Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

11/07/2025

It's Fiction Friday! This week we are featuring a book for kids.

"Come Over to My House" by Sally Rippin and Eliza Hull is a picture book about characters who invite their friends over to play. It explores the home lives of children and parents, and covers various disabilities.

The book is available on Amazon.
https://ow.ly/hE4t50XolnK

11/07/2025

As of November 2025, the Interpreter Certification and Resource Center (ICRC) has been officially transitioned to the Executive Division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).

Tonya Garman now supervises the full DRS Interpreter Services Program, which includes both the ICRC and Interpreter Scheduling. The ICRC Coordinator position is currently vacant and will be filled at a later date.

Updated Guidance (Replaces Previous Announcements)
All existing interpreter certifications remain valid.
The $50 maintenance fee due January 2026 is waived.
Didn’t get your new 2027 card? Email ICRC@okdrs.gov
CEUs collected during 2025 and 2026 will be reported together for a total of 2.0 CEUs due in December 2026.
Interpreter testing is expected to resume in 2026.

More details to come.

11/06/2025

DRS' Business Services Program staff partners with businesses, offering candidates who are loyal and committed to long-term employment.

Read more on the DRS website or annual report below.
Website: https://ow.ly/xjIY50XnMN1
Annual report: https://ow.ly/IqaM50XnMN3

11/05/2025

Watch one of our PSA starring DRS' former clients!

Descriptive transcript: https://ow.ly/MvHh50Q9xpj

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/05/2025

DRS will be collecting for the OSD/OSB Food Drive!

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OSD/OSB Food Drive

November 5 – 14, 2025

Donations (non-perishable foods) can be taken to OSD or OSB Monday – Thursday during school hours. If a different day or time is needed for drop-off, please reach out to the proper contact person below.

Donations can also be taken to the DRS OKC office. These donations will be picked up on Friday, November 14, 2025.

If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements for food donations, please contact:
OSD in Sulphur: Kym Johnson. Stem Teacher. kjohnson@osd.k12.ok.us. 580-622-4996. OSD logo.
OSB in Muskogee: Mickie Johnson. School Based Social Worker. Mickie.Johnson@okdhs.org. 918-181-8232. OSB logo.

Cartoon image of a jar of peanut butter, a cup of noodles, a jar of pickles, two cans of tuna, a box of juice and a bag of potato chips.

📣 Oklahoma School for the Deaf & Oklahoma School for the Blind Food Drive! 🥫💛

OSD and OSB are teaming up to collect non-perishable food items to support our students and their families before the Thanksgiving break. 🍂

Your donations make a difference! 🙌
📍 Drop off items Monday–Thursday during school hours.
📞 Contact information for each school is listed on the flyer — please let the contact person know when you plan to stop by.

Let’s come together to care for our students and families this season of giving! ❤️💚💙

11/04/2025

Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The primary vocational rehabilitation services are counseling and guidance with job placement. However, other services may also be provided as needed for an individual to compensate for, correct or prevent disability-based barriers to employment. For more information visit: https://oklahoma.gov/okdrs/job-seekers/sbvi.html

11/03/2025

Gobble, gobble!

The November edition of the DR Transition newsletter is here! Read what's new by clicking on the link below.
https://ow.ly/7bi450XlWFZ

11/03/2025

MUSKOGEE -- Oklahoma School for the Blind will host the 13th annual Oklahoma Regional Cane Quest with 46 students who are blind or visually impaired ready to prove their white cane proficiency. This competition will begin at noon on Nov. 5 at the school.

Contestants, with white canes, will identify obstacles and changes in surfaces, such as drop-offs at stairs or curbs, in a quest for medals and prizes.

Read more by clicking on the link below.
https://ow.ly/GShq50XlUra

10/31/2025

It's Fiction Friday! This week we are featuring a popular book series and where to start.

"The Way of Kings" by Brandon Sanderson is a part of his Cosmere Universe, however, this book series called the Stormlight Archive can be read on it's own.

Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Animals hide and cities are built where there is shelter. It's been centuries since the fall of the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors.

The book follows multiple characters, including Kaladin, who has severe depression (depression is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act), Shallan, who has dissociative identity disorder, and Rysn, who becomes physically disabled.

NOTE: THIS BOOK IS ADULT FANTASY

Begin your Stormlight Archive journey with "The Way of Kings" available on Amazon.
https://ow.ly/zXwb50XkTah

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween everyone! What are you dressed up as this year? Feel free to leave a comment or a photo below!

We hope you have a happy and safe Halloween.

10/30/2025

The Ready, Set, Hired Career Expo is today! See you there.

Unlock Top Talent. Elevate Your Brand.

Why Exhibit?
Connect with driven, job-ready candidates
Showcase your culture, mission & openings
Build a strong pipeline of future talent
Gain visibility with statewide promotion

October 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tulsa Tech Lemley Campus, Client Services Center
3420 S Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74145

What’s in It for You?
High energy and traffic event. Network with professionals & peers. Headshots and marketing materials to help you stand out.

Space is Limited – Secure Your Booth Today!
Be seen. Be chosen. Be unforgettable.

TAKE NOTE: Our partners from TWH Studio Tulsa Webster High School, TPS will be offering professional headshots at the event!

Partners: Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council, Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services, and Tulsa Tech

10/28/2025

DRS Transition offers students with disabilities who are eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) a variety of job-related services. These prepare them for the future workforce and life after high school. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/BAwB50OTJmX