Choctaw Nation Vocational Rehabilitation

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Take a moment for yourself on International Stress Awareness Day!

Respite care gives primary caregivers a break so they can rest, travel, or spend time with family and friends. Using assistive technology (AT) can make caring for someone easier. That helps caregivers manage their time and stress better, allowing them to keep going and reach their goals.

Our AT Respite Kits are designed to support both caregivers and the people they care for. Here are a few items that can help you unwind and recharge:

Sleep Lamp - A gentle light can make all the difference when you’re trying to wind down. The sleep lamp promotes calm, helping you create a peaceful environment for rest after a long day.

Bed Buddy Comfort Wrap - Warm or cool, the comfort wrap soothes sore muscles and eases tension. It’s a simple way to give your body the care it deserves after hours of caregiving.

Amazon Echo Show - Sometimes, taking care of yourself means making things easier. With the Echo Show, you can set reminders, play relaxing music, or connect with loved ones hands-free, giving you more space to focus on what matters most.

Aura LED Projector - Transform your space into a soothing environment with calming visuals. The Aura LED Projector displays gentle moving scenes with adjustable brightness, timer settings, and app connectivity. It's perfect for winding down or creating a quiet moment of peace.

Learn more about how caregivers can borrow AT for up to six weeks with Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s AT Respite Kits at https://bit.ly/4iwJAKG

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

10/29/2025

🚀 Oklahoma Works Hiring & Resource Event!

Looking for your next career opportunity? Don’t miss this event!

📅 Monday, November 3rd
🕘 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 4209 W Hwy 70, Durant

Meet local employers, explore community resources, and take the next step toward your future!

10/29/2025

Check out this article on Clark.com about the fastest growing occupations! If you have interests in these fields, reach out to one of our career counselors and learn how we can help you reach your career goals!
https://clark.com/employment-military/fastest-growing-occupations/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=ClarkDailyNewsletter&_bhlid=77f50abd10ffa801b53222129f45d1af7483def0

10/24/2025

The application for Holiday Food Vouchers is now available on Chahta Achvffa!

Thanksgiving and Christmas food vouchers will be available to eligible low-income Choctaw applicants living within the Choctaw Nation Reservation. For more information and to apply, please visit chahtaachvffa.choctawnation.com.

10/24/2025

Have you heard about our Empowering Educators Through AT workshop series for teachers, service providers, and administrators?

Attendees will be eligible to win an AT kit for their school district. One of the kit devices is the Scanmarker Pro, a portable reading pen. The Scanmarker Pro is a type of AT from the Learning, Cognition, and Development category that can scan and read text out loud. It is a simple way to provide students who need AT access to print materials.

To learn more about the Scanmarker Pro or any other AT devices in our AT kits, register for one of Oklahoma ABLE Tech’s remaining regional workshops at https://www.okabletech.org/at-professional-development-for-educators/.

10/22/2025

📣 Calling all employers!

Is your business hiring? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with great talent!

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Southern Workforce Board, and Choctaw Nation are partnering to host the 2nd Annual Hiring Event Honoring Veterans. The event will be open to the public.

📅 Date: November 20th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Choctaw Nation Community Center, 1201 W. Liberty Road, Atoka

Space is limited—register today!
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up:
🔗 https://forms.gle/tXzpvyUNaTcYaphH7

SWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and Activities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. SWB’s employment program is 100 percent funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through awards totaling $5,000,000. BABEL NOTICE (29 C.F.R. § 38.9(g) (3)): This document contains vital information. If English is not your preferred language, contact One Stop Operator, ososouthern@gmail.com, 1414 E. Wade Watts Ave. McAlester, Ok. 74501 (580)634-1853 TTD/TTY: 711 or 800-722-0353 to obtain translation and/or interpretation services for the content of this document

10/22/2025

Since 1931, we have helped students recognize their academic dreams.

Each year, we award nearly $4 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors.

Applications for two of our scholarships, the Most Valuable Student scholarship and Legacy Awards, are open now! Find eligibility requirements and other important details at https://www.elks.org/scholars/default.cfm?m=enf

10/22/2025

We have shared about here before but did you know that his site has jobs posted as well? He is a big supporter of training in the trades and follows up with job posting for those jobs! Check out the list here-
https://jobs.mikeroweworks.org/

10/22/2025

October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, and we're so excited to share this AAC success story! Bishop was referred to Oklahoma ABLE Tech by SoonerStart and Little Light House to try assistive technology (AT) devices to help him communicate. Bishop’s family reached out to the Device Loan Program at Oklahoma ABLE Tech for help finding AT to meet his needs.

“My son was so frustrated trying to communicate his needs to us,” said Bishop’s mom.

Bishop tried an AAC device equipped with the LAMP Words for Life (WFL) app. AAC allows users who have difficulty using their natural speech to communicate. LAMP WFL is a robust language system that gives users access to many communication options!

After trialing the app, Bishop was able to communicate his needs with his family.

“Bishop thinks it’s hilarious that he can now tell us ‘no’ to things he does not want us to do,” Bishop’s mom said. “I never thought I would be so happy for my toddler to tell me no!”

Oklahoma ABLE Tech offers nearly 5,000 different AT devices in a variety of categories. The Device Loan Program offers short-term loans for individuals to trial AT devices for up to six weeks at no cost. Device loans are available to Oklahoma residents with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals who support them. Visit the Device Loan Program webpage at https://www.okabletech.org/borrow to learn more about how to borrow AT.