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February 13, 2009

State honors Chickasha native for her 25 years

The Oklahoma Commission for Rehabilitation Services honored Chickasha native, Syedah Islam, for 25 years of service to the State of Oklahoma and its citizens with disabilities. Islam is the divisional administrator for the vocational rehabilitation division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Islam attributes her longevity of service to the variety of experiences she has had on the job.

“My experience has been enriched by the different viewpoints and experiences that have come together to give me a broader understanding of vocational rehabilitation,” said Islam. “My work is challenging, but satisfying and every day we strive to improve our work to benefit the clients we serve.”

For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, call 405-951-3400, or 800-845-8476. Also, visit DRS Online at www.okdrs.gov for comprehensive information about DRS, including employment-related, education and self-sufficiency services provided to Oklahomans with all types of disabilities.

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State honors Chickasha native for her 25 years
by Anonymous , , Fri Feb 13, 2009, 04:14 PM CST
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