Patrick Reinhart
Acting Executive Director
Heidi Lieb-Williams
Council Chair
Creating change that improves the lives of Alaskans
with disabilities
Contact Us
- Toll Free: 1-888-269-8990
- Phone: 907-269-8990
- Email: GCDSE@alaska.gov
- Fax: 907-269-8995
- Address: Robert B. Atwood Building
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1230, Anchorage, AK 99501
Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Developmental Disabilities Shared Vision
Alaskans share a vision of a flexible system in which each person directs their own supports, based on their strengths and abilities, toward a meaningful life in their home, their job and their community. Our vision includes supported families, professional staff and services available throughout the state now and into the future. DD Shared Vision Website
Headlines
- GCDSE is looking for new council members — apply today!
- Ric Nelson and Corey Gilmore have an important message to share with the community about COVID. Variants and recommendations may change, but we know it's still important to be up-to-date on your COVID vaccines and to wear well-fitted, multi-layered masks to protect yourself and those around you! For more information about how you can get vaccinated, visit CovidVax.Alaska.gov, or call Alaska’s COVID helpline at 907-646-3322. To view other videos in the series, visit our
COVID Vaccine Champions Playlist.
- Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities of Alaska Governance Policy
- Special Education Advisory Panel Annual Report FFY 2021
- 9 Core Messages: What Everyone Should Know About Prenatal Alcohol Exposure - A hands-on resource for individuals, families, professionals, and decision-makers that explains basic concepts and impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure, associated diagnoses (FAS, FASDs, etc.), common characteristics including strengths and challenges, the importance of diagnosis and early Interventions, prevalence, strategies for success, prevention, advocacy, and Alaskan resources.
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