Stone Soup Group

06/02/2026

Self-Direction Forums are happening across Alaska this month. These important community conversations are for learning, asking questions, to gain information and share perspectives as Alaska explores Self-Direction. There will be forums in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai and the Mat-Su. Each forum will have a session for self-advocates and their families and another session for care coordinators and community professionals.

Upcoming Self-Direction Forums:

Anchorage
June 15th
2:00 - 4:00 PM - Self-Advocates and Family Members
5:00 - 6:30 PM for Care Coordinators & Community Professionals
Both forums at Access Alaska, 1217 10th Avenue

Fairbanks
June 11th:
1:30 - 3:30 PM - Self-Advocates and Family Members
4:30 - 6:30 PM - Care Coordinators & Community Professionals
Both forums are at the Fairbanks Senior Center

Juneau:
June 4th
4:30 - 6:30 PM - Self-Advocates and Family members

June 5th
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Care Coordinators and Community Providers
Both forums will be held at the Mendenhall Valley Library

Kenai
June 18th
12:00 - 2:00 PM - Care Coordinators and Community Professionals
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Self Advocates and Family Members
Both forums will be held at the Soldotna Library

Mat-Su
June 16
2:30 - 4:30 PM - Care Coordinators and Community Professionals
5:00 - 6:30 PM for Self-Advocates and Family Members
Both forums at the Mat-Su Health Foundation

You can also find all of these and more on our community event calendar: https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/events/community-calendar/

You can also reach out to SDS with questions via email: [email protected] or as questions here! Hope to see you all there!

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06/02/2026

Celebrate World Assistive Technology Day with ATLA (Assistive Technology of Alaska) Thursday, June 4th!
☀️ Virtual Expo (9AM-1PM) Register now: https://shorturl.at/hlL6l
🏠 Hands-On Open House (2PM-4PM)
Explore AT for communication, learning, work, daily living, and more. Discover practical tools that support independence and participation for people of all ages and abilities.
Learn more: www.ATLAAK.org
Celebrate World Assistive Technology Day with ATLA this Thursday, June 4th!
☀️ Virtual Expo (9AM-1PM) Register now: https://shorturl.at/hlL6l
🏠 Hands-On Open House (2PM-4PM)
Explore AT for communication, learning, work, daily living, and more. Discover practical tools that support independence and participation for people of all ages and abilities.
Learn more: www.ATLAAK.org
https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/event/atla-virtual-expo/

Celebrate World Assistive Technology Day with ATLA this Thursday, June 4th!

☀️ Virtual Expo (9AM-1PM) Register now: https://shorturl.at/hlL6l
🏠 Hands-On Open House (2PM-4PM)

Explore AT for communication, learning, work, daily living, and more. Discover practical tools that support independence and participation for people of all ages and abilities.

Learn more: www.ATLAAK.org

06/01/2026

On Saturday, advocates, self-advocates, families, and professionals came together to strengthen their voices and learn how to create change—from schools and healthcare systems to state and federal policy.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Advocacy to the Summit event, shared their experiences, and helped make the day impactful. A special thank you to our partners, presenters, sponsors, and vendors for your support and collaboration.

Together, we're building stronger voices, stronger communities, and lasting change. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

05/29/2026

Join us along with Access Alaska, Inc. for the Anchorage Self-Directed Community Forum as we explore how self-directed services could create more choice, flexibility, and independence for Alaskans. Self-direction allows participants to have greater control over the supports they receive, who provides those supports, and how and when services are delivered. We want to hear directly from the people most impacted as we consider bringing more self-directed service options to Alaska.

The forum will feature two separate sessions designed for different audiences:

Families and Self-Advocates (2:00–4:00 PM): Individuals with disabilities, elders, family members, and supporters are invited to share their experiences, needs, and ideas about what self-directed services could look like in Alaska.

Providers and Care Coordinators (5:00–6:30 PM): Service providers, care coordinators, and professionals are encouraged to join the conversation about opportunities, challenges, and how self-direction could support person-centered care across Alaska.
Your feedback will help shape the future of self-directed services in our state!

Self-Directed Community Forum - Self-Advocates & Family Members

Self-Directed Community Forum for Care Coordinators & Professionals

05/28/2026

As we get ready to head into the last weekend of May - just a reminder that we have our Interpreter Mythbusters online tonight (Thursday) from 6-7 PM.

https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/event/interpreter-mythbusters/

And on Saturday we have our Advocacy to the Summit event from 12-3:30 PM in person.

https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/event/transition-series-finale-advocacy-to-the-summit/

Both events are free and open to the public - all you need to do is complete the online registration form linked above. Hope to see you there!

Learn about advocating at IEP meetings, how state and federal policies impact services, and how families, self-advocates and students can impact change.

05/28/2026

Are you an experienced caregiver supporting a loved one with a developmental disability and interested in growing your leadership skills to help other families?

Stone Soup Group is hosting a virtual leadership training for our Mentor Advocate Partner (MAP) Program on June 6th from 10 AM - 2 PM. This training is designed for caregivers who want to step into a mentorship role - sharing their experience, building advocacy skills, and supporting other parents navigating the Disability journey.

Through the MAP Program, you’ll gain tools, confidence, and leadership training to guide and empower families in your community.

If you are interested in receiving training to support other families caring for loved ones with disabilities, follow the link below to register and learn more.

https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/event/mentor-advocate-partner-map-mentor-parent-training-2/2026-06-06/

05/27/2026

🏠 Join us on June 4th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for an in-person open house at ATLA’s Demonstration Center!
✔ Hands-on AT exploration
✔ Try devices and ask questions
✔ Meet the ATLA team
✔ Interpreters available

1500 W 33rd Ave., STE 120 Anchorage, AK 99503

05/26/2026

We are so excited to partner with Choice Access Interpreting to host “Interpreter Mythbusters”, a virtual session designed to answer common questions about the interpreting profession and the role interpreters play in supporting access.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, student, business owner, healthcare provider, or just curious, this session is for you!
📅 May 28 | 6–7 PM
💻 Free on Zoom
Register here: https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/.../interpreter-mythbusters/

05/25/2026

The Stone Soup Group office will be closed today, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th for our regular business hours. We honor your sacrifices with remembrance.

05/23/2026

The Friendships & Dating Program is just around the corner. This program is open to young adults (ages 18-24) with intellectual/development disabilities and teaches how to create & maintain healthy relationships. Registration is limited so be sure to get your application in ASAP! https://www.stonesoupgroup.org/event/ssg-friendships-and-dating-anchorage/