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Chapter 7: Information Sources
Section 3: Specific Disabilities – Information Sources
Subsection ZY: Oklahoma Disability Organizations and Agencies
A New Leaf, Inc.
2306 S. 1st Pl.
Broken Arrow,
OK
74012
918-451-1491 Voice
918-451-0173 Fax
A New Leaf's mission is to provide individuals with disabilities marketable job training in a horticulture environment and conduct community employment placement to increase independence and individual choices.
Ability Resources, Inc.
823 S. Detroit Ave., Ste. 110
Tulsa,
OK
74120-4223
800-722-0886 Toll Free V / TDD
918-592-1235 Voice / TDD
918-592-5651 Fax
clawson@ability-resources.org
www.ability-resources.org
Independent living information, advocacy and resource center for individuals with disabilities. Programs and services include peer counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral, employment assistance, accessibility information, assistive technology lending library, multi-cultural outreach, and other projects.
American Diabetes Association - Oklahoma
3000 United Founders Blvd., Ste. 108
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
800-342-2383 Toll Free
405-840-3881 Voice
405-840-3899 Fax
American Diabetes Association - Oklahoma City
3000 United Founders Blvd., Ste. 108
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
405-840-3881 Voice
405-840-3899 Fax
American Diabetes Association - Tulsa
6600 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 1310
Tulsa,
OK
74136
918-492-3839 Voice
918-492-4262 Fax
American Parkinson's Disease Association Information and Referral Center
1125 S. Trenton Ave.
Tulsa,
OK
74120
800-364-4450 Toll Free
918-747-3747 Voice
918-298-3446 Fax
The Center provides free educational materials on Parkinson's Disease and information on support groups, caregiver groups, health services and community resources. The Center helps start new support groups, provides speakers on Parkinson's, publishes a newsletter, and has a lending library of videos and materials on Parkinson's Disease.
Apache Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 1220
Anadarko,
OK
73005-1220
800-851-1253 Toll Free
405-247-7494 Voice
405-247-9872 Fax
Counties Served: Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman
Area Agency on Aging - Areawide Aging Agency, Inc. (Central Oklahoma)
3200 N.W. 48, Ste. 104
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112-5910
405-942-8500 Voice
405-943-4344 Senior Connection (information and referral)
Survival Kit for Seniors" - a directory of Central Oklahoma services useful to older adults, their families and caregivers
Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Oklahoma Chapter
7170 S. Braden, Ste. 170
Tulsa,
OK
74136
800-400-4526 Toll Free
918-495-3553 Voice
This chapter offers various programs and services to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Some of the things they offer include exercise programs, educational programs and support groups. They also sponsor special events throughout the year to raise money and to raise awareness of this disease in the hopes of one day finding a cure. Contact the chapter for specific events, programs or support meetings in your town or go to their website "Programs and Services" section for times, dates and places. Direct link: ww2.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=17
Arthritis Foundation - Oklahoma Chapter
3232 W. Britton Rd., Ste. 200
Oklahoma City,
OK
73120
800-627-5486 Toll Free
405-936-3366 Voice
This chapter offers various programs and services to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Some of the things they offer include exercise programs, educational programs and support groups. They also sponsor special events throughout the year to raise money and to raise awareness of this disease in the hopes of one day finding a cure. Contact the chapter for specific events, programs or support meetings in your town or go to their website "Programs and Services" section for times, dates and places. Direct link: ww2.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=44
Associated Blind of Oklahoma-Texas (ABOT) Credit Union
501 N. Douglas Ave.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73106
800-643-6705 Toll Free
405-232-4644, ext. 226
405-236-5438 Fax
creditunion@olb.org
www.abotfcu.org
Before the inception of this credit union, it was difficult, if not impossible, for blind and visually impaired Oklahomans and their families to borrow money or find a financial institution where they could invest their money to prepare for a brighter future.
Autism Society of Central Oklahoma (ASOCO)
P.O. Box 720103
Norman,
OK
73070
405-370-3220 Voice
Autism Society of Central Oklahoma (ASOCO) generally meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Norman Public Library, in meeting rooms A and B. The library is at 225 N. Webster, at the northeast corner of Gray St. and Webster (Just west of the Post Office).
Big Five Community Services
1502 N. First St.
Durant,
OK
74701
580-924-5331 Voice
580-920-2004 Fax
info@bigfive.org
www.bigfive.org
As a Community Action Program, Big Five Community Services, Inc. is involved in a wide variety of programs which are all in some way linked to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. Since the inception of CSBG, its mission has been to remove obstacles and solve problems which inhibit the ability of the state's low-income people to attain self-sufficiency.
Serves Bryan County, Carter County, Coal County, Love County and Pontotoc County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance, Budget Counseling/Financial Management Services;
- Developmental Disabilities - Residential Services, Job Assistance;
- Early Childhood - Head Start;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Food, Clothing, Temporary Housing, Rent/Mortgage Payment Assistance, Utility Payment Assistance, Fans/Blankets;
- Employment - Job Training, General Equivalency Diploma;
- Housing - Homebuyer Education Classes, Multifamily Housing Developments, Rentals, Weatherization;
- Nutrition - Child and Adult Care Food Program;
- Senior Citizens - RSVP, Family Care Givers Support;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide; and
- Youth - Provide School Supplies, Tutoring, Summer Programs.
Brain Injury Association of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 88
Hillsdale,
OK
73743-0088
information@braininjuryoklahoma.org
www.braininjuryoklahoma.org
Brain Injury Association of Oklahoma is a private, not-for-profit corporation serving persons with traumatic/acquired brain injuries (TBI/ABI), their families, professionals and the community. This Association is a state chapter affiliate of the national Brain Injury Association, Inc.
The Brain Injury Association of Oklahoma does not support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, or program for brain injury. They only try to inform you, believing you have the right to know what is available. No endorsement is intended or implied.
Bridges Foundation
1345 N. Lewis Ave.
Tulsa,
OK
74110
918-592-3333 Voice
918-592-3343 Fax
tbf@thebridgesfound.org
www.thebridgesfound.org
The Bridges Foundation serves as a connection for individuals with developmental disabilities to vocational training, employment opportunities, education, living skills and community resources.
Cameron University Disability Services
2800 W. Gore Blvd.
Lawton,
OK
73505
580-581-2209 Voice
580-581-2564 Fax
student_development@cameron.edu
www.cameron.edu/disabled_services
Provides accommodations for students with disabilities, a mentoring program, counseling, intervention to assist with student problems, awareness activities.
Carl Albert Community Mental Health
1101 E. Monroe Ave.
McAlester,
OK
74501-4815
918-426-7800 Voice/TDD
918-426-5526 Fax
Comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services. Inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, psychosocial clubhouse, emergency intervention. Counseling, screening, referral, community education, aftercare. Gate keeping evaluations, children's services, intensive case management, DUI assessments.
Carter County ARC
P.O. Box 1944
Ardmore,
OK
73402
580-226-3580 Voice
580-226-3458 Fax
Center of Family Love
P.O. Box 245
Okarche,
OK
73762
405-263-4658 Voice
405-263-4764 Fax
The Center of Family Love strives to guide, nurture and teach those with developmental disabilities within a family style community. Residents not only interact with their neighbors, but with staff members. Trips outside of the CFL community allow residents to interact with others in the community.
Central Christian Camp and Conference Center
One Twin Cedar Ln.
Guthrie,
OK
73044-7041
800-299-2811 Toll Free
405-282-2811 Voice
405-282-1367 Fax
james@centralchristiancamp.org
www.centralchristiancamp.org
Monthly camps - Make Promises Happen (MPH) sponsors a variety of camps for children and adults with disabilities and medical conditions. Camp facilities are also used by other organizations sponsoring camps for children with specific disabilities. Camp Schedule: www.centralchristiancamp.org/image/mph_calendar.pdf.
Cherokee Nation Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah,
OK
74465
800-256-4415 Toll Free
918-453-5004 Voice / TTY
918-458-4482 Fax
voc_rehab@cherokee.org
www.cherokee.org
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Service Project that serves Native Americans, who are disabled, so they can become gainfully employed. Direct link: Vocational Rehabilitation webpage.
Counties Served: Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner, Washington.
Chickasha Opportunity Workshop
P.O. Box 685
Chickasha,
OK
73023
405-224-4916 Voice
405-224-4987 Fax
Services include assessment, training and transitional services leading to community job placement if the individual chooses.
Child Study Center
1100 N.E. 13th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73117
405-271-5700 Voice
405-271-8835 Fax
brenda-gentry@ouhsc.edu
devbehavpeds.ouhsc.edu
Multi-disciplinary center specializing in evaluation of children with developmental and behavior problems. Behavior Clinic provides a behavior management program for children ages two to seven and their families. Other clinics include the Neuropsychology Clinic, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Clinic, Psychology Clinic, and A Better Chance, which serves infants and young children with prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs.
Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation
219 N Broadway
Hugo, OK 74743
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 88
Choctaw Nation Field Office
Hugo,
OK
74743
877-285-6893 Toll Free
580-326-8304 Voice
580-326-2410 Fax
ddavenport@choctawnation.com
www.choctawnation.com
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program offers services that will assist disabled Native Americans to obtain their goal of vocational training and gainful employment. Direct link: Vocational Rehabilitation.
Counties Served: Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pittsburg, Pushmataha, southern Hughes.
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Rehabilitation Center
3401 W. Gore Blvd.
Lawton,
OK
73505
800-522-0104 Toll Free
580-250-6659 Voice
580-585-5576 Fax
As the regional referral center for Southwest Oklahoma, Comanche County Memorial Hospital offers rehabilitation patients the security of having medical diagnostic and therapeutic services readily available; to include 24-hour access to on-site physicians certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Communication Services for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) - Oklahoma
4815 S. Harvard Ave. Ste. 250
Tulsa,
OK
74135
800-717-1958 Toll Free Voice
866-845-9445 Voice
888-252-1017 TTY
605-367-5958 Fax
csdoklahoma@c-s-d.org
www.c-s-d.org/default.aspx?pageid=42
Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP)
4606 S. Garnett Rd., Ste. 100
Tulsa,
OK
74146
918-382-3200 Voice
918-382-3213 Fax
Community Action Project (CAP)'s mission is to help families in economic need achieve self-sufficiency. They provide a variety of services to the low-income community. Some of the programs focus on advancing the education and school readiness of very young children (ages 0-5). Some focus on improving the financial circumstances and economic independence of families with young children. Others focus on ensuring that these children and families live in safe, secure, nurturing communities.
Community Service Center
609 N. Broadway St.
Cleveland,
OK
74020
866-650-8463 Toll Free
918-358-5210 Voice
918-358-3740 Fax
office@clevelandcommunitycenter.org
www.clevelandcommunitycenter.org
The Community Service Center (CSC), in Cleveland, Oklahoma is a regional, Oklahoma not-for-profit organization (501c3) that provides a host of services including a health and nutrition center, a community food bank, residential and vocational support programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, child abuse investigations for its local district attorney's office, a community service initiative for individuals that commit misdemeanor crimes, anger management classes and advocacy for senior adults, as well as abused and neglected children.
Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa
16 E. 16th St., Ste. 202
Tulsa,
OK
74119-4402
918-585-5551 Voice
918-838-0698 Information Services
918-834-2273 Child Care Resource Center
918-585-3285 Fax
gutter@csctulsa.org
www.csctulsa.org
The Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa provides leadership to help the community work together to identify and address its health and human service needs. With a focus on prevention, the Council works to improve conditions which promote the highest quality of life for all residents, as well as to assure a high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, well-organized continuum of services which can assist people in need in a successful and caring way.
- Operates Tulsa 2-1-1 Helpline 918-837-4357 and on-line site www.211tulsa.com which provides information, referral and crisis intervention for the Tulsa area;
- provides the Child Care Resource and Referral Service 918-834-2273 to help parents find child care;
- operates Babyline 918-838-0694 to link low-income women with low-cost prenatal care;
- operates Kidsline 918-583-5437 for families to get help in arranging for immunizations and medical care for children from birth through age 18, and enrollment in Sooner Care (health insurance); and
- operates Planline 918-836-0697 for help in finding affordable birth control and other family planning services.
Comprehensive Community Services
7508 W. Melrose
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 271078
Oklahoma City,
OK
73127-1078
405-495-3757 Voice
Daily Living Centers
3200 N.W. 48th St., Ste. 101
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
405-949-1197 Voice
405-949-1118 Fax
donna@dailylivingcenters.org
www.dailylivingcenters.org
Daytime care and activities for frail elderly persons and adults with severe physical and/or mental disabilities. Services and activities include nutritional meals, games, arts and crafts, music, parties, and other social and educational activities. Daily cost is approximately $40 with scholarships available. Daily care on weekends is also available. Transportation to and from a center can sometimes be arranged. Centers now offer bathing services using a specialized whirlpool system designed for ease of use by frail or disabled individuals. Bathing fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Center locations are:
3200 NW 48, OKC
10021 S. Penn, OKC
250 Enz Drive, Edmond
Dale Rogers Training Center
2501 N. Utah
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
405-946-4489 Voice
405-943-9710 Fax
dalerogers@drtc.org
www.drtc.org
D-Dent of Oklahoma City
6430 N. Western Ave, #200
Oklahoma City,
OK
73116-7322
800-522-9510 Toll Free
405-424-8092 Voice
d-dent@coxinet.net
d-dentok.org
D-Dent is a non-profit organization of dentists that provide free comprehensive dental care to the financially needy, developmentally disabled and elderly Oklahoma citizens statewide.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Department of Oklahoma
311 N Central Ave. #1000B
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
405-521-0758 Voice
okdavorg@sbcglobal.net
www.geocities.com/okdavdept@sbcglobal.net/DeptOK_index.html
Transportation in Lawton, OKC, Muskogee and Tulsa areas for veterans to medical appointments to a VA hospital or outpatient center. Counsels veterans and their families on benefits, helps vets file for disability and other benefits and serves as an advocate for veterans needing benefits or services. DAV nationally provides legislative advocacy and works to promote employment, health care and other opportunities for veterans with disabilities.
Donna Nigh Foundation
P.O. Box 1146
Oklahoma City,
OK
73101-1146
271-5700 ext. 45165
The Foundation was established to aid individuals who are developmentally disabled. Priority on assisting persons and groups that do not qualify for governemnt aid. Most grants are under $2,000.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
P.O. Box 892592
Oklahoma City,
OK
73189-2592
405-330-5025 Voice
DSACO provides new parents with packets that include parent contacts, current handouts on Down syndrome, and inspirational materials. It is very important that new families have a support system and are able to talk with other parents.
Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa
P.O. Box 54877
Tulsa,
OK
74155-0877
918-622-6906 Voice
The Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa (DSAT) is a non-profit organization that exists to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. This is accomplished by providing support, encouragement, current information, education, opportunities for socialization and by promoting community recognition of the inherent dignity of all people with developmental disabilities.
East Central University - Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program
Human Resources Department
1100 E. 14th St.
Ada,
OK
74820
580-332-8000 ext. 463 Voice
580-559-5708 Department
rwethrll@ecok.edu
www.ecok.edu:9045/academics/schools/grad_studies/mshr/grad_humres_rehab.asp
The Masters Degree in Human Resources is designed to provide the student with the theory, knowledge, and skills necessary for employment in a variety of public and private settings.
Easter Seals
701 N.E. 13th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104
405-239-2525 Voice
EmployAbility, Inc.
501 S.W. Virginia Ave.
Bartlesville,
OK
74003
918-336-6361 Voice
918-336-9142 Fax
ijones@employabilityok.com
www.employabilityok.com
EmployAbility, formerly ARC Industries, is a non-profit employment agency for people with disabilities.
Employment Resources, Inc.
1216 W. Willow Rd., Ste. A
Enid,
OK
73703
580-233-5433 Voice
The purpose of Employment Resources, Inc. is to provide quality employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
Employment Resources, Inc.
4801 N. Classen, Ste. 233
Oklahoma City,
OK
73118
405-879-2128 Voice
405-879-0673 Fax
The purpose of Employment Resources, Inc. is to provide quality employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
Employment Resources, Inc.
6202 S. Lewis, Ste. D
Tulsa,
OK
74136
918-744-6202 Voice
918-744-6261 Fax
The purpose of Employment Resources, Inc. is to provide quality employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
Epilepsy Association of the Sooner State
711 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Ste. 550
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104-5022
800-503-9864 Toll Free
405-271-3232 Voice
405-271-3366 Fax
The Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma provides knowledge and information about the causes and treatments of epilepsy and the many different types of seizures; and provides information and guidance to those with epilepsy, their families and friends.
Faith 7 Activity Center
301 S. Kennedy
Shawnee,
OK
74801-7613
405-275-4223 Voice
405-273-2994 Fax
Rehabilitational job training services.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Supported Employment
12777 N. Rockwell
Oklahoma City,
OK
73142-2710
405-717-4384 Voice
405-717-4728 Fax
contact@francistuttle.com
www.francistuttle.com/admissions/services/suppemp/
Provides supported employment program that combines competitive employment with individual supports for adults with severe disabilities.
Gatesway Foundation
1217 E. College
Broken Arrow,
OK
74012
918-258-3900 Voice
918-258-6200 Fax
vrcoach@gatesway.org
www.gatesway.org
Residential services for persons with developmental disabilities include group homes and an ICF/MR, supported living services for Hissom class members, and in-home supports for persons receiving Medicaid home and community-based waiver services. Vocational services include sheltered workshop employment and supported employment.
