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The Future of Disability in Alaska Summit & Follow-up Survey
Center for Human Development, University of Alaska Anchorage
Center for Human Development, University of Alaska Anchorage
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The Future of Disability in Alaska Summit was held in Anchorage in the summer of 2013, May 9-10. The purpose was to gather perspectives from a diverse group of stakeholders to inform a vision of the future for people with disabilities in Alaska in five broad topical areas: 1) Housing Arrangements, 2) Advocacy, 3) Relationships, 4) Economic Wellbeing, and 5) Health. About 76 stakeholders participated in the summit including people with disabilities, family members, advocates, service providers, policymakers, and others. A follow-up online survey was conducted to gather information from a broader range of stakeholders and to get a sense of the highest priorities in each area. The purpose of the report and other products coming out of this effort is to inspire stakeholders to periodically reflect, individually and in groups, on how they are working toward the vision in a relevant area and taking action in the context of advocacy, policy/regulation, funding, and services/resources. The report states a vision for each of the five topical areas and includes many suggested strategies to accomplish it.
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2013-12
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Center for Human Development, University of Alaska Anchorage
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disability, disabilities, disability policy, disability services, disability justice, disability rights, human rights, housing, advocacy, human relationships, economic stability, socioeconomics, health, wellness, healthcare