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   Three physical therapists from the J.D. McCarty Center are skilled in a new therapeutic technique that can help children with disabilities achieve developmental milestones.
   Taylor Epling, Megan Mattox and Nicole McCarthy are registered practitioners in Dynamic Movement Intervention, a comprehensive intervention used by physical and occupational therapists to treat children with gross motor impairments. The three are among only a few in the state with the certification.

   Our C.A.R.E. Team is starting a new program to offer sensory toys and items as a therapy aid for children with disabilities.
   C.A.R.E. Team is an outreach program that assists families with children with disabilities from birth to 21 years old.
   The team is creating sensory packs for children to include such items as fanny packs, backpacks, kinetic sand, push-pop bubble toys, fidget toys, bubble wands, play tunnels, sorting and stacking toys and noise-canceling headphones.

Registration is now open for the 2022 sessions at Camp ClapHans, a summer camp in Norman for kids with disabilities.
The camp is open to kids ages 8 to 20 and is an outreach program of the J.D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities.
Camp Director Bobbie Hunter said plans are to offer the same camp schedule as in years' past but "due to constant changes in circumstances involving COVID-19 and other factors that could affect our summer sessions, we have not scheduled specific dates for camp. We'll know more in the upcoming months," Hunter said.

   A historic symbol of gratitude is receiving repairs and renewed interest and appreciation from the community.
   The boxcar displayed in front of the J.D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities in Norman is undergoing repair work that includes new boards, a fresh coat of paint and new decals.

The J.D. McCarty Center offers an outpatient neurology clinic for children.
The clinic is led by Cindy Carter-Kappus, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pediatric neurology, and Dr. Marc Hille, a pediatric neurologist.
The clinic is open and accepting referrals. The clinic also offers referrals for therapy services, orthotics and psychology services.

Neurology clinic services
Our services include the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following conditions:

Get ready to roll again.
The annual Norman Conquest bicycle tour is set for July 10 at the J.D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities.
The ride starts at 7 a.m. and will begin and end at the center at 2002 E. Robinson St.
This year’s ride will have a few changes to accommodate a shorter planning time for the event and pandemic protocols, said Todd Hamm, president of the Norman Bicycle League and chairman of the event. The league hosts the annual ride.

(Note: Connor Petty is a new RN at the center. He wrote this article about a longtime friend and their
exciting adventures together.)

We're excited to announce a special summer program that will be hosted at Camp ClapHans this year! The program will feature camp activities and therapeutic services for kids.
Children in the program will stay overnight at the camp, participate in camp activities and visit the J.D. McCarty Center for therapy
sessions.
The camp sessions will be:

The J.D. McCarty Center recently hosted a mask design contest among employees. The winning design is now featured on cloth masks that have been given to each employee.
Victoria Mittasch, a direct-care specialist, won the design contest with a puzzle-piece theme.
Mittasch said her love for art motivated her to enter the contest. Whenever she has downtime at work or at home, she loves to doodle or draw.

The J.D. McCarty Center has implemented new initiatives to benefit employees and help enhance their safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
One of those programs is offering employees’ children an online learning setup at the center.
Employees were given the option to sign up to bring their children to campus for online learning. The center hired teachers and aides to work with the children, who are receiving online instruction through their assigned school district.