AGENCY INFORMATION
Representing the Concerns of Oklahomans with disabilities
The Office of Disability Concerns ( ODC ) provides accurate and
timely information, referral and advocacy. We act as an
intermediary to persons with disabilities and provide services for
those with disabilities.
Statutory Reference
ODC serves as a resource, to people with disabilities, who want
to present their views and recommendations to the Governor, the
State Legislature and State agencies.
The Office of Disability Concerns has the following powers
and duties
- To identify the needs of people with disabilities on a continuing
basis and to attempt to meet those needs.
- To serve as a referral and information source for people with
disabilities seeking services and for agencies seeking assistance
in their provision of services.
- To generate community awareness and support of
programs for people with disabilities.
- To advise and assist the Governor and Legislature in
developing policies to meet the needs of citizens with
disabilities.
- To assist agencies in complying with federal laws.
- To enhance employment opportunities for persons with
disabilities.
Consumer Involvement
Oklahomans, with disabilities themselves, advise ODC in setting
goals and developing programs. By law, one half of the members of
OHC's Advisory Committee are people with disabilities or the
parents of individuals with disabilities.
ODC Programs
ODC has several different programs that may be of interest to
you, if you are:
 | Disabled |
| Related to a person with disability |
| A state agency |
| An organization or business |
| An interested individual |
Look into each one below:
Information and Referral
Technical Assistance
Employment Promotion
Client Assistance Program
ODC Staff
Steven Stokes,
Director
William Ginn,
Disability Program Specialist
Dalene Barton,
Office Manager
Kara Morrow,
Disability Program Specialist
Charles Ray,
Information Systems Network Management Specialist
Marilyn Burr,
Disability Program Specialist - Client Assistance Program
Peppi Boudreau,
Disability Program Specialist
Cathy Miller,
Customer Service Representative II
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