Chapter 7: Information Sources
Section 3: Specific Disabilities – Information Sources
Subsection: Oklahoma Disability Organizations and Agencies
A New Leaf, Inc.
A New Leaf’s mission is to provide job training, life skills, and residential services to elevate confident independence and self-sufficiency for people with developmental disabilities and autism.
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Ability Connection Oklahoma - OKC
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[email protected]Ability Connection Oklahoma is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with disabilities, statewide. Their mission is to...Advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
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Ability Connection Oklahoma - Tulsa
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[email protected]Based on financial need, Ability Connection provides help for purchase of adaptive devices and medical equipment including wheelchairs and mobility aids, adapted toys, computer related assistive technology, environmental controls and other items. Training, information and help locating other funding sources may also be provided.
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Ability Resources, Inc.
Ability Resources’ mission is to assist people with disabilities in attaining and maintaining their personal independence through advocacy, education and service. One way this can be achieved is in the creation of an environment in which people with disabilities can exercise their rights to control and direct their own lives.
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American Diabetes Association - Tulsa
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American Parkinson's Disease Association Information and Referral Center
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.
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Apache Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation
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[email protected]Counties Served: Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman
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Area Agency on Aging - Areawide Aging Agency, Inc. (Central Oklahoma)
Survival Kit for Seniors" - a directory of Central Oklahoma services useful to older adults, their families and caregivers
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Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Oklahoma Chapter
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.
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Arthritis Foundation - Oklahoma Chapter
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.
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Big Five Community Services
Big Five Community Services, Inc. is a 501(c)3 private, non-profit Oklahoma corporation operating as a Community Action Agency. Big Five is governed by a 15 member Tripartite Board of Directors with daily operations directed by Executive Staff.
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Brain Injury Association of Oklahoma
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[email protected]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.
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Bridges Foundation
The mission of the Bridges Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and community through training, education, employment services and advocacy.
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Cameron University Disability Services
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[email protected]Provides accommodations for students with disabilities, a mentoring program, counseling, intervention to assist with student problems, awareness activities.
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Carl Albert Community Mental Health
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.
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Center of Family Love
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[email protected]The Center of Family Love's mission is to provide quality lifetime care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
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Central Oklahoma Camp and Conference Center
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[email protected]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.
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Cherokee Nation Vocational Rehabilitation
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[email protected]CNVR is not a scholarship program but is based on eligibility. If a person is determined eligible, CNVR is able to assist with the cost of training/re-training at universities, colleges, and technology centers to acquire the skills and education needed to become gainfully employed or retain gainful employment.
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Chickasha Opportunity Center
Services include assessment, training and transitional services leading to community job placement if the individual chooses.
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Child Study Center
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.
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Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation
The Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program offers services that will assist American Indians with disabilities obtain their goal of gainful employment. This program is designed to provide services consistent with individual consumer’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in gainful employment.
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Client Assistance Program
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[email protected]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.
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Comanche County Memorial Hospital
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[email protected]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.
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Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP)
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.
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Community Service Center
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.
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Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa
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[email protected]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 and on-line site www.211tulsa.org
which provides information, referral and crisis intervention for Eastern Oklahoma; - provides the Child Care Resource and Referral Service 918-834-2273 to help parents find child care;
- operates Babyline 918-894-1475 to link low-income women with low-cost prenatal care; and
- operates Planline 918-295-1222 for help in finding affordable birth control and other family planning services.
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D-Dent of Oklahoma City
D-DENT is a 501©(3) entity as determined by the Federal IRS and is registered with the State of Oklahoma as a non-profit organization available to tax-deductible donations.
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Daily Living Centers
The Daily Living Centers are an Adult Day Health Care program developed to be the perfect solution for caregivers who are searching for alternative care for their loved ones with special needs.
Center locations are:
3000 N Rockwell Ave
Bethany, OK 73008
PO Box 608
Bethany, OK 73008
Phone: 405-792-2401
Fax: 405-792-2405
1681 SW 86th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73150
Phone: 405-688-5388
Fax: 405-688-5389
3413 Wynn Dr
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: 405-471-6867
Fax: 405-471-6866
1225 N Kate
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: 405-702-8640
Fax: 405-702-8643
Dale Rogers Training Center
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[email protected]Dale Rogers Training is the oldest and largest provider of employment services in Oklahoma. DRTC is committed to assisting Oklahomans with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment through multiple contracts with the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) of DHS and federal contracts through the AbilityOne program.
Supported Employment contract through DRS provides job coach support once employed for up to 6 months. Supported Employment options are also available through DDS for those who need longer-term supports.
DRTC has janitorial and food service jobs at federal contract locations – Tinker air force base, Mike Monroney Center (FAA) and the federal buildings downtown OKC. These are individual jobs that pay at federal wage determination rate and include health & welfare benefits. Job coaches welcome. No referral needed.
Persons with more significant support needs participate in the vocational services program where they have opportunity to engage in productivity based activities that include sorting, packaging, shrinking wrapping, and general hand assembly, etc.. They also produce acrylic awards and gifts, assemble custom frames and quality check and package promotional items. There are opportunities to learn hard skills in warehousing, screen printing, customer service and receptionist, most of which pay at or above minimum wage.
