The Office of Disability Concerns received a $131,917 Formula Grant award from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program. The two-year award beginning October 1, 2021 will support the establishment and operation of a client assistance program to advise and inform individuals with disabilities in Oklahoma of the benefits available under the Rehabilitation Act. Specifically, the program will counsel clients and applicants of vocational rehabilitation services on their rights and responsibilities, provide assistance during appeals of agency decisions, and educate people with disabilities on services to assist them in living more independently. The Client Assistance Program award aligns with the federal grant program's goal of protecting the rights of and advocating for individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
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