Nova Center

SLRS has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to interpreting students in Oklahoma, provided a full scholarship for Oklahoma's first Certified Deaf Interpreter, ( CDI ) Susan Nelson, and assisted Deaf youth in becoming the leaders of tomorrow. SLRS was started in 1997 by Stephanie Nichols, CI & CT, OK QA 5/5, who is the Executive Director and owner. In the beginning, SLRS was Stephanie's private practice, and in 2000 she incorporated her company. Now, SLRS has grown to be the largest provider of sign language interpreters in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. SLRS provides over 1, 000 hours of interpreting services per month, has over 60 contractors, and 6 employees. SLRS is a proud organizational member of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ( RID ).

The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services offers a range of programs to more than 180,400 individuals annually. It provides staffing services, as well as vocational training programs. The department offers counseling and career planning guidance to its patients throughout the rehabilitation process. It also maintains telecommunications, sensory and other rehabilitation equipment and devices to ensure the proper development of individuals. Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services additionally provides diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental disabilities. The department organizes special programs for people who are blind and deaf and those with hearing and speech impairments. In addition, it offers residential solutions and instructional and transportation services. The department provides technical and financial assistance through certified lending institutions. Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services is located in Oklahoma City.