Adulthood (21+ years)
Services are available to eligible students with disabilities from the local school district through age 21. Beyond the age of 21 other state funding sources assume the responsibility for services. Services for people with disabilities over the age of 21 are referred to as ‘adult services'.The primary agencies responsible for providing services for adults with disabilities are listed below. Each agency has different requirements a person must meet to be eligible for the program and provides different services. We provide a brief overview of the services available on our website but encourage you to contact the individual agency for additional information.
ADULT SERVICES IN OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
DRS provides vocational rehabilitation programs to assist individuals with disabilities in finding a career. Individuals are eligible if they have a physical or mental disability that prevents them from working or if they need assistance to prepare for, find, return, or keep employment.
Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD)
DDSD services are available to eligible individuals 3 years of age and older who have an IQ of 70 or below. Services range from in-home supports, such as therapy and habilitation services to community living and services.
Social Security Disability Insurance
SSDI is a disability insurance program available to eligible individuals based on their inability to work. To learn more about this program visit the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services website or the Social Security website.
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
OESC offers a Disability Navigator Program that provides people with a ‘Navigator' who helps them identify programs for which they may be eligible, including employment programs and financial assistance.