SAIL

04/02/2026

Cruise season is peaking over the horizon like that big golden sunset in the graphic, and we are so ready for it!

Join us for our Annual Wildlife Cruise, where breathtaking views meet an amazing goal, supporting personal independence for people in our communities. You’re not just enjoying the evening in a whale watching cruise from our friends surrounded by beauty, great people, and eating yummy snacks … you’re helping our mission, to inspire personal independence in our communities!

Save the date:

Ketchikan – May 2
Juneau – May 8
Sitka – May 15

Get your tickets early: sailinc.org/cruises
$50 per person

Stay tuned for more details as we get closer in each community. We can’t wait to cruise with you!

This Event is Sponsored by Allen Marine Tours, Supporting Southeast Alaska
Through Tourism!

03/30/2026

We’re celebrating a powerful partnership and an even more powerful impact. Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) has received a Member Impact Fund grant through First Bank partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, bringing a total investment of $52,500 into our communities.

This funding helps us continue incredible work, supporting seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with services that make independent living not just possible, but thriving. From in home support to advocacy, education, and connection.

We’re deeply grateful to First Bank and FHLB Des Moines for helping fuel this mission and for believing in the strength of Southeast Alaska communities.

📸 From left: Katelyn Combs (Development Director), Iuliia Segal (First Bank Juneau Regional Manager), Emma Van Nes (Orca Program Director), Sarah Hoerth (V.O.I.C.E Specialist), Michelle Eng (Employment and Recreation Specialist)

03/27/2026

Our Ketchikan office remains closed today, Friday, March 27th, due to weather conditions.

Our team is still here for you and working remotely. You can call 1-888-452-7245 and leave a message, and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Our Ketchikan office is closed today due to weather conditions.

Our team is still here for you and working remotely. You can call 1-888-452-7245 and leave a message, and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe out there!

03/27/2026

Spring is calling… and it sounds like fresh air, creativity, and community!

Join SAIL this April for a variety of activities designed to get you moving, connecting, and creating:

Senior Hiking Club (60+)
Enjoy guided hikes with support, snacks, and gear provided. Transportation available if needed.

Adventure Club (15+)
From climbing to arts & crafts and even a spring camping trip, there’s something for every kind of adventurer.

Watercolor Class
Unwind and explore your creativity in a relaxed evening class at Pat Kehoe’s studio.

Community Activities:

Elder Coffee Time at Centennial Hall (April 8)
Aqua Aerobics at Blatchley Pool (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Senior Lunch (take-out available Tues–Fri)

Some programs have small fees, with scholarships available.
Need transportation, information, or want to register? Call 1-888-487-0333

Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s make April a little brighter together.

03/26/2026

Our Ketchikan office is closed today due to weather conditions.

Our team is still here for you and working remotely. You can call 1-888-452-7245 and leave a message, and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe out there!

03/23/2026

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s calling your name…

SAIL’s Summer Work Program is now hiring Coordinators and Peer Mentors in Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka!

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to build skills, make connections, and be part of something that grows confidence and independence.

🌟 Start planning your summer with intention
👉 Apply at: sailinc.org

Let’s make this summer one to remember.

03/23/2026

📢 SAIL Sitka Office – Limited Hours Alert!

Until April 24, our office will be operating on a reduced schedule as our staff takes time to catch up and prepare for a busy summer. We appreciate your patience!

🕐 Temporary Hours:
Monday | 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday | 9:30am – 12:00pm
Wednesday | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday | Closed

📅 Want to schedule an intake meeting? We're happy to set one up — just leave us a message and we'll get back to you within a few business days.

‍🩼🦯🦽Need the loan closet? Check our website for open hours before stopping by.

Thank you for your understanding. We'll be back to full speed soon! 💙

03/21/2026

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to for rocking with us, their team donated amazing socks to our staff featuring designs from !

These aren't just socks, they're a celebration of inclusion, individuality, and the beautiful differences that make our community stronger. Every colorful pair is a reminder that we're better together.

Now it's YOUR turn! Show us your most fun, wild, or mismatched socks, post a photo, tag us and let's celebrate together!

03/20/2026

Small Change, BIG impact.
This new changing station removes a significant barrier, fostering a more inclusive community.

New universal changing table — the first at a public facility in Juneau — an example of ‘a seed being planted’ that may spur further growth on issues affecting the disabled, advocates say.

03/20/2026

Police seek help locating missing 17-year-old boy in Juneau

Police say Michael Northern Miller was reportedly seen on Thursday evening at about 11 p.m. in the Mendenhall Valley near Jerry Drive.

03/18/2026

The 2026 PFD filing deadline is approaching fast, and it is the easiest way to make an impact in your community!

When you PICK.CLICK.GIVE. When filing your PFD application, you’re helping us create a more inclusive Southeast Alaska, where everyone has access to opportunities, adventure, and independence. Thank you!

03/16/2026

Disability rights are not special rights. They are human rights.

Every person deserves the freedom to live, work, participate in their community, and dream without barriers. When we remove obstacles for people with disabilities, we create stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

Join advocates, community members, and allies for the March to the Capital & Key Campaign Rally as we come together to stand up for disability rights across Alaska.

📅 Wednesday, March 18
🕚 11:45 AM
📍 Meet at Sealaska Heritage Plaza

This year’s priorities are:
• Build a system that doesn’t need a waitlist.
• Serve more kids ages birth to three in the Infant Learning Program.
• Require universal changing spaces in public buildings.
• Modernize Alaska’s guardianship statute.
• Improve access to transportation.

Your voice matters. Advocacy matters. Community matters. Let’s show up together and continue building a world where accessibility, independence, and opportunity belong to everyone.