Southeast Alaska Independent Living - An Aging and Disability Resource
Center
SAIL-Services We Provide
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[2]Systems Advocacy [3]Individual Advocacy
[4]Peer Support [5]Information and Referral
[6]Housing Referral [7]Independent Living Skills Training
[8]De-Institutionalization [9]Assistive Technology
[10]ADA Compliance Reviews [11]Older Blind Alaskans OBA
[12]Deaf Services [13]Benefits Counseling
[14]ORCA / Recreation [15]SAIL Taxi Voucher Program
[16]Community Education [17]Aging and Disability Resource Center
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Systems Advocacy
Photo of person catching a salmon 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.
The aim of this service is to create equal access and community
integration for individuals living and working in Southeast Alaska.
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Individual Advocacy
Staff assists individuals with disabilities to resolve conflicts that
impede the ability of consumers to live independently. This individual
advocacy is provided one-on-one to assist with Social Security
entitlements, Medicare, Veterans benefits, and other personal rights
violations involving disability concerns.
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Peer Support
Peer support offers the opportunity to share ideas and means of coping
with a disability. This kind of support gives an individual a chance
to explore options, make informed decisions, and achieve self-control
over his or her own life.
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Picture of two friends on an activity Photo of people kayaking in
Alaska
Information and Referral
SAIL offices are community-based information and referral centers.
Staff are knowledgeable about community agencies and service providers
and refer requests for services to appropriate resources. Free
information resource libraries are maintained. Library items are
available in a variety of alternative media such as Braille, large
print, or on cassette tapes and closed-captioned videos to meet needs
of consumers.
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Housing Referral
Picture of smiling person on a boat ride 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.
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Independent Living Skills Training
Staff works individually and in small groups with consumers who need
education and demonstration of techniques for daily living. Activities
may include something as simple as phone use following vision loss or
as complex as training in the use of voice-activated software.
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De-Institutionalization
SAIL staff work with individuals and institutions to promote the least
restrictive, appropriate environment for maximum independence. The
adequacies of home and community supports in relation to individual
needs are explored rather than nursing home care if not necessary.
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Benefits Counseling
This program offers assistance with social service applications and
understanding of entitlements.
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Assistive Technology
Picture of adaptive skiing in Juneau Alaska 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.
Also, if you have equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters,
showerchairs, etc. that you would like to donate to SAIL for a
tax-deduction, we are often looking for such high-use items. Please
call your local SAIL office for information on how to donate equipment
for future Loan Closet users.
The Loan Closet requires your generous cash and equipment donations to
survive, so thank you for serving future generations of individuals
with temporary equipment needs!
The Juneau office, in partnership with the Lions Club, offers a wheel
chair loan program.
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ADA Compliance Reviews
Picture of OBA in front of a lake on a trip 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
Picture of person at an ORCA Lua Event 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. For
after-hours/weekend Interpreter Requests, please call (907) 321-4085.
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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
ADRC Information for Alaskans 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:
* [31]ADRC Brochure
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To learn more about senior resources in Alaska, try these sites, or
contact SAIL:
* Visit [33]http://www.ccsjuneau.org/sio/index.php to learn more
about Juneau's Senior Information Office.
* Visit [34]http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dsds/seniorcaresio.htm to
learn more about the State of Alaska's services for Seniors.
* Visit [35]http://www.opagak.org/NewFiles/juneau3.html to learn
about the Older Persons Action Group, Inc. resources for Juneau,
or go to [36]http://www.opagak.org/ to cruise their entire site.
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RecWorks!
RecWorks! Logo
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 individuals 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 [38]contact your local SAIL office for more information about
RecWorks in your area.
[39]Click here to download the RecWorks! Brochure.
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SAIL Taxi Voucher Program
Accessible Taxi
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 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
O.R.C.A. - Outdoor Recreation Community Access 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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[43]Event Calendar / [44]Join Orca / [45]Who We Are / [46]What We Do /
[47]Who Can Participate / [48]Community Access and Inclusion /
[49]Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School / [50]Programs For Youth /
[51]Adaptive Outdoor Pursuits / [52]Multi-Day Trips / [53]Volunteer
Opportunities
Summer 2010 Letter
[54]Click here to read the Summer 2010 ORCA letter (pdf)
Event Calendar
[calendar.jpg] [55]ORCA Calendar September 2010 (pdf)
To participate in ORCA activities, please fill out and return the
activity form to an ORCA employee. [56]Click here for the ORCA
activity form
Join Orca
Come participate! Join Orca! [57]Click here to download the Orca
Consumer Application.
Want to learn to teach, improve your skiing, make new friends, AND
improve the lives of others? Volunteer with the ORCA Adaptive Ski
Program. [58]Download the Ski Program flyer, or call ORCA at
907-586-0104.
Who We Are
ORCA Outdoor Recreation Community Access Logo
ORCA (Outdoor Recreation and Community Access) is the recreation
program of SAIL. ORCA's purpose is to promote inclusive recreation and
adaptive outdoor pursuits for Southeast Alaskan's who experience
disabilities.
