Welcome to the Access Alaska community.
We’ve been opening doors to independence for seniors and Alaskans with disabilities for more than two decades.
Alaska is your home. Access Alaska is your community. A place where:
We help Alaskans secure funding, find information and access resources, training and services to lead the most productive, meaningful and satisfying lives possible.
Select your area of interest from the following menu:
Elder
Alaskans: Resources and services for Alaskan elders to make the most of their golden years.
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Alaskans
with Disabilites: Resources and services to enable Alaskans with disabilities to achieve independence.
Alaska
Families: Resources and services to support and help families help themselves.
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Services: A comprehensive listing of Access Alaska services.
This is where you make it better
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With offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Mat-Su and Kenai
Access Alaska Community News and Events
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening in March, 6-8 pm
Location: 526 Gaffney Rd, Suite 100
March 2 2010
Mark Martenson on housing options for youths
A local expert presents information on housing options and resources.
March 4 2010
University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Disability Services
On-campus resources to help overcome barriers and succeed in college.
March 9 2010
Stevie’s Place and Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC)
Help youths learn to address harassment or abuse in the workplace.
March 11 2010
Adult Learning Programs of Alaska
GED, a credential opening doors to employment. Also learn about math for the trades and other empowering adult learning programs.
March 16 2010
Fairbanks Job Center
Job Center, key to job searches, links to employment, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, dressing for success and more.
March 18 2010
Fairbanks Domestic Violence (Dart)
Youths venture into new living and social situations. Prepare them to respond and know resources if they encounter abuse or violence.
March 23 2010
Self Advocacy workshop
Ken Weber teaches effective ways to help youths communicate, to assert their interests and needs.
March 25 2010
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
DVR helps youths to discover their interests, providing work experiences, job placement and vocational guidance.
Our reputation for competitive pay and benefits, liberal leave policies, educational opportunities, long-term dedication to our mission, and friendly work atmosphere make us an ideal employer. We are expanding our services, so are seeking six (6) resourceful and energetic self-starters to fill the following regular, full-time positions; recruitments are open until January 31, 2010.
Access Alaska promotes the independence of Alaskans with disabilities, so encourages consumers and other persons with disabilities to apply.
Descriptions and application information can be found here.