Other helpful resources

Oklahoma ABLE Tech

ABLE Tech makes assistive technology devices and services more available and accessible to individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families. ABLE Tech accomplishes this by providing assistive technology through a short-term equipment loan program, AT demonstration centers, re-utilization of AT through the ABLE Tech Equipment Exchange and a low interest bank loan for AT. ABLE Tech provides information and referral services along with training on various AT topics.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech
1514 West Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078-2026

Phone: 405-744-9748
Toll Free/TTY: 800-257-1705
Fax: 405-744-2487

Email: abletech@okstate.edu
Website: www.okabletech.org

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Programs assist eligible Native Americans with disabilities in becoming employed through programs offered by a number of tribal nations in Oklahoma. The Department of Rehabilitation Services has a tribal liaison who provides technical assistance to the program. Because information may change, please visit oklahoma.gov/okdrs/job-seekers/drs-programs/tribal-vr.html for the latest contact information.

DRS Tribal Liaison

1802 NW Ferris Avenue
Lawton, OK 73507-5625

Phone: 580-585-4200
Fax: 580-585-4232

Apache Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program

P. O. Box 1330,
Anadarko, OK 73005-1220

Phone: 405-247-7494

E-mail: apachendnvr1@yahoo.com
Website: www.apachetribe.org

Cherokee Nation, Vocational Rehabilitation

17138 S. Muskogee Ave.,
Tahlequah, OK 74464
P. O. Box 948,
Tahlequah, OK 74465-0948

Phone: 918-453-5004
Toll Free: 800-256-4415
Fax: 918-458-4482

E-mail: vocational_rehab@cherokee.org
Website: www.cherokee.org/all-services/career-services/vocational-rehabilitation-program

Cheyenne and Arapaho, Vocational Rehabilitation

100 Red Moon Circle,
Concho, OK 73022
P. O. Box 167,
Concho, OK 73022-0038

Phone: 405-422-7617
Toll Free: 800-247-4612
Fax: 405-422-8213

E-mail: caaivr@cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov
Website: www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/labor/vocational-rehabilitation-program

Chickasaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program

910 Colony Drive,
Ada, OK 74820

Phone: 580-559-0815
Toll Free: 888-436-0553
Fax: 580-436-0830

E-mail: vocrehab@chickasaw.net
Website: www.chickasaw.net/vocrehab

Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program

403 Chahta Circle,
Hugo, OK 74743-3859
P. O. Box 231,
Hugo, OK 74743-0088

Phone: 580-642-6007, Toll Free: 877-285-6893

E-mail: ddavenport@choctawnation.com
Website: www.choctawnation.com/services/vocational-rehabilitation

Comanche Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program

P. O. Box 908,
Lawton, OK 73502

Phone: 580-492-3605
Fax: 580-699-7241

E-mail: heather.mckinney@comanchenation.com
Website: www.comanchenation.com/education-employment/page/vocational-rehabilitation

Delaware Nation Vocational Rehabilitation

7249 S. Western, Suite 204,
Oklahoma City, OK 73139-2011

Phone: 405-632-3749
Toll Free: 877-297-3139
Fax: 405-632-9753

E-mail: rallen@delawarenation-nsn.gov
Website: https://www.delawarenation-nsn.gov/vocational-rehabilitation

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Vocational Rehabilitation

335588 E. 750th Rd., Perkins, OK  74059
P. O. Box 728, Perkins, OK 74059-0728

Phone: 405-547-2402
Toll Free: 888-336-4692
Fax: 405-547-1090

E-mail: rbaker@iowanation.org
Website: www.iowanation.org

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Vocational Rehabilitation

401 S. Woody Guthrie St., Okemah, OK 74859
P. O. Box 489, Okemah, OK 74859-0468

Phone: 918-623-1197
Toll Free: 888-367-2332
Fax: 918-623-2796

E-mail: diloaker@muscogeenation.com
Website: www.muscogeenation.com/vocational-rehabilitation

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Vocational Rehabilitation

P. O. Box 729, Anadarko, OK 73005
Phone: (405) 247-2425, Ext. 148

Fax: 405-247-2429

E-mail: vocrehab@wichitatribe.com

Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer-controlled, nonresidential, private, nonprofit agencies that provide access to a range of services, programs, activities, resources and facilities for individuals with significant disabilities. The main services include information and referral, independent living skills training, transitioning assistance from nursing homes and other institutions, peer counseling, and individual and systems advocacy. Other services include helping individuals at risk of institutionalization to remain in their own homes in the community and aid in the transition of youth with disabilities into their life after postsecondary education.

Ability Resources

110 West 7th Street, Suite 200
Tulsa, OK 74119

Phone: 918-592-1235
Fax: 918-592-5651

E-mail: clawson@abilityresources.org
Website: www.abilityresources.org

Oklahomans for Independent Living

201 E. Cherokee Avenue
McAlester, OK 74501

Phone: 918-426-6220
V/TDD 918-426-6220

Website: www.oilok.org

Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center

705 S. Oakwood Road, Suite B1
Enid, OK 73703-6276

Phone/TTY: 580-237-8508
Fax: 580-233-6403

E-mail: sbilcdirector@coxinet.net
Website: www.sbilc.com

Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Client Assistance Program (CAP) informs and advises applicants and clients about the vocational rehabilitation process and services available under the federal Rehabilitation Act, including services provided by VR and SBVI. CAP staff can help you communicate concerns to VR/SBVI and assist you with administrative, mediation, fair hearing, legal and other solutions.

Client Assistance Program
Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns

P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-6335

Phone: 405-522-6702

E-mail: william.ginn@odc.ok.gov
Website: www.ok.gov/odc/C.A.P./index.html

Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program

Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program — Oklahoma ABLE Tech has partnered with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to provide the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program. The program is designed to reuse durable medical equipment no longer needed and reassign it to Oklahoma residents who are in need at no cost.

The program retrieves donated equipment; sanitizes and refurbishes devices returning DME to peak performance; works with vendors to repair equipment if needed to ensure quality; and reassign DME to the best matched eligible client.

Oklahoma ABLE Tech Device Reutilization Program
4301 Will Rogers Parkway, Ste. 950
Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Phone: 405-967-6010, Voice/TTY: 833-431-9706 (Stillwater)
Fax: 405-967-6011

Email: atreuse@okstate.edu
Website: www.okabletech.org/core-programs/device-reutilization/

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC),

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC), in partnership with DRS, develops and reviews state goals and priorities in regard to standards of services provided to people with disabilities. Members of the council are appointed by the governor.

The mission of ORC is to facilitate consumer education and empowerment and to assure services are of high quality and lead to employment of individuals with disabilities within the state of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council
3535 N.W. 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4824

Phone: 405-951-3579
Toll Free: 800-569-7974

E-mail: orc@okstate.edu
Website: orc.okstate.edu

Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) jointly develop a state plan for independent living services for Oklahomans with significant disabilities. SILC works with DRS and the Centers for Independent Living to accomplish goals in the plan.

Oklahoma Statewide Independent Living Council
Sidna Madden, Executive Director
6108 NW 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73132

405-888-0068

Email: smadden@oksilc.org
Website: www.oksilc.org

Oklahoma Works

Oklahoma Works is the state’s workforce development system created to foster job growth, link Oklahomans to employment opportunities and build a productive workforce that meets employers’ needs. The system operates regional career centers where job seekers can go for assistance with training, job search and information on job openings. Partner agencies include the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma Department of Human Services and Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.