declines to comment after appearing in federal court on dog-fighting charges

Over 200 Oklahoma law enforcement officers recognized at 32nd annual Buckledown Awards