Organization
Disability Rights Oklahoma(DROK)
Oklahoma's federally funded protection and advocacy system, providing free legal advocacy services to expand and defend the civil rights of Oklahomans with disabilities.
About
Disability Rights Oklahoma (DROK), formerly the Oklahoma Disability Law Center, is the state's federally funded protection and advocacy system. Operating from offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, DROK believes that people with disabilities are entitled to dignity, respect, and freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination.
What They Do
DROK provides free legal advocacy services including legal representation, information and referral, self-advocacy support, and systemic advocacy. The organisation defends the rights of individuals in educational settings, institutions, workplaces, and the broader community, and supports self-advocacy groups across the state.
Who They Serve
DROK serves Oklahomans of all ages with any disability type. Services are statewide, confidential, and free of charge, with priority given to individuals facing the most serious rights violations.
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