The Arc of Anchorage is a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1957 dedicated to serving children and adults who experience developmental, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues so that they can lead rich, full, satisfying lives of dignity and purpose. The Arc of Anchorage has been accredited through The Council on Quality Leadership (CQL) and CART since 2014. The Arc of Anchorage is a chapter of The Arc of the United States, a grassroots organization with more than 140,000 members who are affiliated with nearly one thousand state and local chapters across the country.