Depression is frequently a topic we tip-toe around, especially as caregivers. With all the issues we deal with on a daily basis, our problems are insignificant, right? WRONG! Parent and Learn More
Single mom raising two teenagers who experience autism
I always get questioned about what it’s like being a single mom raising two teenagers who experience autism. (technically the 18-year-old is considered an adult now). My answer is always pretty Learn More
$1,800 a Day…
Stone Soup Group Board Member, Matt Findley, explains how his son reached the lifetime cap imposed by his employer-based healthcare plan in less than two years. Hear one way Alaskans Learn More
Comments, Suggestions & Feedback on the Amendment to the State Plan
The Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education would like your comments, suggestions, and feedback on the 2017 Amendment to the 2017-2021 State Plan. Every year the council has Learn More
Letter to our Senators
Between the CBO report and political tensions in DC, there is a lot of information to sort through regarding the Senate’s health care bill known as “The Better Care Reconciliation Learn More
“…we are GROOT” a Guardianship Story
My son Tyler turned 18 this month. With that came a whole new world called guardianship. What a weird feeling it was. Being in a courtroom. Sitting across the room Learn More
BUDGET ALERT: Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health & FASD
The conference committee for the budget had their first meeting this week. It was an organizational meeting and no action was taken, but we expect legislators will begin acting soon. Learn More
Comment on Draft of Every Student Succeeds Act
Opportunity to Comment on Draft of ESSA State Plan is Extended to May 28 The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is seeking public comment on the first draft Learn More
We are an autism family…
By Maria Pepperworth – Alaskan parent, advocate, rocker! Whenever people ask me about autism I like to use the word experience. My kids “experience” autism. In reality, our whole family Learn More
Special Education law and advocacy training coming to Alaska
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Victoria Shanklin Communications and Outreach Manager victorias@stonesoupgroup.org Main: 907-561-3701 Direct: 907-792-3404 Special Education law and advocacy training coming to Alaska With the anticipated closure of Mount Learn More
