Programs and Services
The main programs and services provided by DRTC for individuals with disabilities include:
• A Special Needs program for persons with multiple disabilities,
• A School to Work Transition program in coordination with 7 different school districts,
• A Summer Daycamp program for teenagers and young adults with developmental disabilities,
• A Sheltered Workshop and Vocational Training Program that provides paid work/training through outside subcontracts,
• A Mobile Workforce program that includes work at company worksites,
• Prism Place, where trophies and acrylic awards are produced by people with disabilities,
• A large Supported Employment program which places individuals into community jobs.
In addition, DRTC provides work opportunities to provide full food service employment and custodial jobs for people with disabilities at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK and food service employment for people with disabilities at Altus Air Force Base. DRTC also implements custodial jobs for people with disabilities at the Federal Court House, downtown Post Office, and the new Federal Building located in downtown Oklahoma City.
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