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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
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February 4-5, 2020 Council Me
eting 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
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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
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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
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HB 336 FAQ's
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Photos of the event
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KTUU Coverage
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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
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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
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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.
Wha
t 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
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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
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