Housing for People with Disabilities in Oklahoma: A Resource Guide, is an outgrowth of the many consumer inquiries the Office of Disability Concerns has received over a long period of time, dealing with the subject of housing for people with disabilities in the state of Oklahoma.   As a result of these numerous inquiries, it was decided that a resource guide be developed so that individuals with disabilities would have housing information compiled into one resource.    It is our goal that this publication provides you with the necessary information concerning your future decision in obtaining housing that will meet your needs.  

This resource guide was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the entire ODC staff. I would like to thank the agencies and organizations that helped us on this project.  Your assistance has been invaluable.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1- GETTING STARTED

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT BUYING A NEW HOME

CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTING AND BUYING A HOME

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST

Chapter 2 - OTHER OPTIONS

HOMES

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

LONG TERM CARE ALTERNATIVES AND GUIDE TO CHOOSING A NURSING HOME

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME

IN HOME SUPPORT

TERMINAL CARE AVAILABLE

NURSING HOME CHECK LIST

SPECIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS

HOMELESS HOUSING NEEDS

Chapter 3 - FINANCIAL AID AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

LOANS AND ASSISTANCE

MORTGAGE TAX CREDIT

CREDIT MATTERS

Chapter 4 - AFTER THE PURCHASE

UNIVERSAL DESIGN:  A MEANS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY

ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND HOUSING REPAIR

REVERSE MORTGAGES

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

TELEPHONE SERVICE DISCOUNTS

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU DIG

Chapter 5 - FAIR HOUSING:  LAWS,  EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND QUESTIONS

FAIR HOUSING--IT'S YOUR RIGHT - FAIR HOUSING ACT

COMPLAINTS

FAIR HOUSING LAWS AND PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EXAMPLES OF DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES

SECTION 504 COMPLAINT PROCESS

SECTION 504 COVERAGE

SECTION 504 ENFORCEMENT

SECTION 504 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAIR HOUSING ACT: SERVICE ANIMALS

Chapter 6 - HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OKLAHOMA:  A RESOURCE GUIDE

WHAT LAWS ARE ENFORCED BY THE OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY? (a list of web sites)

ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH  HOUSING ISSUES

HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OKLAHOMA

NONPROFIT HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS IN OKLAHOMA (Listed alphabetically by city.)

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS

TRIBAL HOUSING PROGRAMS

Appendix A