Alaska ABA

By Emily Ice

The Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis (AKABA) was formed in January 2014 and became affiliated with ABAI in March of 2016. Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a goal to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education and practice. Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis membership is open to everyone interested in behavior analysis in Alaska.

Membership benefits include low cost CEUs, discounted registration for AKABA Mini-Conference events, access to private members-only online forum, and updates on legislation and other events related to the
practice and research of behavior analysis in Alaska. Please visit our website (www.alaskabehavior.org) for current events, news, and membership information.

Membership Survey
During 2023, AKABA continued to work on rebuilding and reconnection. Our executive board has focused on re-engagement with our members through a survey and exploration of ideas for change in the future.

Continued Advocacy
Our main direction for advocacy was to facilitate communication amongst members who are helping each other to work directly with the State of Alaska on correcting Medicaid billing issues that have affected providers in the state.

Professional Development/CEUs
This year, AKABA took extra time in planning our first in- person conference in 5 years. We did not hold any specific events this year but are planning for a conference in April 2024. Going forward, AKABA will be focusing on online or hybrid events to better reach behavior analysts.

Annual or Recurring Events
AKABA will hold meetings semi-quarterly in the months of January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December.

Newsletters/Publications
AKABA maintains a members only discussion board through its member management system WildApricot and maintains a Facebook group for disseminating information.

Why is the Chapter Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts?
Behavior analysts in Alaska face unique challenges. AKABA aims to bridge geographical distances and unique challenges within our great state.