ADA Partners Project
http://www.adapartners.org/
The ADA Partner's Project is a cooperative effort of the Disability &
Business Technical Assistance Centers and Access Alaska. The purpose of the
Partner's Project is to provide expert in-depth advice for implementing the
Americans with Disabilities Act. For training information, contact: Mona
McAleese, Coordinator, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. Suite 105 Anchorage, AK 99503,
1-888-462-1444 (Tollfree).
ATLA
http://www.atlaak.com/
Established in 1994, ATLA is a statewide assistive technology retail and
information center for all Alaskans. For training information, contact:
atla@atlaak.com.
Access Alaska
http://adapartners.org/access.htm
Access Alaska provides independent living services to people who experience a
disability. They encourage and promote the total integration of people who
experience a disability to live independently within the community of their
choice. For training information, contact: Mona McAleese, Coordinator, 121 W.
Fireweed Ln. Suite 105 Anchorage, AK 99503, 1-888-462-1444 (Tollfree).
Alaska Foster Parent Training Center
http://www.acrf.org/
The Foster Parent Training Center recognizes foster parents as the dedicated
volunteers they are and is dedicated to offering specific trainings and
resources that will enhance the skills foster parents already have and assist
them in developing new ones. A calendar of training events is located at:
http://www.acrf.org/calandar.php
Center for Human Development
http://www.alaskachd.org/
Partners in Policy making strives to promote advocacy skills, empower parents
to work towards systems changes and positively impact policy development on a
local, state and national level. Check their newsletters for training
opportunities.
Child Care Connection
http://www.childcareconnection.org/
This organization promotes inclusive child care for all children in
Southcentral Alaska. Child Care Connection collaborates and works in
partnership with organizations and individuals throughout the community
to build diverse, early care and education resources, programs and services.
Training opportunities are located on their Web site at:
http://www.childcareconnection.org/ps/ps_ccc_trainings.htm
Disability Law Center
http://dlcak.org/
The Disability Law Center assists parents in learning their rights under the
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). For information on upcoming
trainings, contact: akpa@dlcak.org.
Dream Based Transition Alliance
http://www.alaskachd.org/dbta/
DBTA helps families of young adults with disabilities (age 14 and older)
to navigate the maze of issues and challenges that occur during the
transition years. DBTA facilitates person-centered plans, provides information,
holds monthly Parents in Transition Meetings, assists with other emerging
parent groups and speaks to various groups in the community. Training
information located on their Web site at:
http://www.alaskachd.org
Office of Public Advocacy
http://www.state.ak.us/guardianship/
This state office provides trainings on guardianship and conservatorship. To
learn about upcoming educational opportunities, contact
dorcas_jackson@admin.state.ak.us.
Parents Inc.
http://www.parentsinc.org/
Parents Inc. is a parent training organization based on the philosophy that
parents of all children with disabilities can help other families face similar
challenges. Individual trainings are divided by topics.
Programs for Infants and Children, Inc.
http://www.picak.org
Programs for Infants and Children, Inc. provides early intervention services
for infants and toddlers with special needs. Training is individualized and
implemented in a family centered home environment.
Stone Soup Group
http://www.stonesoupgroup.org/
Stone Soup Group provides training in response to needs identified by
parents of children with special health care needs. Information on Positive
Behavioral Support trainings can be found on their Web site at:
www.stonesoupgroup.org/psbspprt.htm.
