Disability Law Center
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Check out the Disability Law Center of Alaska's new web site! Here you can find news, self-help publications, information on legal decisions, and links to other helpful web sites.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
Welcome to Special Education in Alaska
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Information for parents who are looking for information and services. You can find information about eligibility for special education, timelines, your rights and responsibilities, and links to other parent resources.
By: Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education
Special Education Resources (State of Alaska)
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This web site offers resources for inquiring parents. You can use the "Where to Turn" search feature to find resources that may be needed for a child or adult who experiences a physical, mental, or emotional disability.
By: Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education
Alaska Family Directory for Parents of Children With Special Needs
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Here you can find listings of community organizations that provide assistance to families of special needs children. The information is organized by regions within the state.
By: Anchorage School District
ABC's of Special Needs Kids
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A website to support families of special needs kids
By: Stonesoup group
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
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The complete body and text of HR 1350. This Act covers Special Education, construction or alternation of facilities, state administration, and other issues. The link for "Printer Friendly Display" is possibly the easiest to read.
By: United States Congress
Frequently Asked Questions About FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome)
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Answers to common questions about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
By: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Educational Dynamics
Disability Discrimination
(Separate Website)
What is an individual with a disability? What is a reasonable accommodation? This gives a brief description of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and what employers are required to do.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
General Mental Health Information Useful Sites
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This site has links to many Alaskan and National resources for mental health. By scrolling down you will find links to legislation and laws, resources for Elders, and women's issues as well as information on many support groups.
By: Mental Health Association of Alaska
Having Problems with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation?
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This page lists the resources available to an individual that may experience problems when dealing with DVR. there is a list of the steps to be taken, addresses of those to notify, and some of the time limits in which to file or notify someone of your problem.
By: State of Alaska
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