About Us
What is ACCA?
ACCA is a non-profit agency that has served the Fairbanks community since 1946.
It began with a grassroots community effort to assist people needing orthopedic referrals and equipment as well as speech therapy. The agency was known as ‘Alaska Crippled Children and Adults’ and was associated with the Easter Seals Society.
In 1998, the agency adopted a new name, ‘Alaska Center for Children and Adults’. Over the years, programs for individuals with disabilities has expanded to support many areas of the state of Alaska.
Our Approach
Our Mission
Proud Member of
ACCA is one of the proud original members of the United Way of the Tanana Valley, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
Timeline of Our History
Our Board of Directors
Carrie Nash
President
Sam Bush
Vice President
Mandi Hart
SECRETARY
Mandi was born and raised in the Golden Heart City of Alaska. She is a wife and mother. Mandi was in the Early Childhood field for 12 years and loved her work. Mandi’s son is 8 years old and graduated from the ACCA ILP Program.
Janet Daley
Treasurer
Janet is a Certified Management Accountant with many years’ experience in the non-profit sector both professionally and as a volunteer. This includes working in Africa on development and relief projects with individuals from different cultures and covering a broad spectrum of ability, education and health. She is passionate about using her financial and human services skills in serving the community.
Isaac Bush
Member-At-Large
When Isaac was born he was diagnosed with multiple disabilities. The doctors told his parents to love him but accept he would not live long. He has continually surprised medical professionals as he leads a productive life as an active member of the community. Doctors said that he would be non-verbal yet he has done public speaking and advocacy throughout the state. As a young teen, Isaac was a guest page on the floor of the state Senate during one of his trips to Juneau.
