The Arc of Anchorage

12/23/2025

Proof that holiday cheer looks different at The Arc of Anchorage😄
We love it here!

Merry Christmas! Our office will be closed Thursday, December 25, and will reopen Friday, December 26.

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

The Winter Holiday Season is in full swing!
At The Arc of Anchorage we believe this magical season brings togetherness, and allows us the opportunity to share the diverse traditions celebrated by our neighbors and community members.
We proudly embrace the rich cultures of those we serve, their families, and our dedicated staff.
We take this time to learn about and share our unique traditions with one another, fostering connection, understanding & JOY!
Below, you will find an article about winter celebrations from around the world.
In the comments, we invite you to share the special traditions you and your family celebrate this time of year.

The tradition of holding a festival near the winter solstice dates back centuries, and is still observed in many cultures around the world today.

12/10/2025

At The Arc of Anchorage, we celebrate recognition, healing, action, and hope.
We’re building a community where everyone belongs.

🌍Human Rights Day December 10

Today we join communities worldwide to honor dignity, equality, and the right for every person to live free from fear and discrimination.

This year’s theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials,” reminds us that human rights show up in daily acts of respect, safety, compassion, and acceptance.

What Human Rights Look Like Every Day:
• Treating others with dignity
• Respecting identities & differences
• Standing up against unfair treatment
• Creating safe spaces where all belong

Anchorage Events: Vigils, workshops, youth art, and community kindness efforts happening across the city.

❤️Final Message
Human rights aren’t just for one day they’re how we show up every day.
Let’s continue to choose empathy, fairness, and respect. Together, we build a stronger Anchorage.
Human rights begin with us today and every day.

12/09/2025

12/04/2025

✨ Alaska’s Shared Vision ✨
We’re proud to share this meaningful message from the State of Alaska a reminder that, just like a snowball begins with a single snowflake, strong communities begin with small actions, shared purpose, and connection.

At The Arc of Anchorage, we believe in a future where Alaskans with disabilities live the lives they choose with the support they direct. This vision grows when we all come together one action at a time.

Please take a moment to read Alaska’s Shared Vision below. ❄️
Together, we shape what comes next for our community. 💙

12/03/2025

International Day of Disabled Persons recognizes visible and invisible disabilities to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace.
🌟 Fun & Inspiring Facts for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

💡 Did You Know?

1 in 6 people worldwide have a disability. Over 1.3 billion people are growing, learning, and contributing to their communities every day.

The disability community is the largest minority group in the world, and the only one anyone can join at any time.

People with disabilities drive innovation:

Texting, ramps, speech-to-text, and electric toothbrushes all began as accessibility inventions!

Universal design (like curb cuts, captions, and automatic doors) helps everyone, not just people with disabilities.

When communities prioritize inclusion, employment, education, and independence increase for people with disabilities and the whole community benefits.

The Arc network across the U.S. has been advocating for disability rights for nearly 75 years, supporting inclusion, independence, and dignity.

Resources: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Today, we ask you to stand with The Arc of Anchorage and support life-changing programs for Alaskans with disabilities. Every gift (big or small) helps fund job coaching, community living supports, recreation, and more.

Donate now: https://thearcofanchorage.org/
Thank you for helping . 💛

11/28/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month.
Please join us in celebrating the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Established in 1990, it is a time to honor the past, present, and future contributions of the nation's original inhabitants.
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/annual-observances/native-american-heritage-month #:~:text=Native%20American%20Heritage%20Month%20is%20observed%20in,referred%20to%20as%20American%20Indian%20Heritage%20Month.

Native American Heritage Month is observed in November to call attention to the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and of their descendants.

11/26/2025

Congratulations to our $200 Fred Meyer Gift Card Winner! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered! And don’t forget — you can still support The Arc of Anchorage every time you shop at Fred Meyer. Simply link your Rewards Card to The Arc of Anchorage (Org ) to help fund programs for the individuals we serve. 💛

We appreciate your continued support!

11/25/2025

The family of Margaret Ruth Lowe has kindly included The Arc of Anchorage as a suggested organization for memorial donations. If you wish to honor her memory, you can read her obituary or consider a gift in her name for Giving Tuesday.

Obituary: https://www.lastingmemories.com/memorial/margaret-ruth-lowe?obituaries
Donate to the Arc of Anchorage: https://thearcofanchorage.org/

This online memorial is dedicated to Margaret Ruth Lowe. It is a place to celebrate her life with photos, stories, music and other tributes.