Oketuki ry
Oulun seudun kehitysvammaisten tuki ry
Oulu, Finland
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Founded in 1965, Oketuki ry is a non-profit association based in Oulu, Finland working on disability, human rights, community development +1 more.
Oketuki ry (Oulun seudun kehitysvammaisten tuki ry) is a non-profit association in Oulu, Finland, founded in 1965 to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 2025 its operating area also covers the Lakeus region around Oulu. The association provides advice and peer support, runs clubs, courses and leisure and social activities for different age groups, and advocates locally for the rights and interests of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It cooperates with municipalities, the wellbeing services county Pohde, parishes, service providers and businesses. It is a local branch of the national Kehitysvammaisten Tukiliitto and a member of the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Kehitysvammaisten Tukipiiri. The association had more than 400 members and is funded partly by grants, donations and membership fees.
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Verkko haltuun
Disability · Finland
Project supporting people with intellectual disabilities with digital skills, online safety and digital support, including volunteer online support persons.
DigiDuuni
Employment & Skills · Finland
Pilot project exploring work-life readiness, job-seeking and digital skills of people with intellectual disabilities, funded by Gofore Impact-säätiö.
Menojengi
Disability · Finland
Social and leisure group for independently mobile adults with intellectual disabilities over 18 in Oulu.
Estottomat
Arts & Culture · Finland
Weekly music group for people with intellectual disabilities, where participants play and sing music.
Vauhtivarpaat
Children & Youth · Finland
Informal play and exercise group for children with intellectual disabilities, bringing families together.
Erityinen sisaruus
Family support · Finland
Peer group for people aged 15 and over who have a sibling with a disability, offering a safe space to share experiences.
Olkkari
Community development · Finland
Monthly open meeting place for people with intellectual disabilities, their relatives and professionals in Oulu.
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Kehitysvammaisten Tukiliitto, Pohde, Gofore Impact-säätiö, LähiTapiola, Harvinaiskeskus Norio
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