The Oklahomans for Independent Living (OIL), a nonprofit, consumer controlled, free standing organization was formed in the Spring of 1985 as the direct result of a public forum on disabilities sponsored by the City of McAlester's Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Rehabilitation Division. The Mission of OIL is to encourage individuals of all ages, with all types of disabilities, to increase:

- personal independence

- empowerment and self determination and

- integration & participation in their work, community, school & home activities.

ADvantage Case Management

Are you interested in obtaining information on Case Management services that will assist you in living independently in your home?
If so contact staff member: Pam Pulchny - Associate Director//ADA SpecialistADvantage Case Manager Supervisor
IL-Specialist/ADvantage Case Manager Specialist, Lisa Timberlake
IL-Specialist/ADvantage Case Manager Specialist, Michelle Roye
IL-Specialist/ADvantage Case Manager Specialist, Martha Harper
IL-Specialist/ADvantage Case Manager Specialist, Trevor Dunbar

Living Choice Transition Project

Are you interested in obtaining information on moving out of a nursing home back into the
community or have a family member who needs to move out of a nursing home?
If so contact staff member: Stephen Strickland - Living Choice Coordinator or Trevor Dunbar - Living Choice Coordinator.

Community Service

Do you need information on: Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Survey for a Business,

Home or School: ADA Compliance Complaint, ADvantage Case Management?

If so, contact staff member: Pam Pulchny - Associate Director/ADA Specialist or
Mike Ward - Executive Director.

Outreach

Do you need information on: In-home Outreach, Community Awareness, Native American outreach?

If so, contact staff member: Stephen Strickland - Independent Living Specialist or Deanna Cheek - Independent Living Specialist.

Employment

Do you need information on: Job Listings, Interview Skills, Job Application or Job Coaching?
Are you interested in support groups such as: Job Support Groups?
If so, you need to contact staff member: Stephen Strickland or Deanna Cheek - Independent Living Specialist

Assistive Technology

Do you need information on: Equipment Loans, AT devices, or Funding for AT Devices?
If so, contact staff member: Stephen Strickland – Living Choice Coordinator or Trevor Dunbar - Living Choice Coordinator.

Transportation

Do you need information on:

Lift-Equipped Transportation for Health, Shopping, or Employment?
If so, contact staff member: Bobby Logsdon - Transportation Specialist.

Recreation

Do you need information on: Art and Crafts, Camp P.L.E.A. for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Special Olympics, Picnic Socials, Social Outings, Shopping Trips, Local Parades, or Monthly Socials.

If so, contact staff member: Leanna Amos, Stephen Strickland, Deanna Cheek or Bobby Logsdon.