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flag A Tulsa mother cares for her disabled daughter alone, highlighting a national crisis in family caregiving.

flag Tulsa mother Angela Walker has cared for her daughter Courtney, who has a rare chromosome deletion causing severe disabilities, for 34 years, managing her needs—including feeding every four hours and constant supervision—on a baby’s schedule. flag Despite receiving only 20 hours weekly of state support, Walker pays out of pocket for essentials like diapers and wipes. flag She highlights the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, stressing the need for self-care. flag Her experience reflects a national crisis: one in four Americans are family caregivers, mostly women, many feeling overwhelmed and isolated. flag Rising diagnoses and longer lifespans for people with developmental disabilities are straining families in Oklahoma, where The Arc of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Caregiver’s Coalition are addressing the growing demand for support.

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