Alaska Family Directory
AK Connect newsletter
2011-12 issues of AK Connect

A publication of the Alaska Family Directory
For educators, parents and people with disabilities
In addition to being a statewide disability information newsletter, each issue includes a list of educational opportunities, activities and supports for parents, educators and people with disabilities specific to a region of Alaska. The online regional event calendars provide a description of each activity with details on how to participate. Use the map to find your regional resources.
May 2013 AK Connect (PDF)
- Yupiit School District
- TBI Tidbit
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Behavior Self-Management
- Vocational Rehabilitation in Alaska
- Summer Activities added to AK Family Directory
- Be Aware in May
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Paradigm Shifts (con't)
April 2013 AK Connect (PDF)
- April Autism Awareness Month
- TBI Tidbit
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Sensitivity & Clothing
- Technology Touches Us: I Can Do Emotions App
- Free Tax Service
- Online Lifeline: Autism Internet Modules
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Paradigm Shifts
March 2013 AK Connect (PDF)
- Special Olympics
- World Down Syndrome Day (March 21)
- "Can I Kayak Daddy?" (book)
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Indoor Winter Activities
- Technology Touches Us: Special Stories App
- Online Lifeline: "Skills to Pay the Bills"
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Identifying Strengths and Talents
February 2013 AK Connect (PDF)
- Petersburg City School District
- TBI Tidbits: More Tips for Educators
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Outdoor Winter Recreation
- Technology Touches Us: Visual Attention TherAppy
- Online Lifeline: Engaging Youth in Work Experiences
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Comparison Chart
January 2013 AK Connect (PDF)
- Valdez City Schools
- TBI Tidbits: Tips for Educators
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Building Self Esteem
- Technology Touches Us: Complete Guide to SPED Apps
- Online Lifeline: Assistive Technlogy Internet Modules
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Perseverating Behavior
December 2012 AK Connect (PDF)
- Aleutian Region School District
- TBI Tidbits: Memory Aids
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Bringing Calm to the Holidays
- Technology Touches Us: 'Words on Wheels' App
- Online Lifeline: TBI Overview Modules
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Shopping Tips
November 2012 AK Connect (PDF)
- Hydaburg City School District
- TBI Tidbits: Adolescent with TBI
- Around the World - Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Discipline to Teach
- Voting is for Everyone
- Technology Touches Us: iCreate . . . Social Skills Stories
- November Disability Focus
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Transitioning (con't)
October 2012 AK Connect (PDF)
- Aleutian East Borough School District
- TBI Tidbits: Symptoms
- Around the World – Inspiration
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Relaxation Station
- Technology Touches Us: WEConnectNow
- Sensory Friendly Flims in Alaska
- October Disabiltiy Focus
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Transitioning
September 2012 (PDF)
- Skagway School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Siblings
- Technology Touches Us: BridgingApps
- Online Lifeline:
- Medicaid Reference Desk
- Calendars
May 2012 (PDF)
- Bristol Bay Borough School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Building Self Control
- Technology Touches Us: iRewardChart
- Online Lifeline: Youth Transition Toolkit
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD
- Handling Stress (Part # 2)
April 2012 (PDF)
- Artist Aaron Carver
- World Autism Day
- Autism Support Groups
- Alaska Walk for Autism
- AARC Tips
- Alaska Autism Resource Center
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Motivating Individuals
- Technology Touches Us: Grace App-Communication
- Online Lifeline: Temple Grandin Presentation
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD Handling Stress (Part # 1)
- Calendars
March 2012 (PDF)
- St. Mary's City School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A piece of the Autism Puzzle: Self Management Strategies
- Scholarships
- Free tax help
- Technology Touches Us: Applications for the Visually Impaired
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
- Regional event calendars
February 2012 (PDF)
- Lower Yukon School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A piece of the Autism Puzzle: Idea for Changing Times
- Online Lifeline: Free Autism Web Conference
- Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
- Technology Touches Us: iPrompts
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
- Regional event calendars
January 2012 (PDF)
- Nome Public Schools
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Prevent Bulllying
- Online Lifeline: SLED the Statewide Library Electronic Doorway
- World Braille Day
- Technology Touches Us: Braille Pro
- Spectrum Reflection - FASD: Directing Recreational Activities
- Regional event calendars
December 2011 (PDF)
- Klawock City School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Holiday Decorating
- Online Lifeline: Proloquo2Go Free Training
- Gifts for the Visually Impaired
- Technology Touches Us: Livescribe Pen
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Shopping
- Regional event calendars
November 2011 (PDF)
- Southeast Island School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Making Friends
- Online Lifeline: Autism Internet Modules
- National Epilepsy Awareness Month
- Technology Touches Us: Look2Learn
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD: Managing Money
- Regional event calendars
October 2011 (PDF)
- Chugach School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Dealing with "NO"
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Blindness Awareness Month
- Technology Touches Us: SNApps4Kids
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD
- Guidelines to Intervention
- Regional event calendars
September 2011 (PDF)
- Kake City School District
- TBI Tidbits
- Around the World
- A Piece of the Autism Puzzle: Verbal Communication
- Deaf Awareness Week
- FASD Awareness Day
- Technology Touches Us: KHAN ACADEMY
- Spectrum Reflection-FASD Strategies for Falling Asleep
- Regional event calendars
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