ODLC will collaborate with the Office of Civil Rights, HHS on enforcement of the Olmstead integration mandate. ODLC will provide technical assistance to the Oklahoma Olmstead Coalition and maintain a supportive listserv. All individuals will be informed of their rights and empowered to enforce the provisions of Title II and Title III of the ADA, so that they are free from discrimination based on their disability. Technical assistance toll free numbers and complaint forms will be supplied to clients so they are in a position to pursue self advocacy through administrative enforcement agencies without the further need of an attorney. In appropriate instances, ODLC will seek intervention by the U.S. Department o f Justice in litigation for enforcement purposes and with the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Health and Human Services.
School districts fail to provide education as required by law.
Development and implementation of parent advocacy training program through education committee of DD Council. ODLC will reduce the number of parents who require legal services to resolve their complaints against their local school system. Through cooperative efforts with PRO-Oklahoma, ODLC will reduce the number of parents who are required to seek legal services to obtain rights assurred to them by law. ODLC will work with the HUB educational project to develop collaborative efforts to achieve compliance with the law, including development of an internet listserv to support the group. Assure compliance with Reauthorized IDEA and other related disability rights laws for children with disabilities in the school system.