Employment & Training Resources
This section covers topics related to gaining employment that
include rehabilitation and training.
ROAD TO EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES DIVISION
OKLAHOMA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
WORKFORCE OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND
DALE ROGERS TRAINING CENTER
MID-DEL GROUP HOMES
RELIANT LIVING CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA INC.
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT/ TICKET TO WORK
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAMS
OKLAHOMA SHELTERED WORKSHOPS
GALT FOUNDATION
RES-CARE OKLAHOMA
INDEPENDENT OPPORTUNITIES, (IOI)
ALLIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
EDMOND ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS,
(EARC)
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
SERVICES
- 3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
- Voice/TTY/TDD (405) 951-3400
- Call to find out which counselor serves your Zip Code.
- Toll Free Voice/TTY/TDD (800) 845 8476
- http://www.okrehab.org
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This agency is made up of three Divisions: Rehabilitative
Services, Visual Services, and Disability Determination. The
agency's mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with
disabilities to achieve productivity, independence and an enriched
quality of life. In order to locate Vocational Rehabilitation
providers and vendors nearest you contact your Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor.
VR's toll free number, automated system 1-800-487-4042 for
the caller to inquire about which office to contact in regards
to receiving services according to their zip code area.
An individual is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services
if he/she:
 | Has a physical or mental impairment which results in a
substantial impediment to employment; |
| Can benefit in terms of employment outcomes from vocational
rehabilitation services; |
| Requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for,
enter, or retain gainful employment. |
Individuals with the most severe disabilities
receive priority in obtaining services.
Employment Services for persons with disabilities include:
| Counseling and guidance to help each person attain
occupational goals |
| Medical care and durable medical equipment needed to remove
or reduce limitations resulting from disability |
| Prosthetic appliances such as limbs, braces, hearing aids,
eyeglasses and other devices when needed to increase work
capacity |
| Prescribed adaptive technology to increase consumer's
abilities to function successfully |
| Tuition and fees at trade or vocational schools, colleges or
universities and/or on-the-job training |
| Books and other related training expenses |
| Pre-vocational training through community based
rehabilitation facilities |
| Financial maintenance, transportation, tools, equipment,
licenses, or initial inventory for starting businesses |
| Job placement and on-the-job follow-up |
Consumers may be required to participate in the cost of these
services, depending on their income levels.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES DIVISION
Sequoyah Memorial Bldg
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, Okla. 73105
Mailing address is:
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma., 73125-0352.
Their phone number is (405) 521-6267.
Developmental Disabilities Services Division, (DDSD) provides
specialized services for individuals that are diagnosed with a
developmental disability. In order for an individual to qualify
for services their full scale IQ must be below 75. Services
provided are In Home Support Waiver and State Funded Services,
Group Home and Employment Services, as well as financial
assistance through Family Subsidy Assistance Payment program. To
inquire about services as well as agencies and providers that
contract with (DDSD), you can access their website at
http://www.okdhs.org/divisionsoffices/visd/ddsd or you can
contact (405) 521-6267.
OKLAHOMA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 410 SW Third Street
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109
- (405) 236-4451
- Voice(405) 235-4490 TDD
Goodwill offers employment services for the disabled in hand assembly,
retail clothing and custodial work. Goodwill offers several other employment and training
opportunities. A documented disability is the criteria for Goodwill services.
http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/jobseekers
OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
Will Rogers Memorial Office Building
2401 N. Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 73105
Their mailing address is:
P.O. Box 52003
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73152-2003.
For information contact 1-405-557-7100 or
1-888-980-work(9675).
TDD telecommunications for the deaf contact 1-405-557-7531.
Provides employment assistance to individuals that desire to
find employment, acquire training information as well as to be
advised about community, state and federal resources.
http://www.oesc.state.ok.us
WORKFORCE OKLAHOMA
Workforce Oklahoma is an agency that works in conjunction with Oklahoma Employment
Security Commission. The agency assists applicants as well as
business to identify potential candidates and employment
opportunities. Numerous office locations are located through out
Oklahoma. In order to learn more about the opportunities
provided through Workforce Oklahoma as well as to find an office
nearest you, you can research their website at
http://www.okcommerce.gov/council.
To locate a office nearest you, contact 1-888-840-WORK.
OKLAHOMA LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND
- 501 N. Douglass Ave.
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
- (405) 232-4644
The Oklahoma League for The Blind is a manufacturing facility
that manufactures garden and fire hoses, and wooden wheel chocks
as well as packaging for food rations and first aid kits for the
United States Military.
