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- We need your input! Tell the Council what you think of our
5 year plan
- Quarterly Committee Meeting Minutes - Council Meeting, in Seward, May 3-5, 2011
- Governor's Coordinated Transportation Task Force is asking for your input at a Public Forum, Monday, May 2, 2011 in Fairbanks
- May 3rd Community Reception, Public Testimony and Awards Presenation, 6:00 p.m.
- May 3-5, 2011 Council Meeting in Seward, Alaska
- 2011 Winner of the Outstanding Direct Service Professional of the Year Award for Empowering People with Disabilities
- Monday, April 18th Soldotna Community Gathering and Public Testimony (pdf)
- Statewide Prescription Drug Safe Disposal Event Saturday, April 30th
- DID YOU KNOW? Tax Day is April 18th this year
- Request for Applications: Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants
- The University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are planning a free dental services day on April 9, 2011.
- The Council would like to express congratulations to Duane Mayes on his new appointment as Director of Senior & Disabilities Services. With over 30 years experience in Alaska, Duane brings boundless strengths and skills to the job. The Council applauds this appointment and looks forward to working with him in his new role.
- Quarterly Committee Meeting Minutes - Council Meeting, DRAFT October 2010
- National Campaign for Disability Employment "I Can" PSA From Disability.gov
- Alaska Appliance Rebate for Alaskan's with Disabilities Flyer and Presentation
- Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers Publication: Overview of Strategies. Retention of Staff
- Disability Justice Fact Sheets
- Housing News & Events Update: Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness
- Get ready for the 2011 Alaska Peer Partnership Conference! April 11-12, 2011 Featured speakers include: Mary O'Hagan, Dr. George P. Charles, Larry Frick, Comedian David Granirer and Slad Martin. Register early!
- 2011 winner of the Inclusive Practice Award is the team at Sterling Elementary School in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Press Release
- The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation - Public Policy Fellowship Program 2011-2012
- The Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER) at the University of Washington presents the National Certificate in Employment Services program for direct service providers. Registration Information available.
- Major Cuts to Disability Programs Approved by the House; Senate to Work on its Spending Bill Next Week
- Autism Speaks Baker Summer Camp 2011 Scholarship Fund
- Super Saturdays, Free Tax Preparation through the United Way, offered in many locations
- Legislative Update - April 8, 2011
- Do you have a child with a disability who is transitioning out of high school? If so, the Stone Soup Group would like your help
- Health Care Forum
- 2010 Disability Policy Summit Fact sheets
- Health Reform Implementation Timeline
- Let your voice be heard! The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education invites you to a Community Gathering. Gatherings are scheduled in Mat-Su, Soldotna, Eagle River and Anchorage.
- Join us for a Juneau Community Gathering & Public Testimony: Wednesday, January 26, 5-9 p.m. or by phone: 1-800-315-6338, Code 8990
- January 25-27, 2011 Council Meeting in Juneau DRAFT agenda. Community Gathering & Public Testimony: Wednesday, January 26, 5-9 p.m. or by phone: 1-800-315-6338, Code 8990
- Easter Seals Project ACTION is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Accessible Transportation Coalitions Initiative. To be considered, the completed application must be submitted on or before January 31, 2011. Visit Easter Seals Project ACTION for more information and application.
- 2010 GCDSE Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey - Survey is open until Friday, December 17th at 5:00 pm AKST.
- November is National Family Caregivers month
- November is also Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's Disease Resource Agency of Alaska
- Information Alert: Compensation Available for QuickTrip Disability-Based Discrimination Victims
- The Trust CEO Report
- Trust Training Cooperative offers free training audio teleconference: Leadership & Supervising
- The Trust E-Newsletter
- Meeting/Public Testimony October 21
The Alaska Advisory Board for the Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (DEB)
- October 13, 2010 Council Meeting
- Navigating the Future in Turbulent Times - See renowned and revolutionary leaders in the field of developmental disabilities. A seminar series starting September 29, 2010
- ACCESS 2010 Conference, Egan Center, Anchorage September 27-30 SIGN UP!!
