2012 Annual Report - Bristol Bay Native Association

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The demand for LIHEAP energy assistance has risen in FY2012. The LIHEAP program expects to serve more
than over 740 households in 28 Bristol Bay villages with energy assistance by September 2012.
The LIHEAP program helps low income qualifying households pay for a portion of their heating assistance
needs. A household may receive only one benefit per year. Eligibility is not solely based on income. Grants are
calculated using a point system based on the Bristol Bay community where you live, fuel type, dwelling type,
household size and income. Each item has a point value. If you have low heating fuel points after all factors are
calculated you may not be eligible for assistance.
BBNA operates a year round program serving all residents of the following communities;
Aleknagik, Chignik Bay, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Clarks Point, Dillingham, Egegik, Ekwok, Ekuk, Iguigig,
Iliamna, King Salmon, Kokhanok, Koliganek, Levelock, Manokotak, Naknek, New Stuyahok, Newhalen, Nondalton,
Pilot Point, Port Heiden, Portage Creek, South Naknek, Togiak, Twin Hills and Ugashik.
The following communities are served by the State of Alaska; Ivanof Bay, Kanatak, Pedro Bay and Perryville.
All applicants must meet federal household income guidelines. The following is the income guidelines for 2013
Household size
Gross Income (In Prior Month)
1 $2,619
2 $3,548
3 $4,475
4 $5,405
5 $6,332
6 $7,261
For each additional household member add $928
Vocational Rehabilitation
The program’s goal is to enable individuals with a disability, consistent with their individual strengths, resources,
priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice to prepare for and engage in gainful employment.
Program services are provided under and individualized plan for employment and may include native healing
services. This consumer driven model of job development is a partnership of trust, respect and understanding.
We work together with other State and community partners to deliver our services efficiently and effectively.
We have traveled to communities to provide direct services, partner with tribal councils, schools and community
members.
The Vocational Rehabilitation Program works closely with several partners to ensure our services address the
needs of the individual with disabilities and employers who hire them. Our partners are; Assistive Technology
of Alaska; Client Assistance Program; Disability Determination Service; State Vocational Rehabilitation Council;
Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education, State Independent Living Council and Tribal Vocational
Rehabilitation Consortium.
We also partner with service providers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our service delivery.
Those partners are Job Center Network, School Districts, Disability Law Center, AK Legal Services, Behavioral
Health and State Vocational Rehabilitation.
Loan Closet
The Regional Loan Closet was created from a $10,000 grant from ACCESS Alaska to provide equipment, material
and supplies for individuals experiencing a disability to remain independent. The coordination of loan closet is
in conjunction with the Senior Center and BBNA Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program and Social Services
Elderly Care Programs.
For more information on any of the Workforce Development Program Services, please contact
Workforce Development at (907) 842-2262 or 1-888-285-2262.
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