OKLAHOMA EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
SoonerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays.
This program is for infants and toddlers through 36 months of age who have developmental delays or have a physical or mental condition such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources.
For information on services and how to apply for this program please visit the following sites:
This program is for infants and toddlers through 36 months of age who have developmental delays or have a physical or mental condition such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.
There is no direct cost to families for these services, regardless of their income. This program is mandated by federal and state law and is funded through various state and federal sources.
For information on services and how to apply for this program please visit the following sites:
EASTER SEALS
Easter Seals Oklahoma is committed to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities so they may live with equality, dignity and independence.
701 N.E. 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405) 239-2525
MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM:
Provides habilitation training specialist services, respite, assistive technology, specialized medical supplies, environmental accessibility adaptations and architectural mods, family training, OT/PT, self-directed good and services, specialized medical supplies and assistive technology, specialized medical supplies for individuals w/MR ages 3-17
TEFRA: (Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982)
Under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), states may provide Medicaid coverage to children with severe disabilities, disregarding their family income, if these children require care at an institutional (hospital, nursing home or intermediate care facility) level.
When a child receives extended care in an institutional setting, family income is disregarded as a qualification for Medicaid. The TEFRA State Plan Option makes it possible to do the same for a family whose child requires care at the level provided in an institution, but who choose to care for their child at home. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have chosen to implement the TEFRA State Plan Option. Because states vary widely in the availability of institutional care for children and the clinical criteria for admitting children to these institutions, the numbers of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) who receive Medicaid benefits under this option also varies widely from state to state.
Please check with your state office to see if TEFRA is offered in your state.
Please check with your state office to see if TEFRA is offered in your state.
GENETICS/M.D. SUPPORT IN OKLAHOMA
Genetic CounselingOU Medical CenterOUHCP, Room 12100
1200 N. PhillipsOklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-8685
Susan Hassed, M.S., CGC, Licensed Genetic Counselor
Program Director and Graduate LiaisonSusan-hassed@ouhsc.edu
1200 N. PhillipsOklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 271-8685
Susan Hassed, M.S., CGC, Licensed Genetic Counselor
Program Director and Graduate LiaisonSusan-hassed@ouhsc.edu
DOWN SYNDROME ASS. OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
DSACO envisions communities where everyone -- including those with disabilities -- is accepted, included, empowered and given the opportunity and choice to create their own happiness and path to success.
P.O. Box 892592,
Oklahoma City, OK 73189
405-330-5025
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF TULSA
The Down Syndrome Association of Tulsa (DSAT) is a non-profit organization that exists to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers. This is accomplished by providing support, encouragement, current information, education, opportunities for socialization and by promoting community recognition of the inherent dignity of all people with developmental disabilities.
P.O. Box 54877,
Tulsa, OK 74155
918-496-1873 (Molly)
918-445-2623 (Mindy)
TARC
2516 East 71st St., Suite A
Tulsa, OK 74136-5531Phone: 918-582-8272
Fax: 918-582-3628
Toll Free (outside Tulsa) 800-688-8272
Email to: tarc@ddadvocacy.net
Online: www.ddadvocacy.net
Program Email Addresses
ARCCorps: arccorps@ddadvocacy.net
OK-AIM: okaim@ddadvocacy.net
Oklahoma City Satellite
3800 N. Classen, Suite C30
Oklahoma City OK 73106-5450
405/557-1878
Fax: 405/524-1058
Ada Satellite
124 South Broadway, Suite 307
Ada OK 74820
580/421-9441
Fax: 580/421-9441
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