Upcoming Community Events

All are invited to the Disability Pride Celebrations in Kenai and Anchorage to honor the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These fun, inclusive events honor the diverse talents and contributions of people who experience disabilities in our communities. The celebrations are part of Alaska’s statewide Disability Pride festivities, all about promoting awareness, accessibility, and joy for everyone.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress on July 26, 1990, establishing America’s commitment to end discrimination against people with disabilities. Disability Pride means accepting and honoring each person's uniqueness and seeing disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Alaska’s Disability Pride celebrations hope to bring this message to all our Alaskan friends and neighbors, and to raise awareness of the significance of the ADA.

In honor of Disability Pride Month, you're invited to join us for Hope Studios' Second Saturday Event at Ravens Ring Brewing Co, featuring an art exhibit by the talented local artists from Hope Studios. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists in person, connect with fellow art lovers, and experience the creativity and energy of our community.

The art will remain on display at Ravens Ring for the entire month of July, giving you the chance to enjoy and purchase these one-of-a-kind pieces at your convenience.

So, like, totally grab your friends and join us for the ultimate 80's Sing-Along Brunch on Saturday, July 18 from 11:00am –2:00pm!

If you're still totally preoccupied with 1985, this is your moment to shine. Whether you're rocking big hair, neon, shoulder pads, or leg warmers, get ready to belt out all the songs you know by heart. Let's Rock This Town as we transform 907 Alehouse & Grill into the hottest sing-along spot around and turn every table into center stage!

Hungry Like The Wolf? Every ticket includes an amazing brunch buffet. (All beverages & additional menu items available for purchase.) Just Wanna Have Fun? We’ll keep the fun flowing with door prizes, three totally tubular hours of music, and enough nostalgia to make you want to tell everyone to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

No microphones, no pressure, no judgment—as if!—just a room full of people singing together and reliving the decade that gave us mixtapes, roller rinks, MTV, Pac-Man, and some of the greatest songs from the best decade EVER!

Grab your Aqua Net, tease that hair, pull out your acid wash jeans, wear neon everything, and get ready for a brunch where The Heat Is On and everybody’s working for the weekend. We'll be serving retro vibes with a side of synth-pop!

Celebrate the artistic talents of people with disabilities at Disability Expo Day at the Alaska State Fair!

Visit the Shining Abilities Craft Fair, where you can buy products made by talented creators with disabilities, and discover a variety of resources through information booths, a calm sensory area, and interactive sensory activities. Connect with agencies, community organizations, and family supports to obtain disability-related information.

If you or someone you support would like to attend the Disability Expo, visit the NEW events building (purple gate area) on August 24 from 11am – 4:30pm and help support the artist entrepreneurs and disability advocates, and get information about community resources and opportunities.

Building on the momentum of past events, the conference will once again bring together partners from across Alaska to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and build partnerships in support of Trust beneficiaries. Attendees can expect engaging sessions, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities to connect around solutions that improve access, outcomes, and quality of life for Alaskans served by the mental health and disability care system.