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Dale Rogers Training Center
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[email protected]Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc. (DRTC) supports people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment.
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Oklahoma
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[email protected]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.
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Donna Nigh Foundation - OU Child Study Center
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[email protected]The Donna Nigh Foundation was established to serve as a bridge between the public and private sectors to help with programs that government agencies are unable to provide. They work closely with state agencies to provide a network of support. The foundation provides adaptive equipment that allows Oklahomans with developmental disabilities to push their boundaries and gain independence.
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Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma
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[email protected]The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit. The purpose of the organization is aligned with its mission which is “raise awareness and provide resources, as well as promote acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome.”
The association’s programs include parent and educator workshops, new parent visitation and support, frequent parent to parent meetings, D.A.D.S group and an intern program for college students interested in working with children with disabilities. These programs are vital to communities because they educate a wide variety of individuals about the needs of children with Down syndrome.
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Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa
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 communities.
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Dynamic Independence
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[email protected]Dynamic Independence is a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities and their families in Washington, Nowata, and Craig counties in Oklahoma.
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East Central University - Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program
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[email protected]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. For more information contact Melissa Inglis at 580-559-5382 or [email protected].
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EMBARK
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[email protected]EMBARK provides a wide range of transportation services, including special services for older adults and persons with disabilities. An application process is required for all special services programs provided. Programs include:
- Plus: EMBARK Plus Paratransit provides lift-equipped public transportation to eligible individuals within the Oklahoma City limits who are not functionally able to ride our fixed-route bus service due to a disabling condition.
- Oklahoma City Streetcar: The Oklahoma City Streetcar is EMBARK's newest transit option.
- Mobility Management: EMBARK partners with many community organizations to provide a wide range of transportation programs to meet the diverse needs of the community. Through these programs, qualified customers maintain independence and access community services by arranging their own transportation.
- Ferry Transit: Based on the river, Oklahoma River Cruises is the way to discover some of Oklahoma City’s hidden treasures. River transit provides access to Historic Stockyards City, the bustling Meridian Corridor and the lush Regatta Park/Boathouse District. All landings have parking and access to additional public transit services.
- Spokies Bike Share: Spokies is Oklahoma City’s only bike share program, and the best way to cruise around downtown and through many of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods. With bikes available at eight stations and several pricing packages, it’s easy to start your ride immediately.
Need to know more? Click here: https://embarkok.com/learn/services/
Embark Bus Passes: https://embarkok.com/use/buy-passes
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EmployAbility, Inc.
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[email protected]AbilityWorks of Oklahoma Inc., formally ARC Thrift Shop is an organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find employment.
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Employment Resources, Inc. in Tulsa
ERI’s Mission is to empower people to live better and more productive lives by providing community employment and residential supports services that are customized to meet their needs.
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Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma
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[email protected]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.
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Faith 7 Activity Center
F7 Work Activity Center is a non-profit 501c3 organization located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The primary goals of this company are to provide social interaction for adult clients, facilitate their sense of accomplishment with appropriate work tasks and provide quality services for the clients.
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Project SEARCH
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[email protected]Project SEARCH is designed for students with significant disabilities to assist them with a plan to transition from school to employment through innovative workforce and career development. It is dedicated to workforce development which can benefit the individual, community, and workplace by offering on-site job skills training and support, career exploration in a variety of entry level positions, internships, interviewing and assessment practice, and job placement. It is not intended as training for the “easiest” jobs, but complex and systematic jobs matched to student skills and interests.
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Gatesway Foundation
Gatesway is a non-profit Oklahoma agency that encourages independence and provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to enable them to live and work in the community and improve their quality of life. Services include employment, residential and business.
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Golden Rule Industries of Muskogee, Inc.
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[email protected]Golden Rule Industries is an Oklahoma non-profit that supports the lives of people with disabilities as they seek meaningful work in our communities. The organization also operates three thrift stores in the Muskogee, Wagoner, and Tahlequah areas.
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Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Oklahoma and North Texas, Inc.
Services include Adult Day Service, Career Development Center, Goodwill Housing, Maximum Independent Scholarship Program, VITA (Free Tax Preparation), Workforce Development Center, Youth Services (For Youth With Disabilities).
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Goodwill Industries of Tulsa
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Inc. provides work opportunities, job training and support services for people with disabilities or other employment barriers.
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Great Plains Improvement Foundation
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[email protected]Great Plains Improvement Foundation, Inc., Community Action Agency, is a mission driven agency that is an advocate for the poor population of Comanche County. We focus on the needs of individuals and families in our service area and operate programs that assist families to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
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Heartland Council of the Blind
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[email protected]The Heartland Council of the Blind (HCB) is a group of blind, visually impaired and sighted people from the Central Oklahoma area who come together to socialize, discuss issues related to visual impairment and advocate for a better life for the blind and visually impaired community in Central Oklahoma.
