First, technical assistance through the federally funded technical assistance centers will be offered as an option. Information concerning how to file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency may also be provided. Presently activities are planned to develop and distribute self-advocacy materials and to conduct public education. 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.
School districts ail to provide education as required by law.
The UAP and DD Council collaborate with ODLC in presentations at PRO-Oklahoma s annual statewide parent seminar. 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 Region VI educational project to develop collaborative efforts to achieve compliance with the law. Assure compliance with Reauthorized IDEA and other related disability rights laws for children with disabilities in the school system.