Ellyn Hefner

It’s an honor to serve House District 87 and I would be humbled to continue for another term. I’m looking forward to visiting with my constituents about the common sense legislation I’ve been working on at the State Capitol and how I can best serve them. #HD87

During the pandemic, federal regulators allowed more flexibility for parents and spouses to provide paid care for family members. But when one state closed its offering, families were left scrambling. #disabilities #caregivers disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/17/it-…

Coastal vibes today at Lake Hefner. Use caution while driving or any outdoor activity. These winds are no joke.

As the U.S. Department of Education accelerates efforts to dismantle the agency, the implications for students with #disabilities remain murky. #SpecialEducation #EducationDepartment disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/02/spe…

Oklahoma 'Republican' Gov. Kevin Stitt: "Democrats are not trying to get illegals here to turn them into voters." You'd have to be a fool to believe that at this point.

BREAKING: The Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma after the state’s election officials declined to hand over a list of registered voters and their personal information, including Social Security and driver’s license numbers. kosu.org/politics/2026-…

New research tracks Oklahoma student achievement's 'long decline' to 48th in nation tulsaworld.com/news/local/edu… via @tulsaworld

As charter schools proliferate, a new report finds that a higher share of students with costly #SpecialEducation needs remain enrolled in traditional public schools. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/26/cha…

Ummm?

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the nation's top doctor said she's not ready to rule out anything — including #vaccines — in determining what's behind rising #autism rates. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/26/tru…

#Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities to get from one place to another more independently. disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/25/ube…

A program supporting #respite care for families of those with #disabilities and other needs is being renewed just months after backers worried it was in jeopardy. disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/24/res…

Elmo is sad to see the #WinterOlympics end, but do you know what that means? The #WinterParalympics are almost here! ELMO IS SO EXCITED! 🥇

With police empowered to assist or carry out immigration enforcements, Oklahomans report fear and confusion, including during a recent raid in OKC's Asian District. | Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch reports: freepressokc.com/more-than-30-o…

The OK Film Exchange hosted a special screening of "Sinners" with Councilman James Cooper and Dr. Karlos Hill discussing the film's exploration of Black History. | Zoe Elrod reports freepressokc.com/local-leaders-…

Disability rights are civil rights.

Some GOP lawmakers say HHS Secretary Robert F. #Kennedy Jr.'s interest in #autism is counterproductive and could cause long-term mistrust in public health, but others say any attention is good attention. #disabilities #RFK disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/19/ken…

Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for #autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/17/aut…

Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are #nonverbal to communicate and thrive. #disabilities #SpecialEducation disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/17/sch…

“In this political climate, and with the Department of Education in such upheaval, it’s not in our kids’ best interest to start debating IDEA right now,” Altering IDEA Poses ‘Substantial Risk’ To Students With Disabilities, Advocates Warn disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/09/alt…

How Do You Write About a Slur? nytimes.com/2026/02/05/ins… via @NYTimes