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Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing Center
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[email protected]Hedges is focused on service to clients of all ages. Hedges strives to provide up-to-date therapy in a caring and nurturing atmosphere and is the only non-profit speech/language center in Northwest Oklahoma.
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HELP Works, Inc.
Workshop providing employment to individuals with disabilities. Work contracts include cleaning, recycling, and a saddle cleaning shop.
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Home of Hope, Inc.
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[email protected]Home of Hope is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the developmentally disabled and their families.
Supported Employment: Community Integrated Employment and Vocational Waiver services provided under contract with DDSD. Employment supports are provided to persons with developmental and other severe disabilities. Sheltered Workshop: janitorial services, trash pickup, packaging, sorting.
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Hope Community Services
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[email protected]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.
CARF accredited
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Hope Retreat Ranch
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[email protected]Home Retreat Ranch programs:
Therapeutic Riding, S.T.E.P., and Honored Elders
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INCOR, Inc.
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[email protected]INCOR in Muskogee's purpose is to enable the disabled by providing Residential, Group Home and Employment Services including Vocational training and Job Coaching through contracts with the State of Oklahoma Health Care Authority, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other third party payers. They serve Muskogee, McIntosh, Adair, Sequoyah, Wagoner, Okmulgee and Cherokee Counties.
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INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Hospital
CARF Accredited Medical Rehabilitation Programs: Inpatient Rehabilitation - Hospital (Adults)
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J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities
The McCarty Center's mission is to provide a comprehensive program of rehabilitative care to Oklahoma's children with developmental disabilities, from birth to age 21.
Camp ClapHans is a residential summer camp for kids with disabilities ages 8 to 18 and is an outreach program of the McCarty Center. Call 405-307-2865 for more information.
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Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
Supported Employment: Specializing in employment supports for individuals with severe mental illness.
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Kaiser Rehabilitation Center
Kaiser Rehabilitation Center offers a wide range of services to help people regain functionality and independence after a debilitating injury or illness.
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Keyes Speech and Hearing Center
Speech and hearing clinic.
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KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, Sheltered Workshop
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.
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KI BOIS Operation Jobs Program
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.
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Lake Park Elementary School
Resource teachers and speech teachers on site to provide related services as needed. Part of the Putnam City School District.
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Learning Disabilites Association of Oklahoma (LDAO)
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[email protected]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.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Oklahoma Chapter
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Oklahoma Chapter serves all 77 counties in the state.
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Life Senior Services, Inc.
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[email protected]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.
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Life Share Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma
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.
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Little Lighthouse
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[email protected]Services at Little Light House include Early Intervention (birth to age 3), Developmental Classroom (birth to age 6) and FLIP (parents and children of all ages).
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Loving Hands Ranch Summer Camp
Loving Hands Ranch is a Christian camp for Deaf Children, Deaf Teens, and CODAs. There is a lot of fun to have, friends to make, and things to learn. They do all kinds of things indoors and outdoors!
Click on website to volunteer or sign up.
Lupus Foundation of America - Oklahoma
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March of Dimes - Oklahoma
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
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McCall's Communities
McCall's has been providing a safe, nurturing environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1954, where they can reside and receive supports which promote independence, self-sufficiency, and personal goal attainment. They offer training in life, social, and vocational skills; job opportunities; and varied recreational activities in a family-style, congregate setting.
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Meadows Center for Opportunity Inc.
Sheltered workshop.
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Mental Health America - Tulsa
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[email protected]Contact the Mental Health Assistance Center and they can provide information and resources related to mental health and homelessness, including how to access services, support programs, and more.
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Metro Technology Centers - Disability Services
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[email protected]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).
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Mid Del Group Home
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[email protected]Provides vocational assistance as well as group home services to individuals that experience a developmental disability.
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Mid-America Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA)
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.
Sponsors fishing tournaments and trapshoot events that are accessible to people with disabilities. A great source of information on other sports activities including bowling, softball, basketball, shooting sports, hunting, snow skiing, camping, pool and various outdoor sporting events. PVA's "Step Outside" program offers multiple sports and outdoors experiences. PVA also provides information on wheelchair accessible fishing and hunting facilities and publishes a calendar of sports/outdoor events.
The Mid-America PVA Chapter hosts Annual picnics, sporting events and other recreational activities for their members throughout the year. Go to the website and check out the calendar of events that are posted on a monthly basis, including information on fishing, hunting and skiing events; deer hunting for persons who are non-ambulatory and various fall hunting events.
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Moore Norman Technology Center
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.
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MPower, Inc.
MPower, formerly known as the Sheltered Workshop for Payne County (SWPC), provides services to individuals in Payne County with developmental disabilities.
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Oklahoma Chapter
Oklahoma resource for information.
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Narrative Television Network (NTN)
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[email protected]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.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Oklahoma
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[email protected]NAMI Oklahoma, in partnership with its Affiliates improves the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy.
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National Center for Disability Education and Training (NCDET)
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[email protected]The National Center for Disability Education and Training (NCDET) designs and delivers cutting-edge training to staff of employment providers in a variety of competency-based courses leading to certification. The methods of training range from classroom to accessible multimedia products marketed across the United States.
