As a member of our vibrant and growing senior population, you represent one of Alaska’s greatest natural resources. Your energy, wisdom and experience shaped the Alaska of today and will help show the way for the Alaska of tomorrow.
For senior advocacy and independent living resources, Access Alaska has more services, expertise and experience than anyone else. Look below to learn more about the services and resources we provide to seniors:
Deinstitutionalization services for individuals who are presently residing in an institutional setting such as a nursing home are provided. We assist people to obtain the services they need to transition from more restrictive settings to reside in the community of their choice.
Advocacy is provided to ensure the rights of people with disabilities are protected. Advocacy efforts are initiated to respond to proposed legislative changes and/or the need for increased funding and services to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Community participation becomes a key element in maintaining and preventing changes to important laws which protect individuals with disabilities.
Access Alaska delivers technical assistance to consumers on how to apply for various benefits programs, and integrate them into their employment, healthcare, and housing needs.
Assistive technology and adaptive equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, transfer benches, magnifiers, hospital beds, commodes, walkers, grab bars) are provided to individuals with disabilities to increase their safety and independence in their homes and the community. Over 250 Alaskans throughout Access Alaska’s Interior and South Central Regions use this service annually; many of them are low income and do not have the funds available to purchase the equipment nor does their health care insurance (private or public) cover the items.
Access Alaska was the first and still the largest organization in Alaska offering Independent Living, services and resources.
