Our Story
In 1957, a group of parents in Anchorage wanted more for their children who experienced disabilities and had special needs. They formed a preschool that over time evolved to become the non-profit that is now known today as The Arc of Anchorage. From birth to old age, The Arc of Anchorage has a full array of programs and services for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We work with our community and strive to create inclusion and to empower those we serve in all aspects of their lives.
The Alaskans we serve and their families are free to choose disability services that best meet their unique needs. We recognize each person we serve has specific dreams, ambitions and interests, as well as aptitudes and abilities apart from the disability they experience. Our programs and services are individually tailored to meet the needs and goals of each person we serve, and their plan of care.
Our Mission: To encourage and celebrate the potential of people who experience disabilities.
To learn more about The Arc of Anchorage, visit https://thearcofanchorage.org/about/.
The Arc of Anchorage reserves the right to remove postings on our Facebook wall that are off-topic, inappropriate, offensive or promoting a product, company or an individual seeking profit. The Arc of Anchorage is a registered 510(c)3 non-profit organization with the IRS; our EIN is 92-0028571.