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National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Oklahoma
The National Federation of the Blind Oklahoma is the state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. Chapters are located in Lawton, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. They also have 3 state-wide divisions: the Oklahoma Association of Blind Students, the Oklahoma Association of Blind Merchants and the Oklahoma Association of Rehabilitation Professionals.
National Federation of the Blind of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma Chapter
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[email protected]They are a non-profit 501 0 (3) charitable organization striving to seek equality for all blind people in Central Oklahoma. They offer public education about blindness, serve as a source of information and referral, provide literature and publications about blindness, share information about aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind, support advocacy and protection of civil rights, and offer support for blind persons and their families.
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National Institute on Developmental Delays
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\The mission of National Institute on Developmental Delays is to provide “service for all children” on a national basis and to provide community-based, experience-oriented activities, optimizing development for all of the individuals they serve
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) - Oklahoma Chapter in Tulsa
The National MS Society works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Oklahoma and raise funds for critical MS research.
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NewView Oklahoma
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[email protected]NewView Oklahoma, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to empower blind and vision impaired individuals to achieve their maximum potential through rehabilitation, employment, and community outreach.
They also offer community programs for people of all ages living with blindness and visual impairments including art classes, a dragon boating team, summer camps and support groups.
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Northwest Center for Behavioral Health
Outpatient services include mental health, counseling, medication evaluation and more.
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Oklahoma ABLE Tech
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[email protected]Oklahoma ABLE Tech helps Oklahomans with disabilities with assistive technology.
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Device demonstration
Device loan program
Device reutilization
Financial program
ICT Accessibility
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Oklahoma Alliance on Aging
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[email protected]The Mission of the Alliance is to Identify needs of Aging Oklahomans, to educate on issues and to advocate for solutions.
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Oklahoma Association of the Deaf
The mission of the Oklahoma Association of the Deaf (OAD) is to promote, protect and preserve the civil rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Treatment Association (OCARTA)
OCARTA’s mission is to empower recovering people and their families through physical, emotional, and spiritual growth to make significant contributions to society. Through effective communication, public education, and promotion of healthy public policy. OCARTA will reduce the stigma associated with addiction issues and support effective treatment.
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Oklahoma City Association of the Deaf
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[email protected]Oklahoma City Association of the Deaf (OKCAD) is the only club owned by and for the Deaf in Oklahoma and one of the few remaining Deaf Clubs in America still in operation.
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Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth
The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth helps create quality systems for children, youth, and families by bringing accountability and independent oversight into Oklahoma’s child and youth service system. Its mission is to improve services to Oklahoma’s children by planning, coordinating, and communicating with communities as well as between public and private agencies.
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Oklahoma Council of the Blind
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[email protected]Oklahoma Council of the Blind (OCB) is a statewide organization of blind and visually impaired individuals, their families and friends. The organization works to encourage, empower, educate and enhance the lives of Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired. OCB strives to empower blind Oklahomans to become full and independent participants in society through advocacy, leadership and public education on issues that affect the lives of citizens with visual impairments.
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Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to children, families, SoonerStart, Oklahoma Public Schools, or other agencies serving students with deaf-blindness at no cost.
They provide various types of technical assistance (TA) including web conferencing, site visits, classroom observation, telephone TA, research/evidence based materials, in-service workshops, statewide training, and networking.
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities Services
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[email protected]This division's mission is to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families help themselves to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) serves persons ages 3 and up who have a primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities. Persons served may also have other developmental disabilities in addition to intellectual disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc.
Community Waiver includes a comprehensive array of services including residential, employment and habilitation services and supports for individuals 3 years of age or older. The Community Waiver provides services appropriate to the individual's needs. Using a person-centered planning approach, the individual's team assesses the needs of the individual and develops an annual plan of care to address those needs.
In-Home Supports Waivers (IHSW) allow individuals and families to select services necessary for each individual to remain in his or her own home or family home. Individuals on the IHSW are assigned to Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) case managers to assist them in locating, securing, and coordinating needed services.
Eligible children, ages 3 through 17, may receive needed services through the IHSW-Children. Eligible adults, 18 years or older, may receive needed services through the IHSW-Adult. These waivers are not cash payment programs and all services are provided through agencies contracting with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Eligible children, ages 3 through 17, may receive up to $12,360 of services per year through the IHSW-Children. Eligible adults, 18 years or older, may receive up to $18,540 of services per year through the IHSW-Adult. These waivers are not cash payment programs and all services are provided through agencies contracting with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Guardianship services are provided to adults with Intellectual Disability (ID) who receive DDS services. Not all people with ID require a guardian but those who do can benefit from the advocacy and decision making a guardian provides.
Family Support Assistance payments - This is a cash payment program for families who are caring for children under age 18 at home. In this program, families can receive payments of $250-$400 per month depending on the number of children with disabilities in the home. Families who meet the income eligibility may choose this cash payment in lieu of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) Services.
