How We Help

Disability Rights Oklahoma (DROK) helps protect and advance the rights of Oklahomans with disabilities. Here are the main ways we can help:

  • Client Advocacy

    We help resolve disability rights problems through advocacy and negotiation. In some cases, we can provide representation in hearings or court.

  • Systemic Advocacy

    Some problems affect many people. We work to change policies, practices, and systems to improve rights and services statewide.

  • Information and Referral

    If we cannot help directly, we can often point you to the right resource. We provide information about disability rights and DROK services.

  • Investigation and Monitoring

    We investigate abuse and neglect and monitor facilities and services. This can include long-term care, psychiatric facilities, and juvenile justice settings.

  • Training

    We provide training on disability rights and self-advocacy. We also share practical information about services and supports.

  • Educate Policymakers

    We educate policymakers about issues that affect people with disabilities. This helps improve laws, systems, and community access.

We are not able to help with these issues, even if they relate to a disability

DROK is not a general legal aid office. Our services focus on civil legal issues related to disability rights.
If you are not sure whether your issue fits, contact us and we will help you figure it out.

Benefits and financial assistance

  • Applying for or appealing denial of Social Security disability benefits
  • Help finding employment, housing, or financial assistance

Criminal and family court matters

  • Criminal law
  • Family law
  • Becoming the guardian of a person with a disability
  • Wills & Trusts

Injury and medical claims

  • Medical malpractice
  • Workers compensation
  • Consumer or bankruptcy issues
  • Personal injury (unless related to abuse or neglect)

Outside our scope

  • Out-of-state issues
  • Any issue or problem not directly related to your disability
  • Anything that is not the wish of the person with the disability
  • Any issue for a person who already has an attorney working on the same issue