# Empower, Educate, Employ: The DRS Mission In Motion

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Podcast: [DSACO: Up for Discussion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404)
Published: 2025-10-21T20:30:12+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of DSACO: Up for Discussion , host Sarah Soell talks with Renee Sansom Briscoe , Transition Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) , about how DRS helps individuals with disabilities prepare for meaningful employment and independence. Renee explains how Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provide a bridge from school to adulthood and shares how families can start the DRS application process. This episode offers clear, step-by-step insights into accessing vocational support and real success stories from across Oklahoma. In this episode, you’ll learn: Who DRS serves and its mission to promote employment and independence How Pre-ETS helps students prepare for life after high school What to expect when applying for DRS services How DRS collaborates with schools, families, and community partners like DSACO Real-world outcomes that show the power of inclusion and preparation Helpful Resources Mentioned: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS): www.okdrs.gov Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS): Explore student programs that build job and life skills – DRS Pre-ETS Overview Find Your Local DRS Office: DRS Office Locator Plan Your Way Oklahoma: www.PlanYourWayOK.com Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO): www.dsaco.org Contact Information for Renee: Renee Sansom Briscoe, Transition Coordinator Email: Rsansom@okdrs.gov Phone: 405-212-7789 Website: www.okdrs.gov

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