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ALASKA

Interview Notes (March, 2003)

On March 21, 2003 we spoke with Art Arnold, State SPED Director.

• He is not aware of any AK laws requiring publishers to provide materials in accessible formats

• Instructional materials for the deaf/blind are produced through an initiative with the Alaska Deaf/Blind Center in Anchorage through a contract with the state Dept. of Labor; they provide K-12 materials

• Re: LD kids and kids with physical limitations, the state library and the Medicaid office does a lot in terms of assistive technology and supportive devices for kids who need them

• Very unique state because of large rural populations. Students in need of accessible materials may be geographically isolated, which can affect their ability to seek needed services.

Links and Contact Information

Department of Education: http://www.educ.state.ak.us/

Special Education: http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/

Alaskan Statutes and Laws regarding Special Education: http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/Legal/AKStatutesRegs.html

Special Education Handbook: http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ProceduresManual.html

Contacts

Arthur Arnold, Director, Special Education
Tel. (907) 465-2972
E-mail: art_arnold@eed.state.ak.us

Nancy Mathis, Special Education Program Manager
Tel. (907) 465-8702
E-mail: nancy_mathis@eed.state.ak.us

Jerry Sjolander, Special Education Director, Anchorage Schools
Tel. (907) 742-4236 or (907) 742-4289
E-mail: sjolander_jerry@asdk12.org

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