Group Homes offer living arrangements for 6 to 12 people who share a home and receive up to 24 hours per day of supervision, support, and training in daily living skills. Group Home residents are 18 years of age or older and are provided community living services. Group Homes are single-family homes located in the community close to other services and activities. The home is owned or leased by a private agency. The agency receives reimbursement from Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) for supervising and supporting the residents of the home.
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Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disabled Childrens Program
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.
Click on web link to find local county offices and apply for services.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services serves as the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. Founded in 1953, this agency is the leading expert in Oklahoma for all efforts associated with mental health and addiction, including prevention, treatment and recovery support services. The ODMHSAS also operates eleven (11) treatment provider organizations, including:
Oklahoma Forensic Center
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health
Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center
Oklahoma County Crisis Iintervention Center (OCCIC)
Oklahoma Crisis Recovery Unit
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center
Rose Rock Recovery Center
Children’s Recovery Center
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
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[email protected]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.
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment services for people with any disability, except blindness.
- Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Employment and independent living services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Disability Determination Services: Determines medical eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.
- 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.
Counselors and technology specialists provide assistive technology evaluations, devices and services to agency clients based on individual needs related to achievement of employment goals. They also help employers locate appropriate adaptive equipment for employees with disabilities. Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired counselor for information. See DRS Offices Statewide, Rehabilitation section for contact information.
DRS provides vocational rehabilitation, employment and limited independent living services to eligible individuals with disabilities. Medical equipment, assistive technology and related services may be provided if they are part of the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) developed with a vocational rehabilitation client. In some cases assistive technology devices and services may be provided for independent living purposes.
Assistive technology services which may be available based on a person's eligibility and plan of service include evaluation for assistive technology needs, recommendations for suitable equipment, worksite evaluation for adaptive equipment needs and training in use of specialized equipment.
Current DRS clients should discuss assistive technology needs with their DRS counselors. Applications for DRS services can be made by contacting local DRS offices. See also Apply for Services on the home webpage.
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Disability Determination Services
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.
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Business Enterprise Program
The Business Enterprise Program provides employment opportunities for people who are legally blind by assisting them in becoming Licensed Managers and establishing food service operations across the state.
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Older Blind Program
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 Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 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.
2401 N.W. 23rd. Street, Suite 91 (Shepherd Mall)
Oklahoma City 73107-2431
907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 500
Tulsa, OK 74120
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Rehabilitation Technology Lab for Blindness and Low Vision
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired’ Assistive Technology Labs provides blind or visually impaired clients quality training either individually or in a group setting to assist them gain valuable hands on experience on assistive technology.
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1400 Hoppe Blvd, Suite A
Ada, OK 74820
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OKLAHOMA CITY OFFICE
2401 N.W. 23rd Street, Suite 91
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Office: (405) 522-3442
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907 South Detroit Avenue, Suite 500
Tulsa, OK 74120
Office: (918) 551-4900
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Vocational Rehabilitation, Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Tulsa
DRS services for those with hearing loss include a variety of programs and informational services. We provide services to individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deaf-blind and those with speech impairments.
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Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council
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[email protected]The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma is to advance communities where everyone has the opportunity to live, learn, work, and play where they choose. The Council builds partnerships to change systems to improve services, resources, and supports for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities and their families.
Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum. Applications are available by calling the council office. This camp provides high school students with disabilities training in advocacy and leadership, as well as exposure to post-secondary education options and community living supports. Students must be in 10th grade or beyond and have some high school remaining. https://okddc.ok.gov/youth-leadership-forum
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Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Oklahoma City
The mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.
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Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. - Tulsa
The mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.
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Oklahoma Family Network
Oklahoma Family Network focuses on supporting families of children and youth with special needs via emotional support, resource navigation, and ensuring quality healthcare for all children and families through strong and effective family/professional partnerships.
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PO Box 21072
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Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled
Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled (OKFD) is a not-for-profit social services organization established in 1960 that provides high-quality and activity-oriented adult day health services for adults with specialized developmental needs in central Oklahoma, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Blind Children and Youth, Inc.
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[email protected]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
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[email protected]The mission of the Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation is to be dedicated to service, education, and advocacy for Oklahomans with bleeding disorders.
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Oklahoma Infant Transition Program
Help and support for families with newborns in intensive care units.
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Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
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[email protected]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.
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Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns (ODC)
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[email protected]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.
The Road to Employment: A manual for job seekers with disabilities. The publication is a project of the Oklahoma City Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns. It provides self-assessment tolls, training resource information, strategies for marketing your qualifications, tips on writing resumes and cover letters, job search resources, information on job accommodations and employment rights of persons with disabilities, and post-hire considerations. Copies available from the Office of Disability Concerns.
https://www.ok.gov/odc/Employment/Training_Resources/Road_to_Employment_...
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Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is state government’s backbone. Agencies turn to them for the finance, property, human resources and technology services they need to succeed. They’re a trusted, credible partner providing the business expertise that makes Oklahoma government work.
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Oklahoma Parents Center
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[email protected]The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) specializes in special education support for people with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families.
