State: Alaska

Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education 2016-2021 State Plan

“The mission of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education (the Council) is to create change that improves the lives of Alaskans with disabilities…The Council combines the expertise and experience of many stakeholders throughout the state into one unique Council. The Council works to make systems change in the following ways: Recommend changes in statute, regulation, policy and/or procedures, buld capacity, and coordinate advocacy activities.”

The  five year plan includes goals surrounding self-advocacy and leadership, community choice and supports, housing, transportation, employment, early intervention, education and health. Specifically, the employment goals address improving self-employment, HCBS services, school-to-work transition, employment provider services, and cross-agency collaboration, among other issue areas.

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Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education 2016-2021 State Plan
Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education Publications

Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education

Alaska’ unique geographical area with a relatively small population requires a management system tailored to meet the needs of Alaskans. The Governor’s Council on Disabilities & Special Education was created to meet Alaska’s diverse needs. The Council uses planning, capacity building, systems change, and advocacy to create change for people with disabilities. Consistent with our State Plan we work towards systems change in areas including: housing, employment, early intervention, special education, lifelong learning, independent living, inclusion in the community. The council serves as the interdepartmental planning/coordinating agency of the Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Education and Early Development, and other departments which deliver services to people with disabilities or provide special education

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Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education State Plan

AK DHHS Tools for Transitioning to Employment – Powerpoint

This tool details information on helping youth transition from school settings into community employment.  It also has detailed information about Employment First, including basic Employment First concepts, the benefits of Employment First, and how to initiative and cultivate Employment First.
 

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Tools for Transitioning to Employment

Workforce Survey Results: State of Alaska as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities

A 2011 state survey found that the number of state employees with disabilities mirrored the general population. The state found that it  could further its support of employees with disabilities by improving training for managers and supervisors around the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 and educating workers about their rights and responsibilities under ADA.

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Alaska Workforce Survey Results

Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Policy Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide clear guidance to ADVR staff for the consistent and legal implementation of the vocational rehabilitation program in Alaska. ADVR staff is expected to provide services pursuant to the policies and procedures outlined in this manual.

The manual provides comprehensive information pertaining to the subject, including not only the division’s policy, but also basic procedures, legal citations, resources and answers to frequently asked questions about the subject. The procedures are not prescriptive, as VR services are determined by an individual’s needs, although they are reflective of ADVR’s business practices.

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Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Policy Manual

Medicaid Infrastructure Grant: Alaska

“The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Program is authorized under Section 203 of the Ticket-to-Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act. The 11-year competitive grant program provides funding to states for Medicaid infrastructure development that will build supports for people with disabilities who would like to be employed. States are encouraged to use grant funding to implement and develop the optional working disabled eligibility group (Medicaid buy-in), increase the availability of statewide personal assistance services, form linkages with other state and local agencies that provide employment related supports, and create a seamless infrastructure that will maximize the employment potential of all people with disabilities.”

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Medicaid Infrastructure Grant: Alaska

Alaska Medicaid State Plan

Alaska’s Medicaid state plan describes how Alaska will administer its Medicaid program. The document lays out the agreement between the state and the Federal government and gives the assurance that Alaska will abide by Federal rules and may claim Federal matching funds for its program activities. It covers groups of individuals covered, services provided, methodologies for providers to be reimbursed and the administrative activities.

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Alaska Medicaid State Plan

Alaska HCBS Employment Services Conditions of Participation

“Employment services assist recipients to become gainfully employed (including self- employment) in a job that meets their career goals. Employment services include pre- employment and supported employment services that are provided over a specified period of time, are based on a defined outcome documented on the recipients person-centered support plan and are planned to decrease over time as recipient work-related goals and objectives are achieved. Consistent with the person-centered approach to these services, individuals accessing employment services should be encouraged, on an ongoing basis, to explore their interests, strengths, and abilities relating to employment or career advancement.”

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Alaska HCBS Employment Services Conditions of Participation (PDF)

Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education

“Alaska’ unique geographical area with a relatively small population requires a management system tailored to meet the needs of Alaskans. The Governor’s Council on Disabilities & Special Education was created to meet Alaska’s diverse needs. The Council uses planning, capacity building, systems change, and advocacy to create change for people with disabilities. Consistent with our State Plan we work towards systems change in areas including:

  • housing
  • employment
  • early intervention
  • special education
  • lifelong learning
  • independent living
  • inclusion in the community.

The council serves as the interdepartmental planning/coordinating agency of the Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Education and Early Development, and other departments which deliver services to people with disabilities or provide special education.”

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Alaska Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
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