Disability Services in Anchorage, Alaska
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Anchorage, Alaska. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Anchorage
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Anchorage
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Anchorage. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Alaska. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Statewide programs serving Anchorage
These serve every county in Alaska, including Anchorage.
- Center for Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Law Center of Alaska (800-478-1234). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education (907-269-8990). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology of Alaska ((907) 563-2599). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Stone Soup Group (907-561-3701). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Alaska
- Bethel Census Area
- Aleutians West Census Area
- Bristol Bay Borough
- Aleutians East Borough
- Chugach Census Area
- Dillingham Census Area
- Hoonah Angoon Census Area
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough
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