The League must have a 75% to 25% ratio of employees with 75%
being blind or visually impaired (legally blind) and 25%
non-disabled or other disabilities. Employees must be 18 years
or older.
http://www.olb.org
DALE ROGERS TRAINING CENTER
- 2501 N. Utah
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107-2291
- (405) 946-4489
Dale Rogers provides vocational services for individuals that
experience a developmental disability. In order for an
individual to receive services they must be diagnosed with Mental
Retardation. Services provided are Sheltered
Workshop and Community Integrated Employment Services as well as
they have a special needs program for individuals that require
additional support and supervision. Dale Rogers also offers a
school to work transition program for high school juniors and
seniors. Individuals can be employed in sheltered workshop
activities at Prism Place. They also provide employment in areas
of mobile workforce/enclaves, lawn and landscaping maintenance
crews, supported and job coach services as well as contract
employment opportunities at Tinker Air Force Base for custodial
and food preparation services.
Dale Rogers Training Center has several programs including;
| School-to-work Transition Programs prepares juniors and
seniors to compete in the job market. |
| Sheltered Workshop provides in house training and paid work. |
| Special Needs Program offers a supportive, slower paced
environment. |
| Mobil Workforce/Enclaves places small groups of individuals
to work at metro area business locations. |
| Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping Crews comes with
top-of-the-line equipment. |
| Prism Place manufactures acrylic and other awards, trophies
and ad specialties. |
| Supported Employment assists individuals in finding and
retaining jobs in the community. |
| Tinker/Altus Air Force bases and GSA are sites of federal
food service and custodial contracts providing well above
minimum wage and benefits.
To learn more about the services Dale Rogers provides you can
search their website at
http://www.drtc.org
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MID-DEL GROUP HOMES
- 1540 Republic Circle
- Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
- (405) 732-8568
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- Mailing address is:
P.O. Box 30033
Midwest City, Okla. 73140.
Provides vocational assistance as well as group home services to
individuals that experience a developmental disability. In order
for an individual to receive services, they must be diagnosed
with mental retardation as well as possess a full scale IQ of 75
and below. Employment service direction is
provided for Sheltered Workshop, Community Integrated Employment
and Job Coaching Services.
To inquire further about their program, you can access their
website at http://www.mdgh.org
RELIANT LIVING CENTERS OF OKLAHOMA
INC.
- 2901 SE 22nd St.
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73129
- (405) 677-0502
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http://www.reliantlivingcenters.com
Reliant provides residential living services, (ICFMR), Intermediate Care
Facility services and vocational assistance as well as and
sheltered workshop services to developmentally disabled
individuals. In order for an individual to receive assistance
they must be 18 years of age and be diagnosed with mental
retardation as well as they must achieve an intelligence (IQ)
score of 72 and below.
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
(JAN) is a international consulting service that provides
information about job accommodations and the employment of
people with disabilities. For additional information contact
(JAN) at 1-800-526-7234 and speak to a consultant about your
need for accommodations or if you need an accommodation but you
don't know where to begin. You can also access the internet at
http://www.jan.wvu.edu. For
information regarding the ADA, Americans with Disabilities
information Act contact 1-800-ADA-WORK. Voice and/TDD accessible
as well as computer board accessibility at 1-800-DIAL-JAN.
A service of the President's Committee on Employment of People
with Disabilities the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is an
international consulting service that provides information about
job accommodations and the employability of people with
disabilities.
Call JAN's Toll Free number Voice/TDD 1-800-526-7234 and talk to
a consultant about your need to provide an accommodation or if you
need an accommodation, but you don't know where to find what you
need. Let JAN help you and your employer.
ADA Information 1-800- ADA-WORK Voice/TDD
Computer Bulletin Board 1-800 Dial- Jan
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT/ TICKET TO WORK
Former President Clinton signed the Ticket to Work and Work
Incentives Improvement Act on December 17, 1999. The Act was
designed to bring about positive change to the lives of individuals
with disabilities by providing them more choices in the training
and support they need to return to work.
Many SSI and SSDI Beneficiaries in Oklahoma have received a
Ticket to Work since the program began in February 2002. Those
SSI/SSDI recipients that have not received a Ticket to Work may
apply for one by calling Maximus at 866-968-7842. For more
information about this program visit these websites:
www.yourtickettowork.com and
www.ssa.gov/work
and the information below.
Benefits Advisors
To make informed decisions about how using the Ticket To Work
will affect your SSI or SSDI benefits contact:
University of Oklahoma College
106 Constitution, Building 158
Norman, OK 73072
405-325-4913
866-325-5913
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Progressive Independence
121 N. Porter
Norman, Ok 73071
405-321-3203
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Ability Resources
110 S. Hartford, Suite 115
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-592-1235
800-722-0886
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To find out more information about this program as well as to
locate employment networks visit
http://www.yourtickettowork.com
If you need assistance in resolving a complaint regarding the
quality or timeliness of services you received from your Employment
Network provider, you have two choices:
1) You may pursue the matter by having a family member or a
private lawyer (whom you hire at your expense) represent you; or
2) You may use the services of a Protection and Advocacy
Organization at no cost to you.
