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ACLU of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Amend Legal Action Against State Officials over Termination of Disability Services
ByODLCNOVEMBER 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oklahoma City, OK– The ACLU of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Disability Law Center filed an amended petition today in Anderson, et. al. v. Lake, the case challenging the Oklahoma Department of Human Services threatened termination of critical waiver services for thousands of Oklahomans with disabilities. After informing over 20,000…
Election Day Resources
ByDROKAre you ready to cast your Vote tomorrow? Here are some helpful resources: Find Your Polling Place and Sample Ballot— The Oklahoma Election Board Online Voter Tool allows you to confirm your voter registration, find your polling place, view sample ballots, and track absentee ballots. Candidate Guides — If you need more information on the candidates running…
Let’s Talk About the Waiting List
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ODLC Services Continue During COVID-19 Outbreak, Offices Closed to the Public
ByDROKFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Melissa Sublett, Oklahoma Disability Law Center Executive Director 918-830-5559 melissa@drok.org OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS: Applying for our legal services or clients who have open cases: 1-800-880-5575 ODLC Continues Providing Services During COVID-19 Outbreak Offices Closed to the Public, Temporary Operational Procedures in Place Tulsa—Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.,…
Let’s Talk Accessiblity
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