If your child receives benefits through Social Security for a disability, is at least 14 years old, and is interested in exploring employment options, there is information and help available through Oklahoma's new Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Project. Project counselors provide assistance with exploring employment options, information on SSA benefits and incentives for entering the workforce, and support for your child as they make work and benefits related decisions. The benefits counselors have had extensive training on SSA benefits and are required to update their knowledge on a regular basis. The counselors are available to talk with families and their children individually or may go into schools to provide counseling to students and their families as the student is transitioning out of school. This free service is available throughout the state.
You can reach a Benefits Counselor at:
last modified: July 2001