Step 1 • Diagnostic & Documentation
Your Friend will need a formal diagnosis from a
licensed psychologist
.
Most services require an IQ of 70 or below or a related condition.
If you're caring for an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), you're not alone – and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
At Gatesway, we understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the maze of state agencies, eligibility requirements, and unfamiliar acronyms. That’s why we created this page – to help you get the information you need, in plain language, with support along the way.
Whether you’re just starting the journey or searching for next steps, we’re here to walk beside you.
Your Friend will need a formal diagnosis from a
licensed psychologist
.
Most services require an IQ of 70 or below or a related condition.
Once approved, you’ll work with case managers and providers to create a plan tailored to your needs, goals, and resources.
Helps individuals access housing, daily-living support, and employment services— often through a Medicaid waiver. Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
Apply for DDS ServicesSupports employment, job training, and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities—a critical resource for job seekers.
Apply for Employment SupportsProvides medical coverage and funding for long-term supports such as in-home care and residential housing.
Apply for Medicaid (SoonerCare)Provides benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), helping cover living costs and qualify individuals for other services.
Apply for SSI / SSDINavigating services used to be overwhelming.
Gatesway helped us find the right path—and we didn’t have to do it alone.
If you feel overwhelmed by the process, you’re not failing — you’re navigating a system that wasn’t built to be simple. Let us help.
Call us at
(918) 258-3900
or
Email
info@gatesway.org
You don’t have to do this alone.