Lawson, Leewright and Hilbert help recognize “Oklahoma People First”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of Oklahoma People First were recognized on the chamber floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives today by state Reps. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, and Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and state Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow.

Oklahoma People First is a nonprofit, statewide, self-advocacy group run by, and for, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their motto is “Nothing about us without us.” They place an emphasis on moving away from institutional placement and instead advocate for better community-based services.