Our philosophy is that recreation influences all aspects of a person's
life: their employment, social life, physical and spiritual well being
and a sense of place in their community. Challenging recreation
opportunities give an individual a chance to recognize their ability
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What We Do
Photo of an ORCA trip
ORCA maintains three offices; one in Juneau, one in Ketchikan, and one
in Sitka. ORCA services include community access and inclusion
opportunities, adaptive ski and Snowboard School, Youth and Transition
Recreation Services, Adaptive outdoor pursuits and trips. ORCA has
many wonderful volunteer opportunities. The calendar of events is
published quarterly in the [60]SAIL newsletter. Scheduled activities
are subject to change due to low attendance or our unpredictable SE
Alaska weather. Activities often have limited space available.
You must sign up for scheduled activities at least 24 hours in
advance. Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis. We do
provide door-to-door transportation to and from scheduled activities.
Let us know at the time you sign up for an activity if you will need
transportation. All activities are offered at an affordable price to
the participant and need-based scholarships are available. If there is
a recreation opportunity that you do not see on our calendar and would
like to explore, please let us know.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our consumers and promoting
active healthy lifestyles. We also strongly encourage you to get out
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Who Can Participate
Photo of ORCA activity Southeast Alaskans of all ages that experience
a disability can participate. Some of the disabilities include: visual
impairments, hearing impairments, head injuries, spinal cord injuries,
developmental disabilities, mental illness and others. We encourage
friends, care providers, and families to join in on the fun. Adaptive
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Community Access and Inclusion
hikers at the cross
It is ORCA's philosophy that individuals do their best work in
environments where they are included and valued as equal participating
members of their communities. The recreation and inclusion staff are
knowledgeable about community events and plan inclusive activities to
ensure a wide range of opportunities and access for everyone.
We do everything from attending native/cultural events and attending
plays and concerts to working individually with people to get them
involved in generic community recreation as independently as possible.
ORCA also works directly with community recreation providers to
promote inclusive recreation by providing disability awareness,
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Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School
corrine loads platter
Our program teaches people of all ages and abilities how to ski and
snowboard. We are skilled at teaching persons with many different
types of disabilities including developmental disabilities, cerebral
palsy, spinal cord injuries, mental illness, and more. We provide
lessons every Saturday and Sunday beginning in January.
The adaptive skiers and snowboarders are charged $34 for their lesson
and lift ticket. Those needing to rent gear can do so at the
Eaglecrest rental shop for an additional fee. Call the Eaglecrest
rental shop for rates. There is a $10 fee for use of the ORCA Bi-ski
and mono-ski. ORCA's wheelchair accessible van heads up to Eaglecrest
on weekend mornings, providing door-to-door service to and from
skiers' homes for an additional charge of $5.
RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.
Please call the office by Wednesday prior to the weekend that you'd
like to ski or need a ride. Students and volunteer instructors are
matched up based on compatibility. It is a great way for everyone to
learn, have fun, make new friends, and stay in shape![64]top
There are great volunteer opportunities with this program. If you're
someone who can get down the mountain without thinking about it too
much, like to have fun, meet new people and ski/snowboard for free,
being a Volunteer Adaptive Instructor might be for you. The
volunteers' schedules are flexible to meet your needs, however we do
expect that instructors will teach a minimum of 2 days per month.
Lessons are 10am-3pm. For each lesson taught, ORCA and Eaglecrest
awards you with a complimentary voucher for a free ski pass that is
good for any day of the season. [65]top
Programs for Youth
group in front of sign Adventure Club is a group activity that focuses
on socialization, team building and Fun! Middle and high-school-aged
youth meet on Wednesdays after school during the school year and in
the afternoon during the summer. Eight to twelve year olds meet once a
week during summer and once per month during the school year.
Adventure Club calendars are published monthly. Please contact us and
we would be happy to put one in the mail.
Healthy Choices is a bi-monthly program for transitioning age adults
that focuses on physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and independent
living skills. A few of the most popular Healthy Choices units have
been: Fun at the gym, tai chi, yoga, cooking classes, first-aid and
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Adaptive Outdoor Pursuits
jared and avery sledding
During the summer months we focus on being outside and enjoying the
natural wonders of SE Alaska. On our summer schedule you will find
kayaking, biking, hiking, rafting, canoeing and multi-day adventure
trips. Adaptive equipment is available so people of all abilities can
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Multi-Day Trips
group kayak in front of cutter A typical year consists of one 5-7 day
kayak wilderness trip, an extended backpacking trip, a road trip, and
as many as ten overnight trips to neighboring towns and wilderness
cabins. The prices of these trips are kept to a minimum and
scholarships are available. [68]top
Volunteer Opportunities
oscar with a big smile and mary Make a difference in your life by
reaching out to people with disabilities in your community. ORCA
provides volunteers with a variety of interesting and challenging
options. Volunteers will gain experience and training in the field of
outdoor recreation and have many chances to "get out" with fun and
diverse groups of people from your community. This program is
partially supported by grants from the City and Borough of Juneau.
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To learn more about volunteer options, please join the ORCAland
Volunteers yahoo group. Here you will find volunteer information,
forms, and upcoming opportunities.
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