Raise your voice for Alaskans who experience intellectual & developmental disabilities! Hosted by the Key Coalition of Alaska.
Developmental Disabilities
Lunch & Learn: DD System
A Shared Vision for the DD System Parents, Family Members and Professionals: Join us for lunch with Lizette Stiehr from Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities (AADD). Learn an overview of the work the DD Systems Collaborative has completed to guide services, decision-making, and training in our state. Join in-person or webinar Registration required!
“…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 from my son, who was sitting at a table with an attorney he just met. Answering questions and waiting for a judge to grant me 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. If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to send an email, letter, or phone call to the legislators about the budget items (listed Learn More
How to be Prepared for the New SDS Waiver
SDS will share information about the implementation of the new 1915 (c) Limited Supports Waiver. The purpose is to learn more about the possible changes and the steps individuals may take to be considered for the new waiver. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with STAR Navigators about applications and paperwork needed to apply for 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