Oklahoma Debuts New Smart Home Demonstration Site

The interactive showcase aims to empower aging adults and those with disabilities through emerging assistive technologies.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Oklahoma Human Services, in collaboration with Soaring on Hope Pediatric Therapy, is debuting a new Smart Home demonstration site in Tulsa that will showcase a range of enabling technologies designed to support the safety and independence of aging Oklahomans and those with disabilities. The public is invited to tour the fully functional living space and learn about remote support options, adaptive cookware, and other assistive tools.

Why it matters

This new Smart Home demonstration site is part of Oklahoma's broader effort to improve quality of life and expand independence for vulnerable populations through innovative assistive technologies. The showcase aims to educate families on the resources available to support their loved ones and empower them to navigate daily routines with greater confidence.

The details

The Smart Home demonstration site includes a fully functional living room, bedroom, and kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Attendees will be introduced to a wide array of enabling technologies, including adaptive cookware, eating utensils, dressing tools, a roll-in shower, and assistive devices for those with low vision or blindness. The site will also highlight remote support options that allow caregivers to monitor their loved ones from afar.

  • The Smart Home demonstration site will debut on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 1 - 4 p.m.

The players

Oklahoma Human Services

A state agency that offers a wide range of services and support to promote the safety, independence, and wellbeing of Oklahomans.

Soaring on Hope Pediatric Therapy

An outpatient pediatric facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma that provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA Therapy), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST) to children from birth to age 21.

Miranda Hutchison

Program Administrator at Oklahoma Human Services.

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What they’re saying

“Oklahoma Human Services is committed to improving the lives of the people we serve, and this Smart Home shows that commitment in action.”

— Miranda Hutchison, Program Administrator, Oklahoma Human Services (tulsatoday.com)

“When a stovetop stays cool to the hand, when a medication dispenser keeps someone on schedule, when a family receives a real-time alert if their loved one has a seizure—these tools remove barriers and expand independence.”

— Miranda Hutchison, Program Administrator, Oklahoma Human Services (tulsatoday.com)

What’s next

The public is invited to tour the new Smart Home demonstration site on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 1 - 4 p.m. at 4908 S. Sheridan Rd. in Tulsa.

The takeaway

This new Smart Home showcase is part of Oklahoma's broader effort to empower aging adults and individuals with disabilities through innovative assistive technologies. By educating families on the resources available, the state aims to remove barriers and expand independence for vulnerable populations.