The Needs of Individuals With Disabilities in Oklahoma
"The Needs of Individuals With Disabilities in Oklahoma", highlights
the key findings from the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Disability Survey
(ODS). The ODS was a statewide survey commissioned by the Oklahoma
Office of Handicapped Concerns (OHC) that solicited information on
the economic, medical, therapeutic, social, and vocational needs of
individuals with disabilities in Oklahoma. Over 8,000 surveys were
distributed to: (1) individuals with disabilities; (2) close
relatives, including parents, of individuals with disabilities; (3)
personal caregivers for individuals with disabilities; and (4)
directors and presidents of organizations that provide services to
individuals with disabilities. According to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, an individual is considered to have a "disability"
if s/he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such
impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
The results of this project will be presented to the Oklahoma
Legislature and the findings will be used by state and local
agencies to design policies and programs that effectively meet the
needs of individuals with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like any
additional information. You may reach Steven Stokes (the Director of
the Office of Handicapped Concerns) or Dr. Esther I. Wilder (the
Author of the report) at:
- Steven Stokes, Director
- Office of Handicapped Concerns
- 2401 N.W. 23rd, Ste. 90
- Oklahoma City, OK. 73107-2423
- e-mail:
steven.stokes@ohc.state.ok.us
- phone: 1-800-522-8224
- Dr. Esther I. Wilder
- Department of Sociology and Social Work
- Lehman College
- The City University of New York
- Bronx, NY. 10468
- e-mail:
eisabellewilder@aol.com
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