Golden Rule Industries of Muskogee, Inc.
2022 W. Shawnee
Muskogee,
OK
74401
918-683-5505 Voice
918-683-4714 Fax
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Oklahoma and North Texas, Inc.
1210 Summit Ave.
Lawton,
OK
73505
580-355-2163 Voice
580-355-2166 Fax
john.conklan@goodwillsont.org
www.goodwillsont.org
Provides job readiness training, employment and job retention services, a sheltered workshop, work adjustment training and residential services.
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa
2800 S.W. Blvd.
Tulsa,
OK
74107
918-584-7291 Voice
918-583-9010 Fax
Provides employment, vocational services, training and job placement for people with disabilities. Training in office, customer service and survival skills. Supported employment program; work adjustment training; sheltered workshop.
Great Plains Improvement Foundation
2 S.E. Lee
Lawton, OK 73502
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 926
Lawton,
OK
73502
580-353-2364 Voice
580-353-1952 Fax
This foundation serves Comanche County. Programs include:
- Asset Development - Tax Return Preparation Assistance;
- Developmental Disabilities - Job Training, Residential Services;
- Emergency Services - Prescription Assistance, Clothing, Temporary Shelter, Fans/Blankets;
- Housing - Downpayment/Closing Cost Assistance, Homebuyer Education Classes, Rental Units, Single Family Construction, Weatherizing;
- Nutrition - Child Care Food Program;
- Transit - Road to Work Routes, SoonerRide; and
- Other - Child Support Enforcement.
Green Country Independent Living Resource Center
4100 S.E. Adams Rd., Ste. C-105
Bartlesville,
OK
74006-8438
800-559-0567 Voice / TTY
918-335-1314 Voice / TTY
918-333-1814 Fax
Independent living resource center providing independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, information and referral, social and recreational activities, and an assistive technology demonstration and loan library.
Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing Center
2615 E. Randolph Ave.
Enid,
OK
73701
580-234-3734 TTY
580-234-3554 Fax
hedges3734@sbcglobal.net
www.regionalspeechandhearing.com
Thayne A. Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing Center was established to combat speech and hearing problems resulting from childhood Cerebral Palsy. Board Certified Speech Pathologists provide a wide variety of speech therapy options including sign language, language therapy and communication devices.
HELP Works, Inc.
P.O. Box 1475
Pawhuska,
OK
74056-1475
918-287-9980
Workshop providing employment to individuals with disabilities. Work contracts include cleaning, recycling, and a saddle cleaning shop.
Home of Hope, Inc.
P.O. Box 903
Vinita,
OK
74301
877-307-7825 Toll Free
918-256-7825 Voice
918-256-2478 Fax
info@homeofhope.com
www.homeofhope.com
Home of Hope is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the developmentally disabled and their families.
Hope Community Services
105 S.E. 45th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73129
405-634-4400 Voice
405-632-1976 Fax
hope@hopecsi.org
www.hopecsi.org
Community mental health center providing case management and outpatient psychological treatment for adults and children, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, community housing, a medication clinic, crisis intervention, transitional living programs and other services for individuals with mental health needs.
INCOR, Inc.
210 E. Okmulgee
Muskogee,
OK
74403
918-683-8162 Voice
918-686-6708 Workshop
918-687-5368 Fax
INCOR is a full service agency serving the disabled in the eight county area with a wide array of services. Their services are set up to enable the disabled. To accomplish this objective, they provide a wide array of services such as residential services, employment preparation and placement and outsourcing programs.
INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Hospital
Baptist Medical Center
3300 N.W. Expressway, Unitss 3E and 6W
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
405-949-3601 Voice
CARF Accredited Medical Rehabilitation Programs: Inpatient Rehabilitation - Hospital (Adults)
International Police Relations Council for the Deaf
931 S. Waco
Tulsa,
OK
74132
918-446-4403 Voice / TTY
A Tulsa-based international organization which helps the deaf community work effectively with law enforcement agencies to improve police relations with deaf citizens. Also intervenes at disaster sites to locate affected deaf individuals and help them secure disaster relief services. Works with Red Cross and other disaster relief organizations.
J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities
2002 E. Robinson St.
Norman, Oklahoma 73071
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 490
Norman,
OK
73070
800-777-1272 Toll Free
405-307-2800 Voice
405-307-2801 Fax
The McCarty Center helps children with developmental disabilities learn to move, eat, play and communicate better.
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
602 S.W. 38th St.
Lawton,
OK
73505
580-248-5780 Voice / TDD
Kaiser Rehabilitation Center
1125 S. Trenton Ave.
Tulsa,
OK
74120
918-579-7100 Voice
918-579-7124 Voice
918-579-7110 Fax
www.hillcrest.com/facilities/kaiser_rehabilitation_center/index.php
Kaiser Rehabilitation Center offers a wide range of services to help people regain functionality and independence after a debilitating injury or illness.
Keyes Speech and Hearing Center
825 N.E. 14th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104
405-271-4214 Voice / TDD
405-271-3360 Fax
Speech and hearing clinic.
Kibois Community Action Foundation, Sheltered Workshop
305 Clayton Ave.
Poteau,
OK
74953-3902
918-647-2188 Voice
918-697-3268 Fax
Sheltered workshops: Janitorial services, grounds maintenance, laundry services, general sewing custom clothing, small assembly work, litter pickup, mailing services, packaging, machine embroidery, manufacturing of metal signs.
Kibois Operation Jobs Program
P.O. Box 3324
McAlester,
OK
74502
918-423-1355 Voice
918-426-1359 Fax
Sheltered Workshop: Janitorial services, grounds maintenance, small assembly work, highway litter pickup, packaging, craft and woodworking assembly, KARE Kollectibles: shelves, bookcases, milk jugs, cup holders, apples, park benches, coat racks, shelves and corner shelves, quilt racks, shadow boxes, hall/sofa tables, telephone tables, commercial laundry services.
Lake Park Elementary School
8221 N.W. 30th
Bethany, OK 73008
405-789-7068 Voice
405-491-7590 Fax
Provides three preschool and kindergarten classes for children with developmental delays, and offers two multiple disabilities classrooms for elementary age children. Learning disability classes are also provided. Speech, occupational and physical therapists are on site to provide related services as needed. Part of the Putnam City School District.
Laura Dester Shelter
Department of Human Services
619 S. Quincy Ave.
Tulsa,
OK
74120
800-522-1075 Toll Free
918-560-4881 Voice
918-560-4898 Fax
Learning Disabilites Association of Oklahoma (LDAO)
P.O. Box 1134
Jenks,
OK
74037
918-298-1600 Voice
ldao2002@sbcglobal.net
www.ldao.org
Learning Disabilites Association of Oklahoma (LDAO) is a nonprofit organization commited to enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilites and their families through education, advocacy, research, and service.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Oklahoma Chapter
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 250
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102
888-828-4572 Toll Free
405-943-8888 Voice
405-945-8355 Fax
Life Senior Services
5950 E. 31st St.
Tulsa,
OK
74135-5114
918-664-9000 Voice
918-664-9922 Fax
info@seniorline.org
www.seniorline.org
Formerly known as Tulsa Senior Services, LIFE Senior Services has been helping older adults and their families solve problems that threaten independence, quality of life, and dignity.
Life Share Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma
7200 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City,
OK
73116
888-580-5680 Toll Free
405-840-9748 Fax
LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization certified and designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the organization dedicated to recovering organs for transplantation in all 77 counties of the state of Oklahoma.
Little Lighthouse
5120 E. 36th St.
Tulsa,
OK
74135-5228
918-664-6746 Voice
918-664-2293 Fax
lsteed@littlelighthouse.org
www.littlelighthouse.org
Christian developmental center serving children from birth to age six with various disabling conditions. Individualized programs are provided tuition-free by certified special education teachers, licensed therapists and other trained professionals.
Loving Hands Ranch Summer Camp
P.O. Box 928
Sulphur,
OK
73086
580-622-6085 Voice/TDD
These Christian-based camps emphasize character development and include activities such as hikes, nature center visits, swimming, go-carts, horseback riding, field games and cookouts. Located adjacent to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area close to Sulphur.
March of Dimes – Oklahoma
5100 N. Brookline, #270
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
405-943-1025 Voice
405-943-8901 Fax
OK427@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com/Oklahoma/
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
McCall's Communities
13546 County Road 3600
Ada,
OK
74820
580-436-0373 Voice
580-436-2151 Fax
nhoneyman@mccallschapelschool.com
Meadows Center for Opportunity Inc.
1000 S. Kelly Ave.
Edmond,
OK
73034
405-348-4470 Voice
405-340-5395 Fax
Sheltered workshop.