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Oklahoma Production Center
The Oklahoma Production Center (OPC), is a Private, Non-Profit organization providing Residential, Vocational, and Educational services to individuals with disabilities.OPC provides community job contracts including Janitorial Services, Trash Services, Sub-contract assembly, Ground Maintenance, and more.
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Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC)
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[email protected]The mission of the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC) is to facilitate consumer education and empowerment, to assure services are of high quality and lead to employment of individuals with disabilities within Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma School for the Blind
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[email protected]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.
Summer Enrichment Program: Oklahoma Kids: A Kaleidoscope. For 1st - 12th grade students who are blind or visually impaired. The summer program is for children and youth who do not regularly attend the School for the Blind. The program offers specialized skills instruction, remediation, reinforcement in academic skills, training in use of assistive technology for the blind, recreation and social skills development. Children are transported home each weekend of the four week session.
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Oklahoma School for the Deaf
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:
Edmond Regional Preschool
University of Central Oklahoma
Box 176
Edmond, OK 73034
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Chickasha Early Childhood Center
on campus of USAO in Chickasha
Click link for contact information: https://usao.edu/academics/education-and-speech-language-pathology/jane-...
Reading and Literacy Program for Children who are Deaf. For deaf and hard of hearing youth ages 11-17 (5th - 11th grades) are held in the summers. The five-day program helps students learn to appreciate reading and advance their literacy skills. Students are tested and grouped by reading level. They receive five hours of instruction each day. Afternoons and evenings are filled with recreation and field trips.
Official Oklahoma School for the Deaf Website: https://www.osd.k12.ok.us/
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Oklahoma State University - Student Disability Services
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[email protected]Student Accessibility Services at Oklahoma State University offers academic support services to students with disabilities taking courses through the OSU and Northern Oklahoma College-Stillwater campus. Academic support services include specialized testing, classroom accommodations, recorded textbooks, technological assistance, and other services as necessary.
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Oklahoma's Action Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (OARC)
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[email protected]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).
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Oklahoma's Family Support 360 Degrees Project
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[email protected]Through funding from Department of Human Services, Title V Children with Special Healthcare Needs, the Oklahoma Family Support 360° Center (FS360°) serves families who have children and young adults with developmental disabilities and are Medicaid eligible. The families served at the FS360° are from diverse communities, they are mostly Hispanic and their primary language is Spanish. The Center provides information and navigational assistance to families, as well as guidance on finding resources, emotional support, and family networking opportunities in the community. The Center is staffed by bilingual Hispanic/Latino family support coordinators who are also parents of children with developmental disabilities.
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Oklahomans for Independent Living (OIL)
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[email protected]The Mission of Oklahomans for Independent Living is to encourage individuals of all ages, with all types of disabilities, to increase:
*Personal Independence;
*Empowerment and self determination; and
*Full integration and participation in their work, community, school and home activities.
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Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS)
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[email protected]The Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS) is a strong and active 501(c)(3) organization serving as the champion for the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (OLBPH) and its patrons of all ages.
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Opportunity Center, Inc.
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[email protected]Opportunity Center, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the well-being of adults with developmental disabilities by providing vocational and residential services.
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Pathways Adult Learning Center
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[email protected]Pathways is a nonprofit that enhances the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities via continuing education, life skills training, volunteerism, fitness, and spiritual growth. Their adult students learn and grow together while getting the social interaction and relationship-building opportunities that help them become more independent and live a more healthy and satisfying life.
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People Inc. of Sequoyah County
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CARF Accredited Program
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Planting the Future - Langston University
A Rehabilitation Program for Agricultural Workers in Oklahoma. Those who qualify for this program have worked in an agricultural field in the last two years, Migrant or Seasonal Farm Workers, Minority Farmers/Ranchers, Meat-Packing and Cannery Employees. Or anyone who has a challenge or limitation that keeps him/her from working.
https://www.okhighered.org/econ-dev/success-stories/langston.shtml
Link to Agriculture and Applied Sciences:
https://langston.edu/agriculture-applied-sciences
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Power Print, Inc.
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[email protected]Power Print is non-profit division of Ability First Inc. Power Print covers all your t-shirt printing and other promotional items.
Think Ability Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency that promotes independent living skills by providing community supports for people, of all ages, with developmental disabilities.
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Prevent Blindness Oklahoma
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[email protected]Vizavance, formerly known as Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, is the only nonprofit entity in Oklahoma whose primary goal is to advance childrens' education through better vision.
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Progressive Independence
A community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, non-profit agency designed and operated by individuals with disabilities to provide an array of independent living services.
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Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
Red Rock is a comprehensive behavioral health service provider operating in 14 counties of Oklahoma.
CARF Accredited
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Reliant Living Centers of Oklahoma, Inc.
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.
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ResCare Oklahoma, Inc.
ResCare, Inc., is dedicated to impacting communities for the better with a mission to help people live their best life. ResCare offers daily living support services and in-home care, vocational training, job placement, pharmacy, rehab and behavioral health services for people of all ages and skill levels.
