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2020

• Business Employment Services Team (BEST) sponsors Employment First Job Fair! April 3, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See our flyer for registration information here. 
• February 4-5, 2020 Council Meeting Agenda
  

• DD Awareness Film Festival: Once Course Discourse. March 20, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Tickets are free but limited. 
• 2020 Inclusive Practice Award/Paraeducator of the Year Award Parents, students and school personnel are encouraged to nominate an outstanding educator or team, or paraeducator who demonstrate inclusive practices by completing the nomination form found on the Governor’s Council website, below, and returning it to the Governor's Council by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020.
  

2019

• FY2017-2018 Council Annual Report
  
• 2016-2021 Council State Plan, find out what our focus will be for the next 5 years
• Supported Decision-Making Agreement — Training Videos. Agency Guide to Crafting Supported Decision-Making Agreements 
• New Living Well Grant Awarded to help develop and test model approaches for enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and monitoring of home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with developmental disabilities. 
• Governor Walker Signs HB 336: Supported Decision Making Act | HB 336 FAQ's | Photos of the event | KTUU Coverage | KTVA Coverage
• In July every year communities across Alaska will celebrate the strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities in the community. Join us! "Like" or "Follow" Disability Pride Alaska Facebook page​ to stay up to date on Disability Pride Events across the state. This year's Disability Pride events will happen on July 20th - mark your calendars and take part!
  
• May 14, 2019 Council Meeting Agenda and Documents
• In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, join us for the screening of "Swim Team" sponsored by the Council and Southcentral Foundation. Anchorage | Juneau​
• Would you like to own your own business? 
• Microenterprise grant funds are available for qualifying people with disabilities and their families. Monies may be used for costs associated with starting a new business, expanding a current business or acquiring an existing business. The application deadlines for 2018-2019 is September 26, 2018 & January 30, 2019
• 2019 Inclusive Practice Award/Paraeducator of the Year Award. | Nomination Form | Deadline 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019.
• ​​Former GCDSE Council member Dean Gates receives legislative citation at the Anchorage Assembly meeting. 

2018

• Supported Decision-Making Agreements in Alaska (SDMA) Summit 2018. November 15, 2018. Registration
• 2018 Peer Power Self-Advocacy Summit, September 29-30
  Deadline for registration: August 15
• John Cannon was awarded the “Public Policy Advocate of the Year Award” for 2018 from the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst
  
• 2018 Inclusive Practice Award to these two exceptional educators, Ben Griese and Nicole Wagner
  
• 2018 Council Position Papers 
  
• 2016-2021 Council State Plan, find out what our focus will be for the next 5 years
• 2017 Annual Report
  
• People First Language. What words define you? The color of your skin or hair? Your age? Your weight? Of course not. When words alone define a person, the result is a label — a label that often reinforces barriers created by negative and stereotypical attitudes. Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect
• Learn more about the Community First Choice (CFC) option or the Individualized Supports Waiver (ISW)
  CFC Infographic  |  ISW Infographic
  
• Alaska Transition Handbook Pathway to Adulthood & Employment
  Employment is most certainly an achievable outcome for everyone. Many individuals and families are afraid of losing vital benefits or do not completely understand what is available to make employment dreams a reality. This guide has been created to help individuals, families, providers and caregivers understand and navigate the resources and services available in Alaska in order to successfully achieve competitive, inclusive employment.
• Would you like to own your own business?
  Microenterprise grant funds are available for qualifying people with disabilities and their families. Monies may be used for costs associated with starting a new business, expanding a current business or acquiring an existing business. The application period for 2017-2018 is September 27, 2017 – January 31, 2018.
  
• ADA 27th Anniversary March in Anchorage. Disability Rights = Human Rights! Celebrating ADA Day with Access Alaska, Inc.
  
• The DD Systems Collaborative vision for the future of home and community based services for Alaskans who experience a developmental disability
• Health Care Bill: The American Health Care Act
  
• Nominations are being taken for the 2018 Inclusive Practice Awards. Deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2018