Mental Health America - Tulsa
1870 S. Boulder
Tulsa,
OK
74119
918-585-1213 Voice
918-585-1263 Fax
The Mental Health Association in Tulsa offers a variety of programs and outreach efforts to get people connected with the information, resources and help they need.
Metro Tech - Disability Services
1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73111-5240
405-605-4855 Voice
405-424-8737 TTY
405-424-8555 Fax
Metro Tech provides reasonable accommodations and support for students with disabilities and special education needs covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Metro Transit
Special Transportation Services
300 S.W. 7th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73109
405-235-7433 Voice
405-297-2602 TDD
405-297-2896 Fax
Metro Transit operates a fixed-route bus system plus transportation programs for special populations. The main service focus is Oklahoma City proper, with limited service to Bethany, Del City, Midwest City, Edmond, Nichols Hills, and Norman. Programs include:
- Metro Lift: Curb to curb transportation for mobility impaired individuals who can't use the bus system. Monday through Saturday daytime service, wheelchair accessible, advance schedule. For schedule and more information call 405-297-3308 or email metrolift@okc.gov.
- Metro Link: Transportation provided from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. nights and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Serves south Oklahoma City north to N.W. 63 and eastern Oklahoma County. The system is a fixed route van service with a demand-response component allowing riders to advance schedule for pick up at a specific location. All vehicles are accessible. Call 405-688-6552 for information and to schedule rides.
- Share-A-Fare: Share-A-Fare provides lower cost taxi fares for older adults and persons with disabilities. Curb-to-curb service using an area taxi company is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Share-A-Fare coupon books must be purchased in the city where the resident lives.
- Bus Fare Discounts: Bus fares and passes are half price for persons 60 and older or doctor certified as disabled. Participants must show a METRO Transit photo ID or Medicare card. Good on all fixed route bus service in Edmond, Norman and Oklahoma City. All METRO Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. Call 235-RIDE today for personal trip planning.
- STEP - Shopping Shuttle: The STEP shopping shuttle provides van service to designated grocery stores for persons 60 and older who live in the service area. Participants are picked up at their residence, senior citizen centers or Congregate Meal Site. This donation based service is sponsored by Areawide Aging Agency and METRO Transit. Call 405-297-2583 to schedule a shopping trip.
- Congregate Meal Transportation: This program is a donation-based service for the Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Project. Citizens 60 and older who live within the service area are provided round trip van service to one of 15 local nutrition sites for a noon meal. Sponsored by Areawide Aging Agency and METRO Transit. Call 405-297-2583 to schedule meal transportation.
- Helpline: This is a taxi service for emergency or medically related transportation for the homeless. It is coordinated through social service agencies and is underwritten by METRO Transit and the City of Oklahoma City.
- RSVP - PROVIDE-A-RIDE: The Retired Senior Volunteer Provide-A-Ride program links senior volunteer drivers with low-income seniors in need of transportation to medical appointments. The program is sponsored by Areawide Aging Agency and METRO Transit. Call 605-3106 to schedule a ride.
- Daily Living Center: Roundtrip, door-to-door transportation service for older adults and persons with disabilities to the Daily Living Center. An adult day care center, the Daily Living Center provides nutrition, nurse monitoring, therapeutic programs and physical and occupational therapy. Those in wheelchairs or needing assistance may schedule a lift-equipped bus. Call 949-1197 to schedule a trip.
Mid Del Group Home
1540 Republic Circle
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 30033
Midwest City,
OK
73140
405-732-8568 Voice
405-732-6615 Fax
Provides vocational assistance as well as group home services to individuals that experience a developmental disability.
Mid-America Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA)
6108 N.W. 63 St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73132
800-321-5041 Toll Free
405-721-7168 Voice
405-721-1829 Fax
mapva@sbcglobal.net
www.mapva.com
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is a nonprofit organization chartered by the United States Congress and dedicated to serving the needs of its members.
PVA is a leading advocate for: Quality healthcare, research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction, benefits, civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members.
Moore-Norman Vo-Tech
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
4701 12th Ave. N.W.
Norman,
OK
73069
405-364-5763 Voice
405-360-9989 Fax
www.mntechnology.com/mntc.mntc?Category=282&Archive=0
Moore Norman Technology Center prepares students, high school or adult, for a career that they'll enjoy, and one that will provide a competitive salary that will enable independent living.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Oklahoma Chapter
6465 S Yale Ave, Ste 623
Tulsa,
OK
74136-7808
918-494-4951 Voice
918-494-4951 Fax
Oklahoma resource for information.
Narrative Television Network (NTN)
5840 S. Memorial Dr., Ste. 312
Tulsa,
OK
74145-9082
800-801-8184 Toll Fee
918-627-1000 Voice
918-627-4101 Fax
info@narrativetv.com
www.NarrativeTV.com
Adds narration to movies, home videos and TV sound tracks to describe visible action that cannot be seen by persons with visual impairments. NTN programming is carried in the U.S. on Nostalgia Television and by many independent broadcast and cable affiliates. Also available free at www.NarrativeTV.com.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Oklahoma
500 N. Broadway Ave., Ste. 100
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102-6200
800-583-1264 Toll Free
405-230-1900 Voice
405-230-1903 Fax
nami-OK@swbell.net
ok.nami.org
A state resource for up-to-date information or support on mental illness.
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired (OK-NAPVI ) - Oklahoma
Oklahoma League for the Blind
501 N. Douglas Ave.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73106
405-232-4644 Voice
Organization of parents, educators and advocates supporting quality educational services and improved opportunities for children who are blind or visually impaired. Offers parent support, training conferences, resources, recreation and other activities for children and advocacy.
National Center for Disability Education and Training (NCDET)
The University of Oklahoma
3200 Marshall Ave., Ste. 201
Norman,
OK
73072-8032
405-325-0158 Voice
405-325-1632 Fax
info@ncdet.ou.edu
ncdet.ou.edu
With innovative training, direct service, and research in the field of disability, the Center delivers a variety of programs to advance the employment and independent living of individuals with disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Oklahoma
242 E. 35th St
Tulsa,
OK
74105
918-850-6751 Voice
National Hemophilia Foundation
116 W. 32nd St., 11th Fl.
New York,
NY
10001-3212
800-424-2634 Toll Free
212-328-3700 Voice
212-328-3777 Fax
handi@hemophilia.org
www.hemophilia.org
The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for bleeding and clotting disorders and to preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research.
Bleeding disorders is a general term for a wide range of medical problems that lead to poor blood clotting and continuous bleeding. Doctors also call them terms such as coagulopathy, abnormal bleeding and clotting disorders. When someone has a bleeding disorder they have a tendency to bleed longer. The disorders can result from defects in the blood vessels or from abnormalities in the blood itself. The abnormalities may be in blood clotting factors or in platelets.
National Institute on Developmental Delays
1900 W. MacArthur
Shawnee,
OK
74801
405-878-5289 Voice
405-878-5114 Fax
The National Institute on Developmental Delays is a national resource center with a global outlook that strives to help children with developmental delays and their families.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) - Oklahoma Chapter
4606 E. 67th St., Bldg. 7, Ste. 103
Tulsa,
OK
74136
918-488-0882 Voice
lisa.gray@oke.nmss.org
www.nationalmssociety.org/OKE/home/
Local connections and resources for Multiple Sclerosis.
Northern Oklahoma Resource Center of Enid (NORCE)
2600 E. Willow Rd.
Enid,
OK
73701
800-457-1893 Toll Free
580-548-2600 Fax
DDSD_NORCE@OKDHS.org
www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/rcntrs/norce/
The Northern Oklahoma Resource Center of Enid (NORCE) is a residential and habilitative facility, also classified as an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities.
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health
1222 10th St., Ste. 211
Woodward,
OK
73801-3156
580-256-8615 Voice
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling, day treatment, screening, evaluations, referral, community education. Home-based children's services and gate keeping evaluations.
OK MENTOR
Three Memorial Place
7615 E. 63rd Pl., Ste. 130
Tulsa,
OK
74133-1231
918-254-6748 Voice
918-254-6797 Fax
Okie Spokesmen
P.O. Box 57
Earlsboro,
OK
74840
800-321-5041 Toll Free
405-997-3344 Voice
405-721-7168 Voice
Sponsors wheelchair basketball, softball tournaments, water skiing, snow skiing, scuba diving, fishing tournaments and other summer and winter sports. May host a 2007 state 9-ball pool tournament. People with various disabilities can participate in Spokesmen sports events, although some events must be played from wheelchairs.
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Oklahoma State University
Seretean Wellness Center
1514 W. Hall of Fame Rd.
Stillwater,
OK
74078-2026
800-257-1705 Toll Free V/TTY
405-744-9748 Voice/TTY
Programs and services include:
- Assistive technology information and referral;
- Advocacy;
- Training;
- Equipment Exchange (adaptive equipment for resale);
- Assistive tech demonstrations;
- Electronic discussion list;
- Publications including Oklahoma Funding for AT; and
- Information on AT solutions for many needs.
