Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-625.1: Short title – Purpose - Definitions

A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Independent

Living Services Act”.

B. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that individuals

with disabilities comprise a large percentage of Oklahoma’s total

population. Such individuals need assistance in living fuller and

more independent lives. Individuals with disabilities receive

assistance in independent living in the form of direct client

services provided by the Department of Rehabilitation Services and

in the form of independent living services as provided by centers

for independent living pursuant to the federal Rehabilitation Act of

1973, as amended. However, as currently funded, such services are

not sufficient to meet the independent living needs of individuals

with disabilities. As a result, it is necessary to provide state

funding to expand the services currently provided.

C. For purposes of the Independent Living Services Act:

1. “Independent living center” has the same definition as such

term is defined by the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as

amended, or its implementing federal regulations; and

2. “Independent living services” has the same definition as

such term is defined by the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as

amended, or its implementing federal regulations.