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MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-01-13

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Prue Public Schools, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-01-10

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-01-13

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Mannford Public Schools, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-01-10

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-02-04

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Westside Christian Academy, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-02-04

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-02-18

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Westside Christian Academy, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-02-04

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Test test tes

Date: 2024-09-05

Name Agencies or Entities:Dana's Agency test

Effective Date: 2024-09-23

Duration Date: 2024-10-12

Duration Date: testing

Purpose: testting

Authority:

Dana's authority

Fiscal Year: 2024

Division(s): DDS,Executive,FSD,MSD,OSB,OSD,VR,SBVI

Program: test test test

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-03-12

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Yale Public Schools, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-02-27

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-03-16

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Depew Public Schools, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-03-16

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2020

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

Transition Services for Students and Youth With Disabilities

Date: 2020-07-13

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Effective Date: 2020-07-01

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: OSDE/DRS Transition Services reimbursement

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-240–249, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

MOU Career Exploration Elective Course Pilot for the DRS Transition Services Program

Date: 2020-09-10

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Ripley Schools, Central Technology Center

Effective Date: 2020-09-10

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Offering a career exploration elective course to students with disabilities who are eligible.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center Partnership

Date: 2020-09-29

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth

Effective Date: 2020-09-28

Duration Date: 2021-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: The purpose of the pilot program is to provide transition school-to-work services for eligible youth through a partnership between OJA, OCCY, Gordon Cooper Technology Center (GCTC), and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) (Parties).

Authority:

WHEREAS OJA is responsible for providing youth in its custody transition programs and services pursuant to 10A O.S.§ 2-7-50(d)(1)(f); and WHEREAS, DRS is authorized by the rules promulgated by the Commission on Rehabilitation, OAC612:10-7-240-248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work (Program). NOW THEREFORE, the Parties to this MOU agree to increase and strengthen transition services in the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) in order to increase youth opportunity for successful transition to adulthood through paid work experiences.

Fiscal Year: 2021

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) Partnership

Date: 2021-07-06

Name Agencies or Entities:Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) Gordon Cooper Technology Center (GCTC) Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY)

Effective Date: 2021-07-01

Duration Date: 2022-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: This MOU specifies the roles and responsibilities of the parties as they work collaboratively to strengthen transition services for youth in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) by providing work experiences. This service is provided as a program through the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) called "Strengthening Custody and Transition Services." The purpose of the program is to provide transition school-to-work services for eligible youth in OJA custody through a partnership between OJA, OCCY, GCTC, and DRS (Parties).

Authority:

Whereas, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is authorized by rules promulgated by the Commission on Rehabilitation, O.A.C. 612:10-7-240-249, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program (Program);

Fiscal Year: 2022

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Program

Transition Services for Students and Youth With Disabilities

Date: 2021-07-19

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Effective Date: 2021-07-12

Duration Date: 2022-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: OSDE/DRS Transition Services reimbursement

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-240-249, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2022

Division(s): VR

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Shawnee Housing Authority

Date: 2022-09-06

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee

Effective Date: 2022-09-06

Duration Date: undefined

Duration Date: reevaluated annually; may be terminated by either party w/ a 30 day written notice

Purpose: Agreement to work together as partnering service providers to the residents in the city of Shawnee.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized to make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties, and may purchase or lease equipment, furniture, materials and supplies, and incur such other expenses as may be necessary to maintain and operate the Department, 74 O.S. § 166.1.C.

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): VR

Program: undefined

Southern Plains Treatment Services (SPTS) / Oklahoma Children & Youth Coalition (OKCYC) Transition Services Partnership (Program)

Date: 2021-07-26

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma Children & Youth Coalition, Southern Plains Treatment Services

Effective Date: 2021-07-26

Duration Date: 2022-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: To provide transition services for eligible youth in OJA and/or DHS custody through a partnership between SPTS, OKCYC, OJA, DHS, and DRS.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612: 10-7-244–248, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School to Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2022

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: Transition Services Program

MOU between Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and Mississippi State University's National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (MSU-NRTC) for Pre-Post Assessment Tool Pilot Testing

Date: 2021-11-29

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Mississippi State University's National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (MSU-NRTC)

Effective Date: 2021-11-24

Duration Date: 2022-09-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: The purpose of the MOU is to establish an agreement between the Contractor and the Agency on the tasks associated with pilot testing for validity and reliability of the pre/post assessment tool.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized to make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties, and may purchase or lease equipment, furniture, materials and supplies, and incur such other expenses as may be necessary to maintain and operate the Department, 74 O.S. § 166.1.C

Fiscal Year: 2022

Division(s): SBVI

Program: DRS SBVI

Transition Services for Students and Youth With Disabilities

Date: 2022-06-16

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Effective Date: 2022-07-01

Duration Date: 2023-06-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: OSDE/DRS Transition Services reimbursement

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721(a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612:10-7, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): VR

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Oklahoma's Assistive Technology (AT) Program

Date: 2022-08-11

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Effective Date: 2022-08-03

Duration Date: 2023-09-30

Duration Date: undefined

Purpose: Oklahoma Able Tech/DRS Assistive Technology Program

Authority:

DRS-SBVI has authority to provide services, including assistive technology, to Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired and to enter into agreements with other entities for the provision of such services pursuant to 59 O.S. § 329(B).

