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…
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…
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…
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…
The Key Campaign will be held on March 2nd and 3rd, 2017. If you know anyone who has never been or just been once as a self-advocate, parent, or provider, please have them complete the attached 2017 Key Campaign Airfare Scholarship Application from the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education. The deadline for submitting…
It was the holiday season of 1993 and Barbe was the single mother of 3 children, two daughters and a son, Christopher, who had Touretts, epilepsy, OCD, ADHD and Neurofibromatosis. Because of her son’s serious health care issues he received Social Security benefits and Medicaid. That was until 3 months after Barbe worked two hours…
