The Mobility Resource gladly brings you this page’s current information on where to turn for Oklahoma disability grants for wheelchair vans. If you need help paying for a used or new handicap van purchase or lease or paying for accessibility conversions and equipment, there are plenty of places to find assistance. We’ve compiled the best resources here for you.
Find government departments and organizations that award disability grants to persons with disabilities in Oklahoma. Others guide you toward financial aid you might qualify for. Explain your situation and your specific needs; they know the options inside and out.
You can also receive disability grants and reliable information from in-state chapters of disability-specific groups. Make contact with local associations and foundations that deal with your cause of limited mobility.
Mobility Consultations: If you are unsure about what type of conversion would be best for you — or would like assistance with finding financial resources, you can request a Free Needs Analysis and Mobility Consultation at any of The Mobility Resource dealer locations.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to assist you in your purchase or financing of a wheelchair van, and is in no way an offer or advertisement for a free wheelchair van.
SOURCES FOR OKLAHOMA DISABILITY GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE
Oklahoma Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Oklahoma’s ADRCs function as information clearinghouses for elderly and disabled state residents. They provide easy access to everything you need to know about assistance and benefits available. Reach out for expert suggestions on applying for disability grants for a wheelchair van. Contact a mobility consultant for details.
Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
There are 11 AAA locations around Oklahoma. They serve local senior citizens, helping them maintain independence and engaged lifestyles in the face of difficulties that accompany aging. Consult with a certified mobility agent for branch and contact information.
Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center (OATC)
OATC is interested in getting high-quality assistive technology to disabled Oklahoma residents so they may lead more productive and involved lives. Ask where in the state you should turn for help paying for your wheelchair van or accessibility modifications and equipment.
1600 N. Phillips Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-3625 or (800) 700-6282)
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
DRS is the State’s primary agency for helping residents with disabilities achieve independence and economic self-sufficiency through employment. If you’d be better able to support yourself if you had your own handicap van, you may qualify for a disability grant.
3535 N.W. 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 951-3400 or (800) 845-8476
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
Oklahoma’s DVA liaises between resident veterans and their families and the State and Federal agencies that offer them benefits, including the US DVA. It can arrange for disability grants if you became physically impaired in the course of your service or subsequent DVA care.
2311 N. Central
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-3684 or (888) 655-2838
Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)
Since 1973, the DDC in Oklahoma has been protecting the rights of persons with developmental disabilities living in the state and helping them achieve fulfillment through participatory lives. The Council may provide aid in the form of grant money to help your family be more mobile and active.
2401 NW 23rd Street, Suite 74
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 521-4984 or (800) 836-4470
Oklahoma Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
Governor-appointed representatives, the majority of whom have a disability themselves, make up SILCs in every state. In Oklahoma, you can request from the council information about how to improve your quality of life and increase your independence through financial aid applicable toward a handicapped-accommodating vehicle.
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 480
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 951-3581
http://www.okdrs.org/guide/statewide-independent-living-council-oklahoma-silc
Southwest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center
This is a key resource for persons with disabilities residing in Oklahoma. The Southwest ADA Center works to protect and advance the rights, independence and standards of living for the disabled population in its appointed region.
2323 S. Shepherd, #1000
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 520-0232 or (800) 949-4232
These are only some of the resources for Oklahoma disability grants and assistance.
If you know of or work with another Oklahoma organization, foundation or department that should be included on this page, please forward its information to [email protected].