The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education will be holding a public meeting October 7-8, 2015, at Special Olympics Alaska, 3200 Mountain View Drive, in Anchorage.On Wednesday, October 7 the Council will hold its regular business meeting. On Thursday, October 8 Council members will be holding work sessions to set goals and objectives for their next 5-year state plan (2017-2021).

On Wednesday, October 7, from 6-7:30 PM, the Council will hold a local community forum at Special Olympics Alaska and the public is invited to meet Council members, enjoy light refreshments, and provide input to help guide the creation of the next 5-year state plan. In particular, the Council is interested in hearing from the public on issues related to supports & services, early intervention, special education, supported employment, and access to healthcare for people who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

For questions or for more information, please contact the office of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education at 907-269-8990, toll free at 1-888-269-8990, or email Patrick.Reinhart@alaska.gov 

All materials for this meeting will be made available at the Council’s website at:

http://health.hss.state.ak.us/gcdse