OKLAHOMA CITY —
State Rep. Ben Sherrer has been re-appointed to serve a four-year term on the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council by Gov. Mary Fallin.
“Oklahomans with developmental disabilities face significant challenges, but also contribute greatly to our state and local communities,” said Sherrer, D-Pryor. “It is important that policymakers help foster an environment in Oklahoma that supports our neighbors with developmental disabilities, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve on this planning council.”
In recent years, Sherrer has become active in developmental disabilities issues. Among other things, he has completed a year-long “Partners in Policymaking” program offered by the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council, which helps train citizens to advocate for those with disabilities.
“When I was first elected to office, I didn’t know a lot about the challenges facing citizens with disabilities or the programs the state offers to assist them,” Sherrer said. “Thanks to the ‘Partners in Policymaking’ program, I have a much better understanding of those issues, and I think that knowledge allows me to be a better legislator and advocate for our neighbors with developmental disabilities. I will continue fighting for this cause as long as I am in office, and even when I leave the Legislature.”
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