Oklahoma Resource List

1. 211 Oklahoma: A statewide resource center providing information, referral and assistance for Oklahomans with disabilities and special health care needs. Oklahoma City and Western Oklahoma: 877-362-1606 or Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma: 877-836-2111, https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/library/resources/oklahomard211.html

2. ABLE Tech Oklahoma

Helps with assistive technology by offering a short-term equipment loan program, demonstration centers, reuse, low interest bank loan, information and referral. 800-257-1705, https://www.okabletech.org/

3. Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is the source for talking books for those who are unable to read the written word due to visual impairments or physical disabilities. We mail thousands of free recorded books and the equipment needed to play them to patrons all across the state.

Our librarians are here to assist patrons with their reading selections. The Oklahoma Telephone Reader provides general interest newspaper articles and magazines for patrons to access via their home telephone.

https://oklahoma.gov/olbph.html

4. Center for Learning and Leadership

Supports individuals and family members through the various community programs and helps navigate through the Oklahoma Family Support 360° Center. 405-271-4500, 800-627-6827, www.ouhsc.edu/thecenter

5. Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

DRS Resource Guide: 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. 405-951-3400, 800-845- 8476, https://www.okdrs.gov/guide/drs-transition-school-work-program

6. Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS)

Provides services to persons ages 3 and older who have an intellectual disability (IQ of 70 or below) or other developmental or physical disabilities. 405-521-6267, https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/dds.html

7. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Works to make sure Oklahoma 5th-12th grade students and their parents have the information needed to prepare academically, socially and financially for college. 405-225-9239, 800-858-1840, https://okgearup.org/

8. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Federal agency responsible for policy and programs that address America’s housing needs. Provides mortgage insurance and rental subsidies to lower-income families, develops HUD-Insured multifamily housing, and enforces Federal Fair Housing laws. 800-955-2232, www.hud.gov 

9. Job Corps Oklahoma

A no-cost education and vocational training program for ages 16 through 24. 800-733-5627, www.jobcorps.gov 

10. Legal Aid

nformation about guardianship options. https://oklaw.org/issues/family/guardianship 

11. Liberty Braille

Provides large print and Braille textbooks to Oklahoma public school students grades K-12 who are unable to use standard print. 405-562-3996, 800-920-3369, www.libertybraille.com

12.National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Education and support programs which include: Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Family-toFamily and In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness. 405-230-1900, 800-583-1264, https://www.namioklahoma.org/

13.Office of Disability Concerns and Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Provides information and training for people with disabilities. CAP is your personal advocate for clients of the Department of Rehabilitation Services Programs, clients of independent living, and clients with concerns with their educational institutions. 405-522-6702, 800-522-8224, https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs/job-seekers/general-information/cap.html

14. Oklahoma Bar Association

Information about guardianship options. www.okbar.org/a2j/ 

15. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

Provides leadership, resources, and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. 405-377-2000, https://oklahoma.gov/careertech.html

16. Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Community mental health and substance abuse services, crisis intervention services, psychiatric hospital services, alcohol and drug treatment. Referral Hotline: 800-522-9054, https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

17. Teen Driving Oklahoma

Obtain a Driver License/ID Card. https://oklahoma.gov/service/popular-services/teen-driving.html

18.Oklahoma Disability Law Center (ODLC)

Provides legal services to eligible clients consistent with the established priorities and objectives. OKC: 405-525-7755, Tulsa: 918-743-6220, 800-880-7755, https://okdlc.org/

19. Oklahoma Family Network (OFN)

Provides family-to-family connections for accessing resources and services. 405-271-5072, 877-871-5072, https://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/

20.Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) /SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid): SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) helps pay some or all medical bills for many people who can’t afford them. OHCA is the state agency that administers the program and determines financial eligibility for the program. 405-522-7300, 800-987-7767, 800-757-5979 TDD, https://oklahoma.gov/ohca.html

22.Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC)

The statewide parent training and information center, serving parents of children with disabilities. 405-379-6015, 877-553-4332, https://oklahomaparentscenter.org//

23.Oklahoma’s Promise

Covers college tuition for up to five years at any public college or university in the state. 405-225-9152, 800-858-1840, https://okpromise.org/

24.Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) 

Special Education Services (SES): Offers information and technical assistance to families at all stages of the educational process and support for teachers and service providers. 405-521-3351, https://sde.ok.gov/secondary-transition

25.Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)

Services include: Family Support and Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Child Guidance, Dental Health, Screening and Special Services, and SoonerStart. 405-271- 5600, 800-522-0203, https://oklahoma.gov/health.html

26.Oklahoma State Election Board Voter Registration

https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html

27. OKSTABLE

Tax-free savings plan for disability related expenses. https://okstable.org/

28.School for the Blind (OSB) / School for the Deaf (OSD)

Provides educational services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired residing in Oklahoma. OSB: 877-229-7136, https://www.osb.k12.ok.us/, OSD: 888-685-3323, www.osd.k12.ok.us 

29. Social Security Administration Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDl)/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

For qualifying persons with a disability, pays benefits to you and members of your family based on your work history. For qualifying persons with a disability, pays benefits based on financial need. The website for the U.S. Social Security Administration. https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs/independence/dds.html

30. Special Education Resolution Center (SERC)

Helps school districts and parents resolve disputes at the earliest stage possible. 918-270-1849, https://okserc.org/

31. Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping tribal members with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home. 405-951-3400, 800-845-8476, https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs/job-seekers/drs-programs/tribal-vr.html

32. University of Oklahoma Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment

Facilitates successful secondary and postsecondary educational, vocational and personal outcomes for students and adults with disabilities. 405-325-895, https://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow

33.Workforce Oklahoma

Serves customers in finding jobs, making career decisions, and training. https://oklahomaworks.gov/# 

34.Woven Life (Formerly Easter Seals)

Offers a Child Development Program for children ages birth through five-years-old, and Adult Day Center for adults and seniors, and onsite Speech and Occupational Therapy. 405-239-2525, https://www.wovenlifeok.org/ 

35.Youth Leadership Forum

Leadership training to Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors with disabilities. 405-521-4984

36. NATIONAL CENTER FOR DISABILITY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

For teachers who are looking for  this is the place to reach out to if you are looking for Pre-Employment Transition Services for your students.

https://outreach.ou.edu/training-and-development/ncdet/ , https://outreach.ou.edu/training-and-development/ncdet/trainings/pre-ets/

37. Sooner Success

Sooner Success is a great  place for parents of students with disabilities  who are struggling with finding, or accessing resources for their students. 

https://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu/

38. Oklahoma Mentoring Programs

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence provides this listing of many Oklahoma mentoring programs as a service to prospective mentors, families, schools and communities. The foundation provides this directory as a community service and does not approve and/or endorse any specific mentoring programs. Families, educators and prospective volunteers are encouraged to consider the standards and practices of each program. https://www.ofe.org/oklahoma-mentoring-organizations/