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Project

Pathways to Partnership (PTP) - Disability Inovation Fund (DIF)

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Karen Heath, MS
[email protected]
907-264-6273

Project Description:

The overarching project goal is: Increase the number of Alaska youth and other individuals with disabilities who are competitively employed through innovative and collaborative programs involving key agencies and organizations. The key activities by both the sponsor agency and the subrecipient organizations, involve leadership training, peer support, mentorship, apprenticeship opportunities, financial literacy classes, and a centralized website tying all of the services and opportunities together.

Keyword(s):

Transition Age Youth, Disability Inovation Fund

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State