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Staff experienced with the regulations regarding
access and building codes can assess sites for compliance with ADA
standards. There is a fee for this service and a written report
is provided following the survey.
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OBA
The Older Blind Alaskan Program serves individuals
55+years of age who have significant vision impairment. This population
has been identified by the state of Alaska as underserved. This
program offers a support group that helps people adjust to vision
loss and provides educational and recreation opportunities. SAIL
also offers vision services to all individuals regardless of age.
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Deaf Services |
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Deaf Services provide oral and sign language
interpreter services to individuals who are deaf/hearing impaired.
The Deaf Services program also provides interpreter training,
community education, and recreation opportunities. The program
is partially funded by a City and Borough of Juneau Social Services
block grant.
Sail has a direct TTY-only line, which is (907) 523-5285. There is also an after-hours/weekend pager
for Interpreter Requests, for which the phone number is (907) 463-7490.
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Community Education
SAIL offers school and workplace training about
disability etiquette and awareness, assistive technology, and
ADA compliance.
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Aging and Disability Resource Center
Under a new federal grant, SAIL and the Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center (KPILC) will become Aging and Disability Resource Centers. An ADRC is a "one-stop resource center" where persons with disabilities and the elderly get complete information about services which help them continue living independently.
If you are thinking, "that's a perfect match for SAIL," that's what we thought, too. Information and referral is one of the five core services that our Center for Independent Living provides, along with advocacy, independent skills training, peer support, and de-institutionalization. ADRC is in lock step with SAIL's mission, "Empower Southeast Alaskan's with disabilities by providing and promoting options to live as active, productive, and involved citizens in their community of choice." SAIL and KPILC are the first two of five "single points of entry" for seniors and people with disabilities to get information and referral services. ADRC sites will also provide prescreening for Medicaid and other services provided by the Alaska Division of Senior and Disability Services.
The grantee, Alaska Housing Finance Corp., is contracting with the Statewide Independent Living Council. The Older Persons Action Group, publisher of the Senior Voice, is a sub-grantee for ADRC. The Senior Voice will provide monthly information on the project as well as non-English and Native language services as needed.
For more information about the ADRC,
or if you would like printed materials for your center, please download:
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RecWorks!
RecWorks! is a grant-funded pilot project, designed to demonstrate that participation in recreation can build pre-employment and ultimately long-term employability skills. The motto of the program is: “From Enjoyment to Employment.” RecWorks! is a strength-based exploration of the talents, interests, and skills of an individual (identified through a process called "Discovery"), in concert with some focused pre-employment training geared to build on positive employment outcomes. Additionally, participants are supported and encouraged in their personal development through participation in ORCA (Outdoor Recreation & Community Access). The RecWorks! philosophy is that positive recreational opportunities build confidence and myriad skills, thereby enhancing an individual’s prospects for employment matches. DVR is an integral participant in this project.
Optimally, SAIL, Inc staff will work with students on this project both individually and in small groups. Educational materials will be provided in an engaging format, geared to the cognitive levels of the students involved. Recreational activities will reflect the interests of the group members. Lessons learned in both the recreational and classroom periods will be related to skills required for successful participant employment.
Please contact your local SAIL office for more information about RecWorks in your area.
Click here to download the RecWorks! Brochure.
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SAIL Taxi Voucher Program
Last-minute trips, as well as trips outside of public transit's service area and hours, for persons with disabilities and seniors just got a lot cheaper. SAIL and Juneau Taxi & Tours joined forces via government grants to create the Taxi Voucher Program, allowing persons with disabilities or age 60 and older to ride for 40 cents on the dollar.
Registered persons (via a short application) will be able to purchase vouchers that can be used to pay for taxi rides with Juneau Taxi and Tours. Each voucher has a $3 value, but only costs the consumer $1.20. Vouchers are used to pay the fare when you call and ride Juneau Taxi & Tours, including their new wheelchair-accessible taxicab. Vouchers, applications and details are available only at SAIL's Juneau office, 3225 Hospital Dr., Suite 300, or by calling 586-4920 v/TTY.
Grant funders include the City and Borough of Juneau, State of Alaska, and the federal government.
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ORCA/Recreation Services
ORCA (Outdoor Recreation and Community Access) is the recreation program of SAIL. ORCA's mission is to promote inclusive recreation and adaptive outdoor pursuits for Southeast Alaskan's who experience disabilities.
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Click here to learn more about ORCA.
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Systems Advocacy is defined as outreach and educational activities
designed to raise awareness of both needs and capabilities of persons
with disabilities. This education is targeted primarily at legislators,
public officials, city/borough and state employees, and other public
employees.
Staff provides assistance with the location of appropriate
shelter. Services include a housing registry with pricing and accessible
units, applications for home modifications, and filing for Section
8 housing.
SAIL maintains an assistive technology equipment
loan closet. Staff provides workshops and training's to consumers,
providing training to utilize technology. The Juneau office
offers computer access for consumers with Internet access
and voice recognition software. The consumer service fund
assists with purchasing adaptive equipment, home modifications
or other services to promote independence.
