Supported Services
“We strive to provide quality support, both to those 14 and older who experience developmental disabilities and to mature Alaskans, through assisting them with implementing their informed personal choices.”
Adult Learning Programs of Alaska has one of the few Supported Services programs in the North Star Borough. Supported Services provides services to individuals with disabilities in a manner consistent with their future goals and dreams. Our well-trained, caring staff members provide day habilitation, respite, supported employment, supported living, and care coordination to individuals with disabilities. We assist individuals in reaching their personal goals by providing case managed services in areas such as life skills training, independent living, and on-the-job coaching and follow-ups. A case manager is also employed through this department to address the needs of persons experiencing disabilities, who reside at Golden Towers, Golden Ages, and Southall Manor.
Adult Learning Programs of Alaska embraces the service principles set forth by the State of Alaska Division of Senior and Disability Services.
- Services promote personal dignity and respect and provide an opportunity for individuals to receive services that further their physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health.
- Individuals attain and maintain personal and stable financial independence at the highest level for as long as possible.
- Individuals are offered support and services necessary to live and age in their chosen community in the least restrictive (developmentally and age appropriate) environment and are free to pursue their life goals.
- Services are designed and delivered to build communities where all members are included, respected and valued.
- Personal choice, satisfaction, safety and positive outcomes are the focus of services for individuals and their families.
- Services incorporate the cultural and value system of the individual.
- Integrated and comprehensive services are readily available and accessible to individuals where they live.
- Individuals and their families identify, design, control, implement and evaluate their services.
- Services are provided by competent, adequately trained and compensated staff who are chosen by individuals and their families.
For more information please contact Shelissa Thomas at 452-6434 x221 or srthomas@adultlearning.org.