Upcoming Community Events

July is Disability Pride Month. All are invited to the Disability Pride Celebrations in Kenai and Anchorage—fun, inclusive events that honor the diverse talents and contributions of people with disabilities in our community. The celebrations are part of Alaska’s statewide Disability Pride festivities, and it’s all about promoting awareness, accessibility, and joy for everyone.

Kenai Disability Pride

Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Soldotna Creek Park, Soldotna

Anchorage Disability Pride

Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage

The Anchorage Education Association invites you to an inspiring Diversity & Inclusion event: Crip Camp—a free screening at Bear Tooth Theatrepub of the acclaimed documentary that sparked conversations about disability rights and activism.

Crip Camp tells the powerful story of a 1970s summer camp that became the birthplace of a movement, ultimately transforming lives and laws across the country. The movie begins at 12:30pm and will include the film screening, followed by a community-led discussion, games, and free pizza and salad catering.

In honor of Disability Pride Month, Bear Tooth Theatrepub will be hosting a showing of the movie, The Ride Ahead, directed by Dan Habib and Samuel Habib. Part of the proceeds of this event will benefit Hope.

In this movie, Samuel Habib wants to date, leave home, go to college. But he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. Determined to find his path forward, he seeks out guidance from America's most rebellious disability activists. Will they empower him to launch the bold adult life he craves?