Join The Arc of Anchorage for an exciting dance party based on the theme of Cirque Du Soleil! For over six decades, 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. Respect - We honor everyone's heritage, history, experiences and specific personal interests.
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. Respect - We honor everyone's heritage, history, experiences and specific personal interests.
Services
The Arc of Anchorage provides information, advocacy and services specifically tailored to the needs, desires, rights and goals of every person we serve. Ensures all individuals who contact The Arc of Anchorage receive excellent customer care and tracks progress to ensure quality of service. Need to talk to someone about our services?
Sparc is an art studio and gallery that creates opportunities for artists who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. The location and facilities provides a platform for them to engage in self-expression as part of the community. Not only do artists realize their creative potential through the space, but it also provides a retail gallery where the artists with I/DD can take part in selling their own work.
We hope you'll accept our invitation to become a member of The Arc of Anchorage. For just $15, you can be part of creating a better future for all the people served by The Arc of Anchorage. Members elect our agency's Board of Directors and attend an annual meeting. Members help us hold true to our mission, while dreaming big dreams and never settling for second-best.
The Arc welcomes volunteers who wish to work with individuals in one of our programs, such as teaching a class at our Recreation Center. State and federal regulations require a background check for long-term volunteers who interact with individuals who experience disabilities enrolled in our programs and services.
The Arc of Anchorage is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children and adults who experience developmental disabilities or mental health issues so they can lead rich, full, satisfying lives of dignity and purpose. The Arc of Anchorage has been accredited through CARF since 2014.
