The Office of Handicapped Concerns (OHC) is a state agency which provides advocacy and information and referral on disability issues to all Oklahomans. It serves as a liaison between the State Legislature and Oklahoma citizens in developing policies and services for people with disabilities. The agency provides training on disability issues including laws which affect individuals with disability, disability etiquette, and resources available to individuals who are in need.

The Office of Handicapped Concerns has been designated by the Governor to administer the Client Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is mandated to assure that all Oklahomans receiving vocational rehabilitation services through the Department of Rehabilitative Services receive such services according to policy.

The agency quarterly newsletter, Will’s Corner, Oklahoma, covers a variety of issues of interest to people with disabilities and their families and friends. OHC has authored several state publications including The Disability Etiquette Handbook, The Road to Employment, and Housing for People with Disabilities in Oklahoma. This latter publication was just printed for the first time in the summer of 2004. It provides information on different types of housing options available to people with disabilities as well as programs which may help individuals purchase or rent a home. Finally, information is provided on federal laws which govern housing issues.

To be added to the newsletter mailing list, request a copy of one of OHC’s state publications, or request any information on disability issues, contact the Office of Handicapped Concerns at 405-521-3756 in the Oklahoma City area or 800-522-8224 statewide. Visit the agency website at www.ohc.state.ok.us

last modified: October 2004