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): SBVI

Program: SBVI

Clinical Externships

Date: 2022-09-29

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State University

Effective Date: 2022-09-28

Duration Date: 2023-06-30

Duration Date: listed above

Purpose: Clinical Externship Experience for participating OSU students at OSD.

Authority:

ODRS has authority to operate the Oklahoma School for the Deaf pursuant to 10 O.S. sec. 1418.

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): OSD

Program: undefined

Vocational/employment services

Date: 2022-10-05

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, OHS DDS

Effective Date: 2022-10-05

Duration Date: undefined

Duration Date: 10/05/2022 through 03/31/2027

Purpose: To establish a statewide system of coordinated, cost efficient vocational/employment services for people with developmental disabilities with minimal overlap of responsibility and maximum utilization of resources between DRS and DDS.

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized to make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties, and may purchase or lease equipment, furniture, materials and supplies, and incur such other expenses as may be necessary to maintain and operate the Department, 74 O.S. § 166.1.C

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): VR

Program: undefined

Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) Partnership

Date: 2022-10-24

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma Youth Academy Charter School, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth

Effective Date: 2022-10-21

Duration Date: 2023-06-30

Duration Date: 6/30/2023

Purpose: Increase and strengthen transition services in the COJC in order to increase youth opportunity for successful transition into adulthood through paid work experiences.

Authority:

Whereas, DRS is authorized to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program pursuant to subchapter 7 of Title 612 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code.

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Program

Pediatric Audiology Clinic

Date: 2023-02-07

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State Department of Health

Effective Date: 2023-02-06

Duration Date: 2024-12-31

Duration Date: 02/06/2023 through 12/31/2024

Purpose: OSB and OSDH will conduct a pediatric audiology clinic.

Authority:

Whereas, the Oklahoma School for the Blind, created and/or established by 70 O.S. § 1721, is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, and through its superintendent is empowered to enter into this Agreement pursuant to OAC 612:1-3-10(6)

Fiscal Year: 2023

Division(s): OSB

Program: undefined

Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) Partnership

Date: 2023-06-14

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Juvenile Affairs, Oklahoma Youth Academy Charter School, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth

Effective Date: 2023-07-01

Duration Date: 2024-06-30

Duration Date: 6/30/2024

Purpose: Increase and strengthen transition services in the COJC in order to increase youth opportunity for successful transition into adulthood through paid work experiences.

Authority:

Whereas, DRS is authorized to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program pursuant to subchapter 7 of Title 612 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code.

Fiscal Year: 2024

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Program

Transition Services for Students and Youth With Disabilities

Date: 2023-07-20

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Effective Date: 2023-07-01

Duration Date: 2024-06-30

Duration Date: listed above

Purpose: OSDE/DRS Transition Services reimbursement

Authority:

Whereas, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act both provide for transition services for children with disabilities to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities including employment, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34) and 29 U.S.C. § 721 (a)(11)(D); and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services, O.A.C. 612:10-7, and by the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services to implement the Transition from School-to-Work Program.

Fiscal Year: 2024

Division(s): VR,SBVI

Program: DRS Transition Services Program

Clinical Education Program

Date: 2023-08-21

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, University of Louisiana Monroe

Effective Date: 2023-08-16

Duration Date: 2024-08-15

Duration Date: automatic one-year renewals unless terminated

Purpose: To provide clinical experience in terms of patient and related instruction for students of the University

Authority:

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services has the supervision, management, and control of the Oklahoma School for the Blind, 10 O.S. 1418; and WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is authorized to contract for instructional services necessary for the operation of the Oklahoma School for the Blind, 10 O.S. § 1419

Fiscal Year: 2024

Division(s): OSB

Program: undefined

Oklahoma's Assistive Technology (AT) Program

Date: 2024-01-16

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Effective Date: 2024-01-12

Duration Date: 2024-09-30

Duration Date: listed above

Purpose: Oklahoma Able Tech/DRS Assistive Technology Program

Authority:

DRS-SBVI has authority to provide services, including assistive technology, to Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired and to enter into agreements with other entities for the provision of such services pursuant to 59 O.S. § 329(B).

Fiscal Year: 2024

Division(s): SBVI

Program: SBVI

Oklahoma Assistive Technology (AT) Program

Date: 2024-12-03

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services and Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Effective Date: 2024-10-01

Duration Date: 2025-09-30

Duration Date: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

Purpose: Oklahoma Able Tech/DRS Assistive Technology Program

Authority:

DRS-SBVI has authority to provide services, including assistive technology, to Oklahomans who are blind or visually impaired and to enter into agreements with other entities for the provision of such services pursuant to 59 O.S. § 329(B).

Fiscal Year: 2025

Division(s): SBVI

Program: Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired

Oklahoma Assistive Technology AT Loaner Program

Date: 2024-11-07

Name Agencies or Entities:Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Able Tech

Effective Date: 2024-10-01

Duration Date: 2025-09-30

Duration Date: 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2025

Purpose: DRS has the authority to purchase goods and services for individual with disabilities.

Authority:

DRS has the authority to purchase goods and services for individual with disabilities.

Fiscal Year: 2025

Division(s): VR

Program: Vocational Rehabilitation

Last Modified on May 31, 2024