Alpha Resource Center

Parent to Parent Support Through Alpha you can be introduced to other parents who have walked the path you are on, leading to lifelong connections and practical support as you raise your child, teen, or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. Our family support team is made up of parents who “have been there” and who have received specialized training in family support. System Navigation and Referrals Assistance is available to help parents negotiate and navigate regional center, special education, and other systems that serve families and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and other special needs. Most of these are free entitlement-based services. Advocacy Services Advocacy services are provided to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities receive the services they require and the benefits to which they are entitled. Generally, individuals and/or their parents, family members, or friends are encouraged and able to advocate successfully for their needs and interests. When individuals or those acting on their behalf are unsuccessful or in need of further knowledge or experience, Alpha may provide the individual and/or family advocacy services. Katie’s FUNd was established by the Janeway Family in July 2003. It honors the determination and passion for life of Katie Janeway, a 14 year old with developmental disabilities who died tragically while attending camp in 2002. Katie’s FUNd provides social and recreational activities for teens and young adults through Teen Extreme and EXPO. Teen Extreme is for junior high, high school and transition students, typically ages 13 to 22 years of age. EXPO is for young adults, typically ages 22 to 35 years of age. Slingshot is an art studio and gallery for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our studio provides space, materials, and facilitation for each artist to develop an independent and meaningful art practice. Creative expression is a powerful avenue for artists living with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make a contribution to contemporary art.