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Rogers County Training Center
RCTC provides vocational opportunities for people with developmental and other disabilities while also providing area businesses with valuable labor, either on a permanent or intermittent basis.
RCTC operates two resale shops, Centsible Spending, in Claremore and in Pryor. These shops currently provide employment for eight people with disabilities as well as three job coaches. The shops operate solely on donated goods such as household items, books, clothing, toys, tools, sporting goods and furniture.
Check website for name of contact and additional information.
Sand Springs Home
The Sand Springs Children’s Home provides care to as many as twenty children in two family-style cottages.
Any child ages ten to eighteen or sibling groups of children who meet the criteria for placement are eligible for service. The Home serves children in DHS custody as well as private placements from anywhere in the state of Oklahoma.
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Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center
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[email protected]The mission of Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center is to instill inclusion, empowerment and independence in individuals with any disability.
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Sheltered Work Opportunity of Bryan County
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
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Show, Inc.
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[email protected]Show, Inc., programs include assisted living, employment services and adult day service.
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Sooner Success
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[email protected]For information and referral or assistance.
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SoonerStart
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 is for infants and toddlers through 36 months of age who have developmental delays or have a physical or mental condition (such as Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.) which will most likely cause a developmental delay.
There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources.
Some services may include:
- diagnostic and evaluation services,
- case management,
- family training, counseling and home visits,
- certain health services,
- nursing services,
- nutrition services,
- occupational, physical and speech-language therapy, and
- special instruction.
SoonerStart services are provided in the child and family's natural environment. This may include the child's home or daycare, and could extend to a relative's home, the grocery store, park, a restaurant, library, church or synagogue, etc. Direct link to the State Department of Education SoonerStart webpage.
Information for Executive Director of SoonerStart/Early Intervention Mark Sharp:
https://sde.ok.gov/mark-sharp
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SoonerStart - Bryan County Health Dept.
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays
The Bryan County SoonerStart team serves Atoka, Bryan, and Marshall Counties.
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SoonerStart - Carter County Health Dept.
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Diagnostic and evaluation services
Case management
Family training, counseling, and home visits
Certain health services
Nursing services
Nutrition services
Occupational, Physical and speech-language therapy
Special instruction
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SoonerStart - Cherokee County Health Dept.
SoonerStart - Oklahoma's early intervention program is designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Cleveland County Health Dept.
The SoonerStart program, also known as Early Intervention, works with families of children birth-three years who have disabilities and developmental delays. The program is designed to assist parents and caregivers in enhancing children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities. The Cleveland County SoonerStart Program provides services for individuals and families in Cleveland, Garvin, and McClain counties.
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SoonerStart - Comanche County Health Dept.
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[email protected]Sooner Start is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
The area office is located at Comanche County Health Department in Lawton. Contact Melody Seigler at Comanche County Health Department (580) 585-6610 or [email protected] for more information.
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SoonerStart - Creek County Health Department
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Custer County Health Dept.
Sooner Start is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Garfield County Health
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.
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SoonerStart - Grady County Health Dept.
Oklahoma's early intervention program is designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Guthrie Satellite Office
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Jackson County Health Dept.
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[email protected]Sooner Start is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
Contact Melody Seigler at Comanche County Health Department at (580) 585-6610 or [email protected] for more information.
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SoonerStart - Kingfisher County Health Dept.
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - LeFlore County Health Dept.
Their early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.
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SoonerStart - McCurtain County Health Dept.
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Muskogee County Health Dept.
Their early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.
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SoonerStart - Oklahoma County
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.
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SoonerStart - Okmulgee County Health Department
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.
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SoonerStart - Payne County Health Dept.
Early Intervention Services are provided at no charge (regardless of income) for eligible children, 0 to 3 years of age, and their families.
SoonerStart is provided in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Education.
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SoonerStart - Pittsburg County Health Dept.
The SoonerStart program, works with families in Pittsburg County to help them prepare their infants and toddlers for a more successful school experience. This program is designed to help parents and caregivers with infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Pontotoc County Health Dept.
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.
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SoonerStart - Pottawatomie County Health Dept.
SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) who have developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Rogers County Health Dept.
SoonerStart has home based services for families of eligible children (0 - 36 months of age )with developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Texas County Health Dept.
Texas County Health Department's early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.) or through developmental testing.
For more information or to make a referral call Jessica Eggers (Resource Coordinator ) at (580) 338-8544 , Melissa Green (Regional Coordinator for SoonerStart, Region 1) at (405) 517-3478, or the Texas County Health Department and ask for information regarding SoonerStart.
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SoonerStart - Tulsa County
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[email protected]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.
For SonnerStart information in Tulsa County contact:
Jennifer Horton
Regional Early Intervention Coordinator Region 6
(918) 835-8691
[email protected]
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SoonerStart - Washington County Health Dept.
SoonerStart at Washington County Health Department has home based services for families of eligible children (0-36 months of age) with developmental delays.
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SoonerStart - Woodward County Health Dept.
Woodward County Health Department's early intervention services are provided for eligible children (newborn-3 years of age) and their families. Children are determined eligible with an automatically qualifying condition or syndrome (for example: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and etc.) or through developmental testing.