(a) If your complaint concerns the Department of Rehabilitation
Services as your Employment Network provider, you may contact:
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Office of Disability Concerns
2401 NW 23rd, Ste 90
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
405-321-3756
800-522-8224
Email: CAP@OHC.State.ok.us
http://www.ohc.ok.gov/cap.htm
Or you may contact:
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security
(PABSS)
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.
2915 Classen
Blvd., Suite 300
Oklahoma city, OK 73106
405-525-7755
1-800-226-5883
Email: odlcokc@flash.net
http://www.partnersineducationadvocacy.com
(b) If you have a complaint about any other Employment Network,
contact:
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security
(PABSS)
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.
2915 Classen
Blvd., Suite 300
Oklahoma city, OK 73106
405-525-7755
1-800-226-5883
Email: odlcokc@flash.net
http://www.partnersineducationadvocacy.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the program are answered at:
www.yourtickettowork.com/th_faqs
Supported employment and retention programs
combine paid work opportunities with individual support (such as
job coaching) to help individuals with severe disabilities gain and
maintain competitive employment. These programs are designed for
individuals that have often been unserved or under-served by
traditional vocational programs. For further information, contact
the program nearest you.
For further information about employment programs for the
disabled, please contact the Oklahoma Department of
Rehabilitation Services at 3535 N.W. 58th, Suite 500, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma 73112. Voice/TTY/TDD (405) 951-3400. Vocational
information can also be accessed on their website at
http://www.okrehab.org
Is designed to serve developmentally disabled individuals.
Individuals must possess a full scale IQ of 75 and below in
order to receive services. For more information contact (DDSD),
Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Sequoyah Memorial
Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105.
Their mailing address is P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73125-0352. (DDSD)'S office number is (405) 521-6267. You can also
access their webpage at
http://www.okdhs.org/divisionsoffices/visd/ddsd
Individuals must have a diagnosis of Mental Retardation in order
to receive state funded services. In order for an individual to
be certified, psychological testing from a licensed
psychologist, (Ph.D.) or educational testing from the recipients
school must accompany application for (DDSD) services. Testing
has to be conducted with in the last five years in order to
satisfy eligibility criteria. Test results must reflect a full
scale IQ of 75 and below for eligibility determination. A
certification letter will be provided to the applicant for
verification.
GALT FOUNDATION
A temporary staffing service that provides employment
assistance to disabled individuals. The Galt Foundation is also
a vendor supporting the state use program. For additional
information, contact (405) 235-4490. Gault is located at 3815 N.
Santa Fe Ave., Suite 117, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. You can
also locate their website at
http://galtfoundation.org/about/about.htm
RES-CARE OKLAHOMA
Res-Care is an agency that provides a variety of services to
developmentally disabled individuals. An individual must be
diagnosed with Mental Retardation and possess a full scale IQ of
75 and below in order to participate in activities. The services
an individual can receive is IHSW, In Home Support Waiver
Services through (DDSD) to include (HTS) Home Habilitation
Training Services and (HM) Homemaker Services, Respite Care, and
Transportation Services, as well as Vocational and Group Home
Services. To inquire
further about their programs, contact (405)787-4950 or
1-800-998-1813. Res-Care is located at 7508 Melrose Lane,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73127. Additional information is
available on their website at
http://www.rescare.com/web/index.asp
INDEPENDENT OPPORTUNITIES (IOI)
(IOI) Provides specialized Services for developmentally disabled
individuals. An individual must be diagnosed with Mental
Retardation and be certified through Developmental Disability
Services Division, (DDSD) in order to receive assistance. Services include HTS, Home Habilitation
Training and Home Maker Services, as well as Transportation and
Respite services. Independent Opportunities is located at 4801
N. Classen, Suite 233, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118. Their
phone number is (405) 879-9720.
ALLIED COMMUNITY SERVICES
Allied provides services for individuals that experience a
developmental disability as well as have a primary diagnosis of
Mental Retardation. Individuals can receive in home
support waiver services as well as employment assistance. Allied
is located in the Spencer area. To inquire further call (405)
769-3688. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 430, Nacoma Park,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73066.
EDMOND ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS,
(EARC)
(EARC) provides services to developmentally disabled individuals.
Their services include Sheltered Workshop, Community Integrated
Employment Assistance, Group Home and In Home Support Waiver
Services. In order to inquire further contact (405) 341-7132.
Correspondence is mailed to P.O. Box 268, Edmond, Oklahoma
73083.
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