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🚨 Big news! 🚨

Self-Direction is coming to Alaska, and this is a huge opportunity for our community.

If you work in the care industry, provide Medicaid waiver services, are a caregiver, or have a family member exploring self-direction options, these events are for you. Learn how self-direction gives participants more choice and control over the supports and services they receive.

Where? At the Valley Public Library, Large Conference Room

🗓 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
For participants, families, and caregivers

🗓 Friday, June 5th
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For care coordinators and Medicaid waiver service providers

Come learn, ask questions, and help shape what self-direction looks like in Alaska.

More info:

[email protected]
800-478-7245

SAIL offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

As we pause for the holiday, we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our offices will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Check out our Sitka Program Director, Joel Hanson, and Jordan Tanguay, Recreation & Employment Specialist, in this morning's interview with KCAW about SAIL's summer opportunities.

SAIL shares outdoor camp opportunities for teens, adults - KCAW SAIL's Sitka program director Joel Hanson joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss this summer's opportunities. Listen here:

As you may have noticed, the City of Borough of Sitka has contracted with K&E Alaska to redo the street outside of the SAIL Sitka office. We are excited to have a new and improved street after the construction is complete. However, during the construction, there may be some impacts with access to our office.

The neighborhood is currently blocked with signs that say "local access only." If you need to access our office for services, please go past these signs. For parking, if you are able to walk up a few stairs, please park in the dentist parking lot at the corner of Lake and Hirst Street.
If you are unable to walk up the stairs, we can offer a few alternatives.
For loan closet requests, we are happy to come out to the parking lot to bring your items, like walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, etc. If you need to come in the office, please drive down Kinkead Street and go past the road closed signs and park either in the gravel next to our ramp or on the street to the north of the ramp (photos attached).
If there are cones blocking Kinkead Street, please give us a call and we will come out to help you.

Traffic flow is subject to change as the construction moves from south of our office to north of our office.

Thank you so much for being flexible during this time. Thank you to the and K&E Alaska for being flexible with us during this time. Give us a call if you have any other questions.

Our newest newsletter is here!

Visit SAILINC.org to read inspiring stories from our community, including Daemon’s ski season success, camp adventures, Disney memories, and so much more!

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Hello Juneau Friends!

Today, Friday, May 8th, our office will be open by appointment only. Please call 800-478-7245 to schedule your appointment.

Loan Closet returns will continue as usual.

To everyone joining our wildlife cruise this evening, we’ll see you soon!!

Hey Sitka!

Adventure is calling, and this summer is packed with opportunities to explore, learn, connect, and grow! From overnight kayak camps and ocean adventures to first aid training and outdoor exploration, these camps are designed for high school youth ages 18–21 with disabilities.

Huge thank you to all the amazing community partners helping make these experiences possible in Sitka! 💙

📞 To learn more or sign up: 907-738-1491
📧 [email protected]

Sitka Friends!

Get ready to be outside and connect with your community!

Whether you're hitting the trails with our Senior Hiking Club, exploring with the Adventure Club, or joining us for our annual Wildlife Party Cruise fundraiser, there's something for everyone.

We can't wait to see you there! For more information or to organize transportation, reach out to Fiona at SAIL at 1-888-487-033.