- 2/9 The Governor's Council is collaborating with the Department of Labor to host a Diversity Job Fair, February 13, 12-4PM, at the University Center Mall. Learn more about opportunities for employers and job seekers.
- 12/11 Call for Nominations for the Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers (AADSC) Outstanding Direct Service Professional of the Year Award!
- 1/7 Attend our upcoming Community Forum & Public Testimony event in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan 20, 6-7:30pm (or call in to join!). Speak up and be heard about disability issues that are important to you! Refreshments will be provided.
- 1/15 The Bear Tooth Theatre will be showing, Pretty Faces – A Ski Movie Event at 8PM on Thursday, January 15th. This movie featurest 6 year old sit skier Anna and her 11 year old mentor Jazzy, the youngest volunteer at Challenge Alaska. To see a clip, please click here.
- 10/30 Governor's Council Announces Patrick Reinhart as new Executive Director
- 10/19 Learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, as well as obtain resources on how you can take part this October, by visiting the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Website.
- 10/5 Kenai Central Peninsula Project SEARCH receives national award for achieving 100% employment rate for students with disabilities!
- 10/6 Governor Parnell's Proclamation on October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
- 8/27 Educational Interventions for Students with FASD. What Educators should know.
- 8/27 New Federal Rule on Overtime Pay for Caregivers to take effect on Jan 1, 2015.
- 8/26 Alaska adopts new Education Opportunity Act, which provides for more school funding and repeals the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam.
- 5/29 House Bill 211 Makes Alaska an "Employment First" State.
- Employment First Legislation Clears House - Millet's HB 211 provides opportunities for those with disabilities. Hear audio(mp3).
- 2/12 NCD Hails Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Minimum Wage Executive Order As “Necessary Move Forward.”
Free Online Course for people with disabilities on becoming employed! More information here.
The “Tools for Transitioning to Employment” Presentation given by the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education for the Stone Soup Group Parent Conference 2014 is now available online.
Does your family have a 10 day plan in case of a disaster?
Trust Beneficiaries Strengthen Alaska's Workforce
Inclusive Practice Award 2014 information and
nomination form.
Have questions regarding the new Health Care Act? Review a comprehensive health insurance guide for consumers.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently held a webinar regarding the Air Carrier Access Act: New DOT Rules to Make Flying Easier for Passengers with Disabilities, held November 14, 2013.
Parnell: Alaska won't expand Medicaid
Governor Sean Parnell today announced appointments to the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Meet William Stewart an Alaska Microenterprise Grant Success
Press Release: State of Alaska strives to be model employer of people with disabilities
Workforce Survey Results: State of Alaska as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities
Patrick Reinhart receives national recognition for his work in Rural Advocacy - Thank you for the work you do Patrick!
The Transportation Security Administration has announced the launch of TSA Care
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Microenterprise Grant. The grant supports Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries starting small businesses (Microenterprises). Find out how to qualify and apply for the Spring Review.
Ric Nelson helps us understand the importance of early intervention services in PSA from the Trust. Early intervention services helped get him on the right path. For children with developmental disabilities, getting help early increases chances for success. Thank you Ric!
Project SEARCH highlighted on Channel 13 News
Upcoming Classes - Telehealth and telehealth program management training. A series of 10 week courses beginning June 19th.
The Trust's 2010 Annual Report: 15 Years of Commitment and Success
Watch this student produced film of Matsu Project Search, a high school vocational training program for youth with disabilities. The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education has helped get two Project Search sites going in 2011--one at Matsu Regional Health Center and one at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. A third site is starting this fall at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. http://www.vimeo.com/25774937