Available programs at DRTC

DRTC provides multiple programs for persons with disabilities. From the summer academy program for teenagers and young adults, to paid training opportunities and community employment, these nationally-accredited services are provided by highly-trained staff. DRTC programs receive funding from Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Services and United Way.

Employment Services

The Employment Services Program is an innovative, award-winning service that supports people with disabilities to obtain community employment. An Employment Consultant helps match individuals’ capabilities and skills with job openings in the area.

Federal Contracts

DRTC holds federal contracts through SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® Program to employ people with disabilities.

Vocational Services

Located at the Oklahoma City main campus, participants offer the business community a skilled labor force that produces quality work on time and on budget. Vocational Services Program includes Mobile Workforce (community employment) and Community Living Engagement. All program participants are involved in meaningful, productive, compensated work while learning valuable work-related skills.

DRTC Summer Academy

An in person summer day academy for high school freshman-seniors with disabilities.

CARF International

In July of 2023, DRTC received a 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for the following programs:

Community Employment Services: Employment Supports – Employment Services/Mobile Workforce
Community Employment Services: Job Development – Employment Services
Organizational Employment Services – Vocational Services/Mobile Workforce/Special Needs Program

DRTC has been CARF-accredited since 2011.

CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers. CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during an on-site survey.

When a service or program is CARF accredited, it means it has undergone an in-depth review of its services and demonstrated substantial conformance to the CARF standards during the on-site survey. The service or program has demonstrated its commitment to delivering quality services that focus on your needs and preferences.