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Systems change includes legislative work with a focus on identifying possible interventions across program areas. The Disability Law Center will provide systems advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities including legislative analysis, participation on special committees, and appropriate special projects in program areas. The Disability Law Center will:
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Maintain contact and meet regularly with the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, Alaska Mental Health Board, Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board, and the State Independent Living Council.
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Collaborate with the Center for Human Development (Alaska’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service), Independent Living Centers, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Alaska Mental Health Board, and the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education on the statewide efforts to increase compliance with the American's With Disabilities Act.
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Conduct quarterly case reviews to determine recurring client issues that may indicate a systemic problem.
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Assist consumers' and advocates' participation in administrative rule making and legislative affairs by providing direct testimony and/or providing support and assistance to self- advocacy groups such as Key Campaign, People First, and Building Bridges participants.
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Maintain contacts with state agency officials who are responsible for programs affecting people with disabilities, Division Directors, direct services staff and providers of services to people with disabilities in order to improve access to grantee programs.
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