For more information or to make a referral call Brenda Beck (Resource Coordinator ) at (580) 256-6416, Melissa Green (Regional Coordinator for SoonerStart, Region 1) at (405) 517-3478, or the Woodward County Health Department and ask for information regarding SoonerStart.
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Special CARE, Inc.
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[email protected]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.
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Special Education Services
The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) is committed to providing guidance and support in order to promote excellence in education from infancy to adulthood for children with disabilities as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
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Statewide Independent Living Council of Oklahoma (SILC)
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[email protected]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.
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Stillwater Group Homes, Inc.
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[email protected]Stillwater Group Homes, Inc., is a non-profit agency that provides residential support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Sunshine Industries, Inc.
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.
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The Arc of Oklahoma
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[email protected]A state chapter of The Arc of the United States, the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD.)
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The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges
The Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to enhance the quality of their lives. The Center is committed to providing adults and youth with physical challenges opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles that encourage rehabilitation, creativity, independence and socialization. Programs and services offered by The Center are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Rehabilitative Fitness, Adaptive Recreation, Community Reintegration, Transition Services, Adaptive Sports and Youth Programming.
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The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges
The Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for persons with physical disabilities to enhance the quality of their lives. The Center is committed to providing adults and youth with physical challenges opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles that encourage rehabilitation, creativity, independence and socialization. Programs and services offered by The Center are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Rehabilitative Fitness, Adaptive Recreation, Community Reintegration, Transition Services, Adaptive Sports and Youth Programming.
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Tourette Syndrome Association, Oklahoma Chapter
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[email protected]The Tourette Association of America Oklahoma Chapter is a volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
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Transition House, Inc.
Provides transitional living program; community outreach and a drop-in social and activity center for people with mental illness. Transitional living program provides supervised apartment living, individual planning for independence, skills development for daily living and working, self-esteem development, socialization, recreation, and crisis intervention.
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Tulsa Area Alliance on Disabilities
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[email protected]A Tulsa area alliance of agencies and other entities working to promote full participation by people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. Training, technical assistance, public education and advocacy activities focus on education, employment, public policy, inclusion and other disability concerns.
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Tulsa Community College Resource Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (RCDHH)
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[email protected]The Tulsa Community College Resource Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (RCDHH) is a recognized leader in quality education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. RCDHH is the home of PEPNet Midwest, which serves as a role model for and provides assistance to the other state colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools.
Direct link to Resource Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: https://www.tulsacc.edu/student-resources/accessibility-resources
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Tulsa Council of the Blind
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[email protected]The Tulsa Council of the Blind is a chapter of the Oklahoma Council of the Blind. It was created by a group of blind individuals in the 1940s and served several functions. Over the past decades, TCB has been involved in legislative and other forms of advocacy in behalf of blind and visually impaired people, particularly on a local level. We have worked hard to develop public transportation, sidewalks, and acceptance of visually pmpaired people in all aspects of society.
Their monthly meetings are held from 5:30-7:30 pm, on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Delta Cafe, 11101 E 41st St. Tulsa, OK.
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Tulsa Transit
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[email protected]Fixed Route Buses: Buses run Monday through Saturday with no service on Sunday. Tulsa Transit's bus service is available throughout the City of Tulsa, and extends into Jenks, Sand Springs and Broken Arrow. Tulsa Transit also offers reduced fares for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities. If you're 75 or older, you can get a Super Senior pass and ride free. All buses are lift-equipped.
- The Lift: The Lift Program is Tulsa Transit's curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons with disabilities who have been determined ADA Paratransit Eligible and who are five (5) years of age or older. The Lift uses both lift-equipped vans and regular taxi cabs. Hours of operation are 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Generally, rides should be scheduled before 5 p.m. one day in advance, and trips can be scheduled as much as 7 days in advance. Service boundaries are the Tulsa city limits.
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University Center of Excellence (UCE) on Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
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[email protected]University Center of Excellence (UCE) on Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service Oklahoma City information: https://www.aucd.org/directory/detail.cfm?program=UCEDD&address_id=57
Center for Interdisciplinary Learning and Leadership/UCEDD at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center website: https://ouhsc.edu/thecenter/
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University of Oklahoma Disability Resource Center
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[email protected]Disability Resource Center encourages full participation for those with disabilities and help ensure equal opportunities that meet your needs.
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Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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[email protected]Serves Native Americans with disabilities who want to get a job from the following counties: Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Grady, Kiowa and Washita.
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Work Activity Center, Inc
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[email protected]Work Activity Center, Inc's work program employs the developmentally disabled utilizing their individual skills to perform a variety of job functions required by the company's contracts with businesses in Oklahoma City, Moore and Norman.
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WovenLife, Inc.
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[email protected]Purchase of adaptive devices and medical rehabilitative equipment for children and adults. Aid is based on financial need. Other services include an inclusive Child Development Center; speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy for children; and an Adult Day Health Center for adults over the age of 21 with developmental or late onset disabilities such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.