Outside Anchorage: Provides training, information, and resources that support families and caregivers of children or youth who experience disabilities. Support includes assistance in accessing resources through special education, early intervention, health care, and social service programs. This position will assist families and consumers in developing an individualized, coordinated system of support for their child. Please Learn More
Education in Alaska – What’s important to you?
There will be opportunities to meet with legislatures across Alaska in February and March! If you are involved with special education this is a good opportunity to let your voice be heard. Active Surveys: Some legislators are conducting weekly surveys, links in their newsletters Rep. Matt Claman http://akhouse.org/claman/survey/index.php Rep. Paul Seaton http://akhouse.org/rep_seaton/survey/
SEAC – Opening for President
The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) in Anchorage has an opening to serve on their council as a president. SEAC’s mission is to share ideas, identify concerns, raise community awareness and advise the district regarding services and educational needs for students with disabilities. Parents are encouraged to apply! The application is available online.
What Healthcare Looks Like For My Family…
Having a child with a rare genetic disease or a lifelong disability opens your eyes up to a whole new understanding of how medical care, prescriptions, and insurance work. Before my kids, I thought I understood… You had insurance, you had a co-pay and a deductible, and you got the treatment and medication you needed Learn More
Alaska Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Board Openings
AK-AIMH is seeking motivated and qualified individuals to fill Board of Directors positions in March 2017! There are still three 3-year terms to fill. Are you interested in advancing the field of infant and early childhood mental health in the State of Alaska? Are you involved in the interdisciplinary practice of infant and early childhood Learn More
SVRC PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The State Vocational Rehabilitation Committee (SVRC) promotes the employment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities and will hold its annual face-to-face meeting on January 10-12, 2017 in Anchorage. Meeting date, time and Location January 10: The meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Anchorage Marriot Downtown conference room at 820 Learn More
Alaska Legislative Opportunity
The Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education would like to make known to individuals with disabilities the opportunity to apply to be a page for the Alaska State Legislature for this coming session. Click here to access the recruitment flyers: one for the House and one for the Senate. It should be noted Learn More
DD System Public Input
The Trust is partnering with the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities, and Senior and Disabilities Services to develop a shared vision to guide systems reform. This webinar is for families and communities on December 9, from 12- 1:30pm or one of our self-advocacy forums on December 7 from Learn More
Stone Soup Group is Hiring!
Are you interested in supporting families who care for children with special needs? Stone Soup Group is now hiring for two Anchorage-based positions! Short Term Assistance and Referal (STAR) Navigator Information and Referal Specialist If interested in either position, please make sure you have reviewed the full job description and submit a resume, cover letter and completed Learn More
GCDSE SATISFACTION SURVEY
The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education 2016 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey The Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education (GCDSE) would like your ideas about how well the Council is doing its job. Results from this annual survey let us know how we are doing right now. We need your feedback so that Learn More
