Access Alaska

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.

See also Access Alaska Services, Advocacy Services, Anchorage Services, Disability Services, Elder Services, Fairbanks Services, Family Services, Independent Living Services, Mat-Su Services

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.

See also Access Alaska Services, Advocacy Services, Anchorage Services, Disability Services, Elder Services, Fairbanks Services, Family Services, Independent Living Services, Mat-Su Services

Access Alaska assists consumers to take action on their own behalf (self-advocacy) to support their access to the goods, services and service providers in their communities

See also Access Alaska Services, Advocacy Services, Anchorage Services, Disability Services, Fairbanks Services, Family Services, Independent Living Services, Mat-Su Services

The Center for Human Development will be hosting a FREE one-day workshop on a nationally recognized approach to help the Fairbanks, Juneau, and Anchorage communities to quickly and comfortably respond to allegations of abuse or violence against victims with disabilities. This workshop will be lead by the nationally recognized co-creator and active member of DART of Wisconsin, Leslie Myers!

Locations and Dates:

Fairbanks

Monday, January 8th

Contact Lorraine Trask

907-479-7940

(Seating limited to 35 individuals)

Juneau

Wednesday, January 10th

Contact Brook Munro

907-586-4920 ext.227

(Seating limited to 35 individuals)

Anchorage

Friday, January 12th

Contact Mattie Shelton

907-263-1908

(Seating limited to 65 individuals)

9am-4pm

Working Lunch Provided

What is DART?

DART or Disability Abuse Response Team is a community collaborative approach to address violence and abuse against people with disabilities. This model protocol utilizes a wrap-around service approach that helps increase the response time to allegations of violence or abuse, as well as the confidence and capacity of service providers across disciplines to better serve victims with disabilities. The D.A.R.T. Protocol is being used and adapted in communities across the country.

The D.A.R.T. Protocol was chosen as one of only 12 programs nationwide to be recognized as an exemplary program by IL Net of ILRU.

Who should participate?

• State/local social service agencies
• DV/SA victim advocates
• Healthcare providers
• Consumer/civic action groups
• Mental health providers
• Corrections
• Disability support providers
• Faith-based organizations
• Tribal entities

Anyone interested in participating to better support victims with disabilities. This workshop is open to any level of participant (executive directors, supervisors, direct support staff, administrative staff, individuals with disabilities and/or their supports).

What will I get from attending this one-day workshop?

This workshop will go over some common principles on disability issues and interpersonal violence. The main focus of the workshop will discuss the benefits of cross-training/collaboration and how to implement a DART infrastructure in your community!

National Presenter: Leslie Myers, M.S., C.R.C., C.D.V.C.

IndependenceFirst of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ms. Myers began working at IndependenceFirst in May 1998 as an independent living coordinator, peer counselor, and advocate. Currently she holds the position of Domestic Violence Specialist/Counselor, working extensively on the issue of abuse against individuals with disabilities, providing counseling and advocacy to victims, as well as technical support and case management assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault agencies. She serves on the areas of Coordinated Community Response Teams and the Access Subcommittee of the State of Wisconsin s Governor s Council on Domestic Violence. She has authored several publications including her most recent manual called Program and Service Accessibility: A Guide for Serving Victims with Disabilities and has presented nationally including the 10th Annual National and 3rd International Conference Addressing Violence Against Children and Adults with Disabilities.

Ms. Myers won the 2006 Justice Award from the Governor's Council on Domestic Violence for her work on D.A.R.T.

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