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• The Northwest ADA Center offering several training sessions in Fairbanks June 7 & 8th: New ADA Developments - for Employers & Employees. Fair Housing Training. Service and Assistive Animals
• Project SEARCH highlighted on Channel 13 News
• Upcoming GCDSE Council Meeting:
  May 1-3 at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska.
• Join us Tuesday, May 1st, from 6:30pm-8pm at the Alyeska Hotel in Girdwood for a Community Gathering and Public Testimony!
  
  We want to know how members of the community feel about housing, employment, early intervention, education, transportation, family supports, and community inclusion. We would also like to hear individual’s thoughts about what is working well, what is not working well, and solutions or ideas you have to improve any and all aspects of the lives of persons with disabilities.
• Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Microenterprise Grant. The grant supports Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries starting small businesses (Microenterprises). Find out how to qualify and apply for the Spring Review.
• Autism Awareness Month:
  Facts and Tips for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum
• GCDSE January 24-26 Council Meeting Minutes
• 2012 Inclusive Practice Award Winner, Shaw Elementary School Mat-Su and Nominees -- thank you!!
• Ric Nelson helps us understand the importance of early intervention services in PSA from the Trust. Early intervention services helped get him on the right path. For children with developmental disabilities, getting help early increases chances for success. Thank you Ric!
• GCDSE 2011 Annual Report
• Our winter newsletter is now available!

• The Transportation Security Administration has announced the launch of TSA Care

• Patrick Reinhart receives national recognition for his work in Rural Advocacy - Thank you for the work you do Patrick!
• Does your family have a 10 day plan in case of a disaster?
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