Oklahoma Assistive Technology (AT) Device Short Term Loan Program: ABLE Tech and its partners will provide specialized equipment to Oklahomans with disabilities or those that have a dependent with a disability, regardless of their type of disability, age, income level or location of residence within the state and/or appropriate targeted individuals and entities statewide. Consumers have the opportunity to borrow AT devices they would not have otherwise been able to access because no such program exists for specialized equipment. This program will provide Oklahomans with disabilities assistive technology for the purpose of allowing consumers and agencies to "try before they buy," assessment, meeting interim needs when devices go in for repair and for personnel development activities.
Information and Referral: The ABLE Tech INFO-line helps people find the assistive technology they need and keep up with new developments in the field. The ABLE Tech INFO-line provides free information and referral services on assistive technology for people of all ages with disabilities. Family members, service providers, and others who work in fields related to disabilities or to assistive technology may use this service. ABLE Tech INFO-line's resources include a statewide computer database, national resources, in-house collection of catalogs and product literature. The number is 888-885-5588.
Direct link to Short Term Loan Program: http://oec.okstate.edu/home.php .
Oklahoma Alliance on Aging
3200 NW 48th St., Rm. 222
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112-5911
405-943-1895 phone/fax
okallianceonaging@sbcglobal.net
www.okallianceonaging.org
The Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Inc., (OAoA) is a nonprofit statewide educational and charitable body composed of individuals and delegates from organizations interested in affairs concerning the welfare of the elderly citizens of Oklahoma and their families.
Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS)
800-426-2747 Toll Free
oasis@ouhsc.edu
www3.irissoft.com/oasi/search.asp
For information and referral or assistance.
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center
1600 N. Phillips
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104
800-700-6282 Toll Free
405-271-3625 Voice
405-271-1705 TDD
405-271-1707 Fax
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center (OATC) offers a variety of services for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities who may benefit from assistive technology to maintain, enhance, or improve their functional capabilities at home, school and/or work. They also provide information and referral sources, AT consultations and assessments, technical support and training and AT short-term equipment loans. Assistive technology services may be provided in the home, community, work, school and/or clinic environment, depending upon the funding source.
Oklahoma Association of the Deaf
P.O. Box 522
Haskell,
OK
74436-0552
A local resource for information.
Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association (OCARTA)
2808 N.W. 31st St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
866-848-7555 Toll Free
405-848-7555 Voice
405-948-9392 Fax
donna@ocarta.org
www.ocarta.org
This organization helps those affected by alcohol and addiction to successful recovery and advocate and educate the public to change the perception and attitudes directed at those who are addicted or recovering.
Oklahoma City Association of the Deaf
1106 N.W. 15th St
Oklahoma City,
OK
73106
405-685-1126 TDD
405-525-5323 TDD
Oklahoma City Handicapped for Christ
P.O. Box 721113
Oklahoma City,
OK
73172
405-789-0962 Voice / Fax
Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth
500 N. Broadway, Ste. 300
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102
866-335-9288 Toll Free
405-606-4900 Voce
405-524-0417 Fax
jhendryx@okkids.org
www.okkids.org
The mission of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth is to improve services to children by: facilitating joint planning and coordination among public and private agencies; independent monitoring of the children and youth service system for compliance with established responsibilities; and entering into agreements to test models and demonstration programs for effective services.
Oklahoma Council of the Blind
P.O. Box 1476
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Alternative Mailing Address:
2801 Carlton Way
Oklahoma City,
OK
73120-2802
877-578-6212 Toll Free
okcbinfo@okcb.org
www.okcb.org
Statewide organization of blind individuals, families and friends. Activities include public education on blindness, advocacy, social events, resource information and peer support. Advocacy interests include education, braille services, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, assistive technology, accessibility, support services and civil rights. Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind.
Oklahoma County Council / ARC
2501 N. Utah
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
405-946-4489 Voice
405-943-9710 Fax
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project
University of Oklahoma
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 320
Norman,
OK
73019-0260
405-325-0441 Voice
405-325-6655 Fax
jwatts@ou.edu
www.ou.edu/okdbp/
Provides technical assistance, training and information to families of children and youth with deaf-blindness, teachers and service providers. Maintains registry of deaf-blind children age 0-21.
Oklahoma Department of Central Services
P.O. Box 53218
Oklahoma City,
OK
73152-3218
405-521-2121 Voice
405-522-6403 Fax
marti_sawyer@dcs.state.ok.us
www.dcs.state.ok.us
State Use Program implements the State Use Act, a law which increases opportunities for sheltered workshops and disability-owned businesses to sell goods and services to state and local governments. A source of information and assistance for workshops wishing to do business with the state.
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD)
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City,
OK
73125-0352
405-521-6267 Voice
405-522-3037 Fax
www.okdhs.org/divisionsoffices/visd/ddsd/
This division provides services to persons ages 3 and older who have a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities (mental retardation, an IQ of 70 or below). Persons served may also have other developmental or physical disabilities in addition to developmental disabilities (mental retardation).
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disabled Childrens Program
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City,
OK
73125-0352
405-521-3679 Voice
405-521-4158 Fax
www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/health/med/docs/ssidcp.htm
This program assists children from birth to age 18 who receive a Supplemental Security Income - Disability Payment (SSI) to receive assistance in getting needed equipment and services. This includes adaptive equipment and specialty formula for children from birth to age 18 and diapers from age 4 to age 18.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services
P.O. Box 53277
Oklahoma City,
OK
73152-3277
800-522-9054 Toll Free
405-522-3908 Voice
405-522-3851 TDD
405-522-3650 Fax
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services evolves to meet the needs of all Oklahomans. Collaborating with leaders from multiple state agencies, advocacy organizations, consumers and family members, providers, community leaders and elected officials, the way has been paved for meaningful mental health and substance abuse services transformation in Oklahoma. The result is a renewed focus on recovery and consumer needs.
Programs include:
- Oklahoma Prevention Resource Center - Print educational materials and videotapes on mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence. They can be reached at 405-522-3810 Voice.
- Teenline - Takes calls from teenagers from 3 p.m. to midnight, 7 days a week from anywhere in the state. Calls are confidential and any problems can be discussed. The number to Teenline is 800-522-TEEN.
- Reach-Out - 24-hour information and referral line; crisis calls also taken. Call Reach-Out at 800-522-9054.
- Safeline - 24-hour information and referral on domestic violence and sexual assault. Referral to crisis intervention sources, shelters, information on filing victims' protective orders, and legal rights information. Safeline can be reached at 800-522-7233.
- Community Mental Health Services - These centers provide emergency intervention, assessment, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, case management, and community support services. For a list of centers by city follow this link, www.odmhsas.org/menthealth.htm
- Substance Abuse Services - Among these programs' offerings are assessment and referral, detoxification, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, substance abuse education, transitional living, and aftercare services. For a list of substance abuse treatment programs by city follow this link, www.odmhsas.org/subab.htm.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services - For clients who need inpatient treatment, the Department operates a psychiatric hospital for adults and a facility for children under the age of 18 years. The Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals are Griffin Memorial Hospital, Norman, OK, 405-321-4880 Voice and TTY; and Oklahoma Youth Center, Norman, OK, 405-364-9004 Voice and TTY.
- Consumer Advocacy Division - This program can provide information and, if necessary, make inquiries and resolve disputes. They focus on issues such as quality of life; access to services; allegations of abuse or neglect; and, allegations of misconduct by caregivers. To contact the Advocacy Division write to P.O. Box 151, Norman, OK 73070, e-mail: ts@odmhsas.org, or call 405-573-6605 in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area or 866-699-6605 for statewide.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
State Office
3535 N.W. 58th St., Ste. 500
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112-4824
800-845-8476 Toll Free V/TTY
405-951-3400 Voice/TTY
www.okrehab.org/about-drs.html
The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home.
To connect to the DRS office in your area call 800-487-4042.
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Employment services for people with any disability, except blindness.
