SUMMER CLASSES
The Summer Courses are available for online registration.
Join The Arc of Anchorage for an array of exciting classes and recreational activities. Spend time with friends, or learn fun things and meet new people!
OUR MISSION
To encourage and celebrate the potential of people who experience disabilities.
For 65 years, The Arc of Anchorage has been a family-focused, grassroots organization.
The Arc of Anchorage has a full array of disability services from birth throughout life for Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral and mental health challenges. We provide choices in disability services that best meet the unique needs of those we serve. We recognize each person has dream and goals, ambitions and interests, as well as aptitudes and abilities apart from the disability they experience.
Our Core Values
Respect – We honor everyone’s heritage, history, experiences and specific personal interests.
Integrity – We do the right thing.
Joy – We seize opportunities to create adventure and fulfillment in all aspects of life.
Our Vision
To be a community that recognizes and embraces people of all abilities.
Latest News
Pick.Click.Give. in 2022! PFD Applications are Due March 31
Are you an Alaskan resident and eligible to apply for the Permanent Dividend Fund this year? Alaska’s Pick.Click.Give. program allows Alaskans to designate any amount of their dividend check to a registered charity in Alaska. The Arc of Anchorage is a non-profit organization in Anchorage serving Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and behavioral...
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Happy New Year From The Arc!
Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy new year filled with joy and hope, and of course,...
New! Housing Options Website Now Available
Are you or someone you know looking for safe and supportive housing options in the Anchorage area...
Wishing you a happy, safe Memorial Weekend from your friends at The Arc of Anchorage! In observance of the holiday, we will be closed Monday 5/29/23 and will be open on regular business hours on Tuesday 5/30/23.
Congratulations Ruth, on your first day on the job! Can’t wait for you to make us sandwiches!! We are so proud of you!
Project SEARCH
Anchorage School District
The Arc of Anchorage
Providence Alaska
Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education
What a pleasant and comforting smile!! 😊 😊
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
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Beautiful original stained glass by The Arc of Anchorage board member Neil HIckok.
Your artwork is amazing Neil!
Neil, you are so talented!
I love it!
Wow that is beautiful.
Amazing!!!
CALL TO ACTION!!
Please contact your Alaska State House representative (call or email or both) - akleg.gov/house.php
Here's a sample testimonial - please make it your own!
Hi! My name is _______ I live in Anchorage and Rep. _____ and Senator _____ represent me (or you can share your district numbers).
I currently work with people with (or we have a family member who has) intellectual disabilities and am very concerned about the stability of the community providers. It is very important to me that Alaskans with disabilities have adequate work force to support them. This will only be accomplished if the rates of reimbursement to providers providing critical services are sufficient to attract and retain workforce. In addition to what the Governor has in his budget - I fully support additional funds being added to the budget to provide funds to accomplish this task. If the network of community providers fails the options for people with disabilities is far more restrictive and expensive impacting not only the person but the state budget as well.
Thank you for prioritizing these critical services!"
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Happy Nurses Week to all of the nurses who make a difference every day!
At LifeMed Alaska, we are proud to work with a team of dedicated nurses who provide high-quality care to our patients and communities.
We appreciate their hard work, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence.
Join us in celebrating our nurses and the nurses throughout Alaska by leaving a comment below or sharing this post with a nurse you know that is making a difference.
#lifemedalaska #alaskaproud #nursesweek #youmakeadifference
Life med is awsome thanks for being a big help for getting my x care giver the brat out of PAMC ya know Bonnie Sue McGregor and taken her to ARH
Bright Suns!
Come join us Friday, May 26th for our Star Wars Dance featuring 907 Star Wars! It will be from 6 PM to 8 PM at The Arc of Anchorage. We will be serving chili and cornbread then for dessert - it will be Star Wars themed! It will be $10 for entry 😊
Can't wait to see all of you!