Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

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.

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.

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.

Survival Kit for Seniors" - a directory of Central Oklahoma services useful to older adults, their families and caregivers

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.

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.

Provides accommodations for students with disabilities, a mentoring program, counseling, intervention to assist with student problems, awareness activities.

The Center of Family Love's mission is to provide quality lifetime care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, Inc. (DRTC) supports people with disabilities through paid vocational training, in-house programs and work opportunities as well as competitive community employment.

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.

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.

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].

AbilityWorks of Oklahoma Inc., formally ARC Thrift Shop is an organization that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find employment.

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.

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.

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.

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Inc. provides work opportunities, job training and support services for people with disabilities or other employment barriers.

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.

Workshop providing employment to individuals with disabilities. Work contracts include cleaning, recycling, and a saddle cleaning shop.

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

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.

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.

Kaiser Rehabilitation Center offers a wide range of services to help people regain functionality and independence after a debilitating injury or illness.

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.

Resource teachers and speech teachers on site to provide related services as needed. Part of the Putnam City School District.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Oklahoma Chapter serves all 77 counties in the state.

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.

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.

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Sheltered workshop.

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).

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.

MPower, formerly known as the Sheltered Workshop for Payne County (SWPC), provides services to individuals in Payne County with developmental disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Outpatient services include mental health, counseling, medication evaluation and more.

The Mission of the Alliance is to Identify needs of Aging Oklahomans, to educate on issues and to advocate for solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The mission of the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. is to protect, promote and expand the rights of people with disabilities.

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.

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.

Help and support for families with newborns in intensive care units.

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_...

The Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) specializes in special education support for people with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families.

State Chapter of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. A support and advocacy group for sign language interpreters.

Email:
[email protected]
[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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Red Rock is a comprehensive behavioral health service provider operating in 14 counties of Oklahoma.

CARF Accredited

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.

The mission of Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center is to instill inclusion, empowerment and independence in individuals with any disability.

Show, Inc., programs include assisted living, employment services and adult day service.

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

SoonerStart 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
Special instruction

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.

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

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 Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's Early Intervention program for families of infants and toddlers birth to 36 months who have developmental delays.

SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.

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.

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.

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 has home based services for families of eligible children (0 - 36 months of age )with developmental delays.

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]

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.

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).

Stillwater Group Homes, Inc., is a non-profit agency that provides residential support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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.)

TSHA provides a variety of services to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, affected by hearing loss or simply have an interest.

TSHA's goal is to increase the independence of people with hearing loss. TSHA is a non-profit, Tulsa Area United Way member agency with 50+ years of experience in providing information and support programs for those who have a hearing loss. TSHA also provides services for interested individuals: family, friends, employers, employees, and those wanting to learn sign language.

Interpreter Services: [email protected] or [email protected]

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.

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

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.

Disability Resource Center encourages full participation for those with disabilities and help ensure equal opportunities that meet your needs.