The Arc of Anchorage

08/05/2025

National Senior Citizens Day is coming up on August 21

At The Arc of Anchorage, we celebrate our senior citizens every day. Their wisdom, strength, and life stories continue to inspire and shape our community. Whether they’re sharing memories, mentoring others, or simply offering a kind word, seniors are at the heart of what makes our community strong.

This week, let’s take time to honor and uplift the elders in our lives. Anchorage has several events planned to celebrate:

Senior Appreciation Ice Cream Social
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave
Enjoy music, games, and free ice cream treats.

Golden Years Celebration – Live Music & Dancing
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W 48th Ave
Dance the night away to classics from the 1950s–1970s.

Healthy Aging Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street
Learn more about Medicare, housing, wellness, and community resources.

Let’s show our appreciation not just on National Senior Citizens Day, but throughout the year.

07/25/2025

🌈Tomorrow, Anchorage celebrates Disability Pride!💛🙌🏽

The Arc of Anchorage and local advocacy groups will come together to encourage and celebrate the uniqueness of our neighbors who experience disability!
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We draw inspiration daily from the people we serve and their families. 💜

🎉 Join us as we share a culture that sees the potential of people who experience disability.

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07/25/2025

Yesterday we gathered to honor and remember our dear friend, Tim. It was a beautiful celebration filled with heartfelt stories, laughter, and cherished memories.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in remembering Tim’s life. Your presence meant so much.

A very special thank you to QDOBA in Anchorage for generously donating catering for the event — your kindness helped make the day even more special.

You are truly missed, Tim — your kindness, spirit, and smile will always be with us. 💙

07/22/2025

♿🌈💜 At the Arc of Anchorage, we proudly celebrate Disability Pride Month! 💛🙌🏽

This month, we celebrate the power, pride, and potential of the disability community. Disability is not something to hide, it’s something to honor, embrace, and uplift! 🧠💪🏽✨

At The Arc of Anchorage, our commitment is grounded in the values that shape our work and our hearts every day:

💙 Respect – We honor the voice, dignity, and dreams of every person.
🧭 Integrity – We lead with honesty, trust, and purpose.
😊 Joy – We find light in every step, celebrate wins big and small, and bring happiness into the lives we touch.

We also draw inspiration from advocates like Selma Blair 🎬🦽, actress and warrior living with Multiple Sclerosis, who continues to speak boldly about her journey:

🗣️ “When I talk about disability, I want it to be seen as a part of the natural diversity of life.” Selma Blair

🎉 Let’s keep pushing for a world that sees disability as a strength, embraces inclusion, and centers love, support, and joy in everything we do.

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07/21/2025

Remembering Tim Slade Nurse for 30 Years at The Arc of Anchorage.
Last week we lost Tim, an amazing man who served the community of The Arc of Anchorage for over 30 years. His dedication, compassion, and quiet strength shaped the care we provide and left a lasting imprint on the people he worked with and cared for.

We will be gathering this Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the gym at our main campus (2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508) to reflect on Tim’s life, share stories, and support one another during this time. We welcome all who knew and admired this incredible man. We hope this time together brings comfort and connection as we honor his memory in the way he would’ve appreciated—surrounded by the people and purpose he cared about most.

Light refreshments will be provided.

07/17/2025

We were honored to present Alasconnect with a leaf on our donor wall in recognition of their generous and ongoing support for The Arc of Anchorage. Every leaf represents a significant gift that helps us grow, and this one represents something truly special.

Thank you, Alasconnect, for being a part of in our community

07/17/2025

Please be on the look out!! Thank you!

07/02/2025

Congress is considering a budget bill that would cut Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion—about 20% of the federal budget—and slash almost $200 billion from food assistance programs like SNAP.

These devastating cuts would:

Make it harder for children and adults with disabilities to access essential services

Threaten home- and community-based care many rely on to live independently

Undermine support for families, caregivers, and rural healthcare providers

Medicaid is a lifeline for thousands of Alaskans—it provides vital therapies, support services, and healthcare access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

📬 Take 2 minutes to contact Alaska’s congressional delegation and urge them to oppose these harmful cuts:

Sen. Lisa Murkowski: https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/contact/email

Sen. Dan Sullivan: https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/contact/email

Rep. Nick Begich III: https://begich.house.gov/contact/email-me

🛑 Your voice matters. Your emails and calls can help stop this bill. Tell them to protect Medicaid and stand up for people with disabilities in Alaska.

Call and email your members of Congress now to protect disability services! https://bit.ly/4nAjzy0

Your calls and messages can stop the dangerous budget bill that’s moving through Congress. This bill would cut Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion, nearly 20% of the federal Medicaid budget. It also includes nearly $200 billion in cuts to food assistance and would make it harder for kids with disabilities to get the services they need.

The House of Representatives is next to vote. We must stop these devastating cuts before it’s too late!

07/02/2025

In observance of Independence Day, The Arc of Anchorage will be closed on Friday, July 4th.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and joyful holiday weekend as we celebrate our nation's freedom and community spirit!

Regular hours will resume on Monday. Thank you, and have a happy 4th of July! 🎆🎇

06/28/2025

You can be part of transforming lives right here in our community. When you donate to The Arc of Anchorage, you’re helping people like Bridger grow, heal, and thrive. Your support makes stories like his possible. Give today and be a part of .

Watch the full video at https://youtu.be/qJ6gM5CYR2c
Donate to The Arc of Anchorage at https://thearcofanchorage.org/

06/28/2025

🌟 As we wrap up the June session of our Summer Work Program, we couldn’t be prouder of our incredible participants! 🎉

Families came together to celebrate the achievements of these hardworking young individuals, who also had the opportunity to share heartfelt speeches about their favorite experiences and the challenges they’ve overcome.

This program gives youth the chance to explore real-world job experiences, build resumes, and practice mock interviews with support from our amazing staff. This summer, participants gained hands-on experience at Bean’s Café, Barnes & Noble, the Senior Center, and the Dimond Mall.

We’re incredibly grateful to our dedicated Integrated Employment Services team for making this program a success, and we’re so proud of all the kids for their growth and determination. 💼👏

And we’re not done yet—we’re gearing up for our July session and can’t wait to welcome a new group of Summer Work Program kids! 🌞💪