About DRS

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What we do

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 800.845.8476, view a map of DRS offices or read a listing of all our locations.

DRS is comprised of five program divisions, Vocational Rehabilitation, Visual Services, Disability Determination, Oklahoma School for the Blind and Oklahoma School for the Deaf. These divisions operate dozens of programs that help Oklahomans lead more independent and productive lives.

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.

DRS also relies on Support Services to handle administrative functions.

Check out our Disability Resource Guide, which shares program descriptions and contact information designed to help Oklahomans solve disability-related problems. Also be sure to visit our Oklahoma Disability Statistics page for general facts and figures regarding disability in our state.

Keep informed on legislative and rehabilitation issues that affect those with disabilities through DRS' Legislative Updates.

Access the DRS State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Visual Services, in force Oct. 1, 2008 — Sept. 30, 2009.

DRS developed this new look for our Web site. Not only did we want to bring a fresh and modern look in keeping with the times, we wanted to take our site to the next level in terms of accessibility. This Web site proves that accessible doesn't have to be ugly or outdated. DRS' Web Transformers, a group of users who have disabilities or work with those who do, have reviewed this new site for accessibility issues and their comments or concerns have been incorporated to improve our client's online experience.