Organization
Disability Rights Oklahoma(DROK)
Disability Rights Oklahoma is the federally designated Protection and Advocacy organisation for Oklahoma, operating from offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities statewide. DROK provides free legal advocacy and empowers Oklahomans with disabilities to live fully in their communities.
About
Disability Rights Oklahoma (DROK) is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for Oklahoma, part of the national federally funded network. With offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, DROK provides legal advocacy and systems-change work across all 77 of Oklahoma's counties.
What They Do
DROK provides free legal advocacy, investigation of abuse and neglect in facilities serving people with disabilities, information and referral, and training on disability rights laws. The organisation pursues both individual case representation and broader policy change through litigation and legislative engagement.
Who They Serve
DROK serves Oklahomans with any type of disability who experience rights violations, discrimination, or abuse and neglect. Services are free and available statewide, regardless of disability type or age.
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