- Division of Visual Services (DVS): Employment and independent living services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Disability Determination Division: Determines medical eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Oklahoma School for the Deaf: Educational programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Oklahoma School for the Blind: Educational programs for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Disability Determination Division
P. O. Box 24400
Oklahoma City,
OK
73124-0400
www.okrehab.org/services_ssdb.html
Disability Determination Division (DDD) determines if applicants are medically eligible under Social Security law for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments. A team consisting of a physician or psychologist and disability examiner will consider all the facts in the case, using medical information from doctors, hospitals, clinics or other places where the client has been treated. You can apply for disability benefits by phone, by mail or by visiting any Social Security Administration office.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Visual Services, Business Enterprise Program
8 N.W. 8th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73102
405-231-1060 Voice / TTY
405-231-1070 Fax
pbryant@drs.state.ok.us.
www.okrehab.org/jobseekers.html#15vr
This program trains and licenses legally blind individuals to manage food service facilities in government buildings and other public or private facilities around the state. Visual Services secures and equips locations and provides ongoing technical support for facility managers. Persons interested in pursuing this self-employment option should contact the nearest Visual Services office.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Visual Services, Older Blind Program
800-829-3255 Toll Free
918-742-8989 Voice / TTY
mksanders@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/others.html#13ils
The Older Blind Independent Living Program expands independent living services for people who are 55 years old or older and legally blind. Rehabilitation teachers located in Division of Visual Services offices throughout the state provide one-on-one assistance to assist older people in adjusting to blindness and regaining or maintaining maximum independence and self-sufficiency.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Visual Services, Rehabilitation Technology Lab for Blindness and Low Vision
Shepherd Mall
2401 N.W. 23rd. St., Ste. 91
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107-2412
800-523-0288 Toll Free
405-522-3333 Voice
ahilliard@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org
- Individual assistive technology evaluations;
- Recommendations for assistive technology to meet individual needs;
- Demonstration of adaptive computer technology;
- Employer consultation on technology for employment situations; and
- Information on assistive tech options for blindness and low vision.
Direct link: www.okrehab.org/services_vsservices.html.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Vocational Rehabilitation, Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Tulsa
8740 E. 11th St., Ste. F
Tulsa,
OK
74112-7957
800-833-8973 Toll Free V/TTY
918-836-7105 TTY
lberglund@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
Ada: Alisa Proctor, 580-332-2785
Tulsa: Christina Reininger, 918-836-5556 V/TTY
Tulsa: Sandy Keesee, 918-836-5556 V/TTY
Services include:
- Vocational Rehabilitation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides services to help consumers get a job, keep a job, and/or get a better job, if under-employed. Counselors act as a consultant with consumers that have severe hearing loss and as a consultant with other agencies and organizations regarding resources or responsibilities. Counselors assist consumers in finding resources in the community available for people that are deaf or hard of hearing. Sign language interpreters are provided for vocational rehabilitation consumers for vocational rehabilitation services.
- The Oklahoma Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) is the method used by the Department of Rehabilitation Services to test and evaluate the proficiency of individuals requesting Oklahoma certification as interpreters for the deaf. If you would like to complete the application for certification, it is available for download in Microsoft Word format drsQASTapp07.doc (158 KB).
A list of all certified Oklahoma interpreters, is available for download in Microsoft Word format at www.okrehab.org/oklacertint1.doc. The Oklahoma Department of Education maintains an independent list of interpreters, which can be accessed from their website, at http://se.sde.state.ok.us/eir/publicReports/InterpreterRegistry.aspx.
Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council
2401 N.W. 23rd St., Ste. 74
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
800-836-4470 Toll Free
405-521-4984 Voice/TTY
staff@okddc.ok.gov
www.okddc.ok.gov
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Oklahoma City
2915 Classen Blvd.
300 Cameron Building
Oklahoma City,
OK
73106
800-880-7755 Toll Free (V/TDD)
405-525-7755 Voice/TDD
405-525-7759 Fax
ODLC has helped people with disabilities achieve equality, inclusion in society and personal independence without regard to disabling conditions.
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Tulsa
2828 E. 51 St., Ste. 302
Tulsa,
OK
74105
800-226-5883 Toll Free (V/TDD)
918-743-6220 Voice/TDD
918-743-7157 Fax
ODLC has helped people with disabilities achieve equality, inclusion in society and personal independence without regard to disabling conditions.
Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled
8421 N. Walker
Oklahoma City,
OK
73114
405-842-6636 Voice
405-842-6658 Fax
Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Blind Children and Youth, Inc.
P.O. Box 1306
Muskogee,
OK
74402
918-497-1234 Voice
918-747-8183 Fax
Nonprofit foundation promoting quality educational services for blind and visually impaired children and youth statewide. Provides mini-grants for student educational needs not met by other sources. Scholarship program.
Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation
P.O. Box 270605
Oklahoma City,
OK
73137
405-262-8909 Voice
gmgbg@cox.net
www.okhemophilia.org
The Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation has several programs to support its mission and constituents, they are Camp Independence, Newly Diagnosed and Scholarships.
Oklahoma Infant Transition Program
1200 Everett Dr.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73104
405-271-6625 Voice
405-271-2149 Fax
Help and support for families with newborns in intensive care units.
Oklahoma League for the Blind
501 N. Douglas Ave.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73106
405-232-4644 Voice
405-236-5438 Fax
Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 N.E. 18th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
800-523-0288 Toll Free
405-521-3514 Voice
VGolightly@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/others.html#12ils
Provides books and periodicals in recorded and other alternate formats for children and adults who are unable to use standard print due to visual or physical disabilities. Cassette players and talking book machines are loaned and maintained free of charge. Descriptive videos (with narration describing visual action) can be checked out. NEWSLINE service gives over-the-phone access to major newspapers read via computer speech.
Accessible Instructional Materials Center (AIM) - The Library provides textbooks in braille and other alternate formats for visually impaired students in public schools. Teachers are urged to request braille instructional materials well in advance of need, to the extent possible.
Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer Council
3200 N.W. 48th St., Ste. 102
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
888-424-1305 Toll Free
405-604-6975 Voice
405-605-8175 Fax
ConsumerCouncil@okmhcc.org
www.okmhcc.org
The Oklahoma Mental Health Consumer Council has six major purposes: to establish a statewide network to serve persons with serious mental illness and persons with emotional problems; to bring about a closer association among groups and individuals in an effort to improve the quality of services provided; to provide outreach to the minority community; to identify community needs statewide and develop ways to meet those needs; to assist in establishing consumer groups where needed and improve the effectiveness of existing groups; and to provide a clearinghouse for collection and distribution of mental health related information.
Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns - Client Assistance Program
2401 N.W. 23rd St., Ste. 90
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107
800-522-8224 Toll Free V/TTY
405-521-3756 Voice / TTY
405-522-6695 Fax
cap@odc.ok.gov
www.odc.ok.gov/cap.htm
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is an advocacy program established by Section 112 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Each State and Territory of the United States has a CAP to help individuals with disabilities get the services they need to prepare for, keep or get employment from programs funded under the Act.
Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns (ODC)
2401 NW 23rd, Ste 90
Oklahoma City,
OK
73107-2423
800-522-8224 Toll Free
405-521-3756 Voice
405-522-6706 TDD
405-522-6695 Fax
The Office of Disability Concerns (ODC) is an independent State agency whose purpose is to help State government develop policies and services that meet the needs of Oklahomans with disabilities.
Oklahoma Parents Center
877-553-4332 Toll Free (parents only)
405-379-6015 Voice
405-379.0022 Fax
okparentctr@aol.com
www.oklahomaparentscenter.org
Oklahoma Parents Center is a statewide information and training program for parents of children and youth with disabilities. The program helps parents learn about basic rights of children and parents under special education law, Individualized Education Programs, transition from school to work or higher education, and other services available for children with disabilities.
Oklahoma Production Center
216 W. Ave.
Tahlequah, OK74465
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 774
Tahlequah,
OK
74465
918-456-1929 Voice
918-456-1969 Fax
Supported Employment: Community Integrated Employment, Vocational Waiver. Sheltered Workshop: Park litter pickups, road litter cleanup, janitorial/custodial services, birdhouse feeders, wood working, collating, sub-assembly work, dumpster service, wiring harness, document destruction, general manufacturing, bat houses, squirrel feeders.
Oklahoma Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
OKRID Secretary-Treasurer
2905 S. Aspen Ct.
Broken Arrow,
OK
74012
405-945-3279 Voice
website@okrid.org
www.okrid.org
State Chapter of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. A support and advocacy group for sign language interpreters.
Oklahoma Rehabilitation Association (ORA)
c/o Department of Rehabilitation Services
2227 W. Lindsey, Ste. 1400
Norman,
OK
73069-4053
405-447-0295 Voice
405-447-5326 Fax
rnvanstave@drs.state.ok.us
www.nationalrehab.org/oklahoma/
O.R.A. is an organization comprised of rehabilitation professionals employed in the field of vocational rehabilitation in both public and private capacities.
Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC)
3535 N.W. 58, Ste. 500
Oklahoma City,
OK
73112
800-569-7974 Toll Free
405-951-3579 Voice / TDD
405-951-3532 Fax
thamrick@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehabcouncil.org
Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council works to facilitate consumer education and empowerment, to assure services are of high quality, and to lead to employment of individuals with disabilities in the State of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma School for the Blind
3300 Gibson St.
Muskogee,
OK
74403
877-229-7136 Toll Free
918-781-8200 Voice
kekizzia@drs.state.ok.us.
www.okrehab.org/students.html#1
OSB is a residential and day school for children and youth with visual impairments. The School also serves as a statewide resource for the education of blind and visually impaired children in the public schools. Programs and services include:
- Academic instruction through 12th grade;
- Instruction in specialized adaptive skills such as braille, orientation and mobility, use of assistive technology and low vision aids, and independent living skills;
- Vocational training and work-study opportunities;
- College preparation;
- Social, cultural and recreational activities including sports teams, music, band competitions, and a variety of student organizations;
- Outreach services providing technical assistance to help teachers and parents develop appropriate individualized education programs for visually impaired children in public schools;
- Related services such as student assessment, counseling, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, audiological services, health care and parent education and counseling; and
- Library and Media Center with educational materials in alternate formats including Braille, large print and recordings. Assistive devices to try out or borrow include talking appliances, magnifiers, closed-circuit TVs for print enlargement, electronic Braille notetakers and much more.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
1100 E. Oklahoma St.
Sulphur,
OK
73086-3108
888-685-3323 Toll Free V/TTY
580-622-4900 Voice
lhawkins@osd.k12.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/students.html#2
OSD is a residential and day school providing specialized educational services to children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. The School also serves as a statewide resource for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children who attend public schools in Oklahoma. Programs include:
- Early Childhood Development Program for children ages 2-6;
- Regional preschools in Collinsville and Edmond are provided by OSB in cooperation with local schools;
- A comprehensive curriculum for residential and day students, with instruction in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, fine arts, communication skills, computer skills, and other subjects;
- Vocational and technical training;
- Work experience in the community;
- Social, cultural and recreational activities;
- Student organizations;
- Sports and athletic competitions; and
- Outreach services including psychological and audiological evaluations, parent education programs, captioned videos, vocational and career education, counseling, and sign language instruction.
OSD Satellite Pre-schools:
Collinsville Early Childhood Center
12936 N. 129 E. Ave.
Collinsville, OK 74021
918-371-6870 Voice
Edmond Regional Preschool
University of Central Oklahoma
Box 176
Edmond, OK 73034
405-974-5961 Voice
Oklahoma State University
107 Whitehurst Hall
Stillwater,
OK
74078-0999
405-744-5000 Voice
Student Disability Services at Oklahoma State University provides support services to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services include specialized testing, classroom accommodations, recorded textbooks, technological assistance, and other services as necessary. Students may ask for services by contacting Student Disability Services at 315 Student Union, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-7015 or call 405-744-7116 Voice / TTY, Sorenson: (405) 744-7116 (VRS) or Other IP: 139.78.24.12 (videorelay.su.okstate.edu). Follow this link, http://sds.okstate.edu/, to visit their Student Disability Services webpage.
Oklahomans for Independent Living (OIL)
601 E. Carl Albert Parkway
McAlester,
OK
74501
800-568-6821 Toll Free V/TTY
918-426-6220 Voice / TTY
918-426-3245 Fax
mike-ward@sbcglobal.net
www.oil.cwis.net
Independent living resource center providing information and referral, peer counseling, advocacy, support groups, assistive technology demonstration and loan, summer camp and swim program, sign language training, transportation, food pantry and holiday assistance program. Support employment: employment and retention services for persons with all types of severe disabilities.
Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS)
Friends of the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 N.E. 18th St.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
800-523-0288 Toll Free
405-521-3514 Voice
Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS) is an active organization which supports the work of the library.
Oklahoma's Action Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (OARC)
P.O. Box 158
Woodward,
OK
73802
580-256-9412 Voice
580-256-0633 Fax
Vocational and residential services for adults with developmental disabilities. Group homes, transitional living facility for independent living skills development, supported employment program, vocational training facility (workshop).
Oklahoma's Family Support 360 Degrees Project
Center for Learning and Leadership
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
P.O. Box 26901, ROB 342
Oklahoma City,
OK
73190
405-271–4511 Voice
405-271–4509 Voice
405-271–1459 Fax
Okmulgee O.K. Work Activity Center
P.O. Box 1013
Okmulgee,
OK
74447
918-756-4133 Voice
Supported Employment: Community Integrated Employment. Sheltered Workshop.
Opportunity Center, Inc.
2225 N. Union
Ponca City,
OK
74601-1538
580-765-6782 Voice
580-762-0112 Fax
Supported Employment: Community Integrated Employment. Sheltered Workshop: Janitorial services, grounds maintenance, litter pickup, general assembly, bulk mailing, packaging, folding, heat sealing, stapling, manufacture cloth shoe covers, cut rags for sale, screen printing at our site or yours in Kay County. Silk-screening anything 4-to 8-color and 4-color process print. Graphic artist on staff. Also produce transfers for shirts, mugs, etc.
People Inc. of Sequoyah County
205 S. J.T. Stites
Sallisaw,
OK
74955
918-775-7787 Voice
918-775-0328 Fax
info@peopleinc.org
www.peopleinc.org
People Inc.'s mission is to provide quality community based, habilitative and rehabilitative services to individuals in need through counseling, education and advocacy.
Power Shop, Inc.
2103 W. Beech
Duncan,
OK
73534
580-252-4516 Voice
580-252-6903 Fax
mike@powershopinc.org
www.powershopinc.org
The Power Shop provides continuing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities in Southern Oklahoma. Located in Duncan, the Power Shop is a non-profit organization with programs such as vocational services for individuals with developmental disabilities; residential programs providing a wide variety of training and assistance; and social and recreational activities to enhance the quality of life by promoting friendships and interaction.
Prevent Blindness Oklahoma
6 N.E. 63rd, Ste. 150
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
405-848-7123 Voice
405-848-6935 Fax
Prevent Blindness Oklahoma is a volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
Progressive Independence
121 N. Porter Ave.
Norman,
OK
73071
800-801-3203 Toll Free V/TTY
405-321-3203 Voice / TTY
405-321-7601 Fax
A community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, non-profit agency designed and operated by individuals with disabilities to provide an array of independent living services.
RARC, Inc.
P.O. Box 834
Jenks,
OK
74037
918-299-2656 Voice
918-299-2146 Fax
director@rarcinc.org
www.rarcinc.org
RARC Inc. is a private, non-profit agency providing vocational services to persons with developmental disabilities. RARC's mission continues to provide individualized vocational services to people with developmental disabilities in a work environment encouraging independence, productivity, and success.
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
4400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105-5105
405-424-7711 Voice
405-425-0343 Fax
jwhite@red-rock.com
www.red-rock.com
Red Rock is among the largest community mental health centers in Oklahoma.
Reliant Living Centers of Oklahoma, Inc.
3317 S.E. 18th St.
Del City,
OK
73115
405-677-2421 Voice
Reliant Living Centers of Oklahoma, Inc., is a private nonprofit organization providing services for developmentally disabled adults. These services include residential provisions, a sheltered workshop and programs that are designed to meet the specific needs of each individual. Reliant operates four residential living centers and a sheltered workshop in the Oklahoma City and Del City areas.
ResCare Oklahoma, Inc.
202 E. Highland St.
Shawnee,
OK
74801
405-214-2273 Voice
ResCare Oklahoma, Inc.
1601 S. Main, Ste. 400
Tulsa,
OK
74119
918-592-3888 Voice
918-592-3893 Fax
rcok.lisa@mciworldcom.net
www.rescare.com
Provides supported living services, assisted living, in-home services, and supported employment for people with developmental disabilities. Services are funded through the DDSD Home and Community Based Waiver.
Robert E. Greiner School for the Handicapped
10 S. E. B Ave.
Lawton, OK 73501
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 45
Lawton,
OK
73502
580-355-5834 Voice
580-355-0810 Fax
The Robert E. Greiner School of Comanche County focuses on instruction for handicapped adults. The school provides educational classes including basic reading, writing, math, personal hygiene, cooking, music and physical education.
Rogers County Training Center
Subsidiary of Home of Hope
2112 E.L. Anderson Blvd
Claremore,
OK
74017
918-341-5936 Voice
This center is a sheltered workshop, committed to assistance and help in providing each individual vocational training, employment, and placement in the least restrictive community environment for persons mentally and physically disabled over the age of 18 and living in Rogers County.
Sand Springs Home
P.O. Box 278
Sand Springs,
OK
74063
918-245-3232 Voice
Child in need of temporary (at least 1 year) or permanent place to live in a family like atmosphere. Sand Springs focuses primarily on keeping sibling groups together.
Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center
705 S. Oakwood Rd., Ste. B-1
Enid,
OK
73703
800-375-4358 Toll Free
580-237-8508 Voice / TDD
580-233-6403 Fax
sbilcdirector@coxinet.net
members.tripod.com/~Lew_3/
Independent living resource center providing information and referral for disability needs, independent living skills training, advocacy training, peer counseling, a medical and adaptive equipment loan closet, and training and information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Sheltered Work Opportunity of Bryan County
P.O. Box 1314
Durant,
OK
74702
580-924-8509 Voice
580-924-1925 Fax
Sheltered Work Opportunities of Bryan County, Oklahoma, is an agency whose mission is to secure or furnish life incentives and gainful employment to employable citizens of the county not presently in the workforce because of mental and/or physical disabilites
Sheltered Workshop of Payne County
P.O. Box 1509
Stillwater,
OK
74076
405-377-0834 Voice
405-377-0860 Fax
Supplies shelter and supported employment services, supported living services, and habilitation training services to residents of Payne County.
Sheltered Workshop of Tulsa
6145 E. 31 St.
Tulsa,
OK
74135-5411
918-832-8813 Voice
Show, Inc.
425 W. Wells Blvd
Sapulpa,
OK
74066
918-224-7214 Voice
918-224-2480 Fax
Show was organized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) community based agency serving the employment needs of individuals with disabilities in the Sapulpa, Tulsa and Sand Springs areas.
Sickle Cell Disease Association, Inc. - Lawton Office
605 W. Gore, Ste. 3
Lawton,
OK
73501
580-357-0517 Voice
Contact: Desiree Anderson for information.
Snow Valley Ranch
Snow,
OK
74567
580-298-5434 Voice
SoonerStart
Special Education Services
Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
405-522-3248 Voice
405-522-2066 Fax
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. The program is a joint effort of the Oklahoma Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, Mental Health Services, the Commission on Children and Youth, and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
SoonerStart - Bryan County Health Dept.
1705 Washington
Durant, OK 74702
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 598
Durant,
OK
74702-0598
580-924-6562 Voice
580-924-1651 Fax
SoonerStart - Carter County Health Dept.
405 S. Washington
Ardmore,
OK
73401
580-223-9705 Voice
580-223-8736 Fax
SoonerStart - Cherokee County Health Dept.
906 S. College
Tahlequah,
OK
74464
918-458-6577 Voice
918-458-6592 Fax
SoonerStart - Cleveland County Health Dept.
250 12th Ave. N.E.
Norman,
OK
73071-2800
405-321-4048 Voice
405-364-6761 Fax
SoonerStart - Comanche County Health Dept.
P.O. Box 87
Lawton,
OK
73502
580- 585-6610 Voice
580- 585-6621 Fax
SoonerStart - Creek County Health Department
1808 S. Hickory
Sapulpa,
OK
74067
918-224-5531 Voice
918-224-1739 Fax
SoonerStart - Custer County Health Dept.
3030 Custer Ave.
Clinton,
OK
73601
580-323-2100 Voice
580-323-2282 Fax
SoonerStart - Garfield County Health
Dept. 2501 Mercer Dr.
Enid, OK 73701
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3266
Enid,
OK
73701
580-233-0650 ext. 139 Voice
580-249-5999 Fax
SoonerStart - Grady County Health Dept.
205 Chickasha Ave., Ste. #4
Chickasha,
OK
73018
405-224-1050 Voice
405-222-3324 Fax
SoonerStart - Guthrie Satellite Office
215 Fairgrounds Rd.
Guthrie,
OK
73044
405-282-3485 Voice
405-282-5389 Fax
SoonerStart - Jackson County Health Dept.
401 W. Tamarack Rd.
Altus,
OK
73521-1599
580-482-7367 Voice
580-477-2763 Fax
SoonerStart - Kingfisher County Health Dept.
124 E. Sheridan, Rm 101
Kingfisher,
OK
73750
405-375-3008 Voice
405-375-5975 Fax
SoonerStart - LeFlore County Health Dept.
1212 Reynolds St.
Poteau, OK 74953
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 37
Poteau,
OK
74953
918-647-5166 Voice
918-647-2741 Fax
SoonerStart - McCurtain County Health Dept.
1400 Lynn Ln.
Idabel,
OK
74745
580-286-6628 Voice
580-286-2012 Fax
SoonerStart - Muskogee County Health Dept.
530 S. 34th St.
Muskogee,
OK
74401
918-683-0321 Voice
918-682-4574 Fax
SoonerStart - Oklahoma County
4545 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 250
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
405-271-9477 Voice
405-271-9479 Fax
SoonerStart - Okmulgee CountyHealth Department
1304 R.D. Miller Dr.
Okmulgee,
OK
74447
918-756-1883 Voice
918-756-6770 Fax
SoonerStart - Payne County Health Dept.
1321 W. 7th St.
Stillwater,
OK
74074
405-624-0726 Voice
405-624-0712 Fax
SoonerStart - Pittsburg County Health Dept.
1400 E. College Ave.
McAlester,
OK
74501-4288
918-423-1267 Voice
918-423-2948 Fax
SoonerStart - Pontotoc County Health Dept.
1630 E. Beverly
Ada,
OK
74820-2645
580-332-2011 Voice
580-332-9537 Fax
SoonerStart - Pottawatomie County Health Dept.
1904 Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee,
OK
74801-8698
405-273-2157 Voice
405-275-5167 Fax
SoonerStart - Rogers County Health Dept.
2664 N. Highway 88
Claremore,
OK
74017
918-341-3166 Voice
918-341-3715 Fax
SoonerStart - Texas County Health Dept.
1410 N. East St.
Guymon,
OK
73942
580-338-8544 Voice
580-338-0858 Fax
SoonerStart - Tulsa County
6128 E. 38 St., Ste. 400
Tulsa,
OK
74135-5808
918-835-8691 Voice
918-836-4505 Fax
SoonerStart - Washington County Health Dept.
3838 State St.
Bartlesville,
OK
74006
918-335-3005 Voice
918-335-3012 Fax
SoonerStart - Woodward County Health Dept.
1631 Texas St.
Woodward,
OK
73801
580-256-5028 Voice
580-254-6802 Fax
Southern Oklahoma Resource Center (SORC)
Rt. 1, Box 44-A
Pauls Valley,
OK
73075
405-238-6401 Voice
405-238-2637 Fax
DDSD_SORC@OKDHS.org
www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/dd/rcntrs/sorc/
Southern Oklahoma Resource Center (SORC) is a residential and habilitative facility, also classified as an intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Special Care, Inc.
12201 N. Western Ave.
Oklahoma City,
OK
73114
405-752-5112 Voice
405-752-8963 Fax
Day care center for children with and without disabilities. Early childhood education plus speech, physical and occupational therapy are provided. All day program for children 6 months to 6 years of age; before and after school and holiday care available for school children to 21 years of age.
Special Education Services
Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 411
Oklahoma City,
OK
73105
405-521-3248 Voice
405-522-2066 Fax
The Special Education Services web site offers information and technical assistance to further enable family involvement, smooth transitions at all stages of the educational process and support for teachers and service providers in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Spina Bifida Association of Tulsa
918-743-7727 Voice
jan76oaks@cox.net
www.spinabifidatulsa.org
Statewide Independent Living Council of Oklahoma (SILC)
106 E. Constitution, Bldg. 158
Norman,
OK
73072
888-325-2409 Toll Free
405-325-4913 Voice
405-325-4927 TDD
405-325-1632 Fax
The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services jointly prepare a state plan for provision of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. SILC works with regional independent living centers and other entities to promote implementation of the state plan for independent living.
Stillwater Group Homes, Inc.
904 W. 11th Ave.
Stillwater,
OK
74074
405-743-2496 Voice
405-743-2497 Fax
stillwatergrouphomes@coxinet.net
Sunshine Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 1729
Ardmore,
OK
73402
580-226-1444 Voice
580-226-1462 Fax
sunshineind@sbcglobal.net
www.sunshine-industries.com
Sunshine Industries provides people with disabilities the opportunity to work and live as independently as possible. Vocational training includes sheltered, transitional and community employment programs.
TARC
16 E. 16th St., Ste. 405
Tulsa,
OK
74119-4447
800-688-8272 Toll Free
918-582-8272 Voice
918-582-3628 Fax
tarc@ddadvocacy.net
www.ddadvocacy.net
TARC is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities and their families through education, empowerment, support and advocacy. TARC programs include: ARCCorps recruits and trains volunteer guardians and advocates willing to assist people with developmental disabilities when they are making important decisions that affect their health, safety, and personal development.
ddadvocacy.net is the TARC online presence and is a comprehensive source for Oklahomans seeking information or resources for themselves or others with a disability or wanting to connect with others in similar situations.
Family Support delivers services in both English and Spanish including parent education and training, educational advocacy, assistance in using community resources, and fostering connectedness among families that have members with developmental disabilities.
Oklahoma Advocates Involved in Monitoring (OK-AIM) trains more than 700 volunteers statewide to visit state-funde