- Governor Parnell makes GCDSE board appointments
- The National Council on Independent Living would like to hear your thoughts on disabilities
- The Administration On Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is conducting a NATIONAL SURVEY. Your input could make the critical difference
- You're invited to a listening session for health care providers in Alaska
- ATA Member Update
- Grant/Loan will support future economic development. McCarthy to Receive $5.2 million for wireless broadband
- Camp Aurora Alaska for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children between the ages of 8-19. June 1 to June 10, 2010
- Southcentral Foundation Denaa Yeets' suicide prevention program offers free training to caregivers
- I Vote I Count Campaign
- Unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, establishing “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day” (FASD) on September 9
- New FREE TRAINING opportunity for providers and families of children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN)
- Promote FASD Awareness in Your Community
- Sept. 9 - FASD Awareness Day
- AbleLink Technologies
- Community Options, Inc., a network where parents come together
- President Obama yesterday ordered federal agencies to hire 100,000 more employees with disabilities over the next five years.
- Revised ADA Regulations Signed
- The U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities seeks your input
- FY2011 Special Needs Housing Grant (SNHG) Announcement
- Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Lillian Stiegler Presents: Communication Strategies for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities: Ketchikan, Kodiak, Soldotna, Anchorage, Fairbanks & Barrow
- Murkowski, Johnson Introduce Bill to Address and Reduce Fetal Alcohol Disorders
- Appliance Rebate for Alaskans with Disabilities
- 2010 Inclusive Practice Award winner and nominees
- Free Toolkit to Teach Personal Finance
- Alaska Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf Blind Council together with the Alyeska Vocational Services seek support to improve the quality of life for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing and deaf-blind.
- Alaska "State as a Model Employer's" Initiative
- College Preparation Checklist is Expanded, Updated
- Diversifying the U.S. Workforce to Include People with Disabilities
- Alaska Core Competencies for Direct Care Workers in Health and Human Services released
- CAL State University produced an amazing set of videos. "From Where I Sit," eight CSU students with disabilities who share their experiences
- First Lady Sandy Parnell Speaks Up for Alaska's
Deaf Community in new television spot
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Estimates in Alaska
- Action Alert: Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury Bill Passes the Senate; now headed to the House
- "Special Needs, Special Relationships" Continuing the Conversation May 10-11, 2010 Anchorage, Alaska
- Council Meeting May 4-6, 2010 Fairbanks, Alaska
- Community Gathering & Public Testimony, Fairbanks, Tuesday, May 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Westmark Hotel
- We want your Input: Request for FY 12-13 Trust Budget Recommendations - Deadline extended to May 14, 2010
- Stone Soup Group, the Alaska Chapter of TASH and UAA's Center for Human Development are sponsoring the viewing of a 5-week Webinar series presented by TASH.
- We Connect is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities
- First Lady's Volunteer of the Year Awards recognizing people who have made a significant positive impact through their long-term volunteer service.
- Lawmakers seek halt to abuses of kids with disabilities in schools
- Nominations wanted for the Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers Outstanding Direct Service Professionals of the Year Awards, Deadline Feb 10, 2010
- Share your opinion on the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam. Friday, January 29th. Senate Bill 109
- SUPER SATURDAY! Maximize Your Tax Refund
January 30, 2010, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Council Meeting, January 26-28, 2010
- Alaska flyers, posters and handouts on H1N1 Swine Flu from
Alaska Health & Social Services Pandemic Flu site
- Inclusive Awards 2009-2010
- Students who have learning disabilities relate to cowboy code
- Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska Request for Proposals Announcement
- Google has just announced captioning is now available with all You Tube videos
- Disability Mentor Day (DMD) or Career Exploration Day a Success! See KTUU Channel 2 coverage
- Flu School closures and students with disabilities. Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers
- Traumagenic Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Positive Behavior Support: Supporting People with Complex Behavioral Needs
- University of Washington Autism Lecture series: 90-minute classes for parents & caregivers
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing American Sign Language Videos
- Accessible Web Tools Open up Communication
Tools for People with Disabilities
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