EASTER SEALS ALASKA

What EASTER SEALS ALASKA does

Easterseals Alaska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disability services organization headquartered at 670 W. Fireweed Lane in Anchorage, Alaska, and an affiliate of the Easterseals National Network (the nation's largest nonprofit healthcare organization). Founded in 1946, the organization delivers 79 years of continuous service to Alaskans with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and their families across the greater Anchorage area. The service portfolio spans 16+ integrated programs including Day Habilitation (individual and group), In-Home Care, Personal Care Services, Living Options (Foster Care and Assisted Living Homes), Vocational Support, Respite Care, Chore Services, and Dementia & Alzheimer's care, augmented by educational resources such as a DSP/Caregiver Training Library, mental health screening tools, and a 85-article resource library. The organization serves 7,047 individuals through direct services and reaches 47,280 people through education and referral channels annually, with a reported 97% client satisfaction rating.

The business model is a hybrid of government reimbursement and charitable fundraising. Service revenue is generated primarily through Medicaid waiver programs, standard Medicaid, Veterans Administration (VA) Home Health and Respite contracts, private insurance, and private pay arrangements; over 90% of fundraising dollars are deployed directly to programs. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: clients access services via a single phone number (907-277-7325) and email, with referrals flowing through the Alaska Aging & Disability Resource Center and through a direct VA partnership. Direct service provider pay rates are publicly disclosed at $21-$28/hr across roles (DSP, PCA, HHA, Job Coach, Day Habilitation, Chore Service), reflecting the labor-intensive nature of the model. Distribution is concentrated in greater Anchorage with no stated geographic expansion. The technology stack is deliberately minimal and accessibility-focused (WCAG 2.2 Level AA, Section 508 compliance), with no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary software product, and no API or SDK offerings. Brand identity is anchored in the national Easterseals trademark and supplemented by community-facing initiatives including ES Gaming (an inclusive gaming community on Discord/Twitch) and the 'Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong' podcast.

Name

EASTER SEALS ALASKA

Legal name

Easterseals Alaska

Website

https://alaska.easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Easterseals Alaska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1946, providing disability, senior, and veteran services including day habilitation, in-home care, vocational support, and respite across the greater Anchorage area, funded primarily through Medicaid, VA contracts, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Overnight Respite Care (HSABAGAB), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Senior care
• Veteran services
• Home and community based services
• Vocational support

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Easterseals Alaska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community members. Over 90% of fundraising dollars directly support vital Easterseals programs. Donation methods include online donations, text-to-donate, check donations, matching gifts, honorary/memorial giving, and workplace giving programs.
2. Government Funding (Medicaid/VA): Services are funded through Medicaid waiver programs, Medicaid, Veterans Administration (VA) programs for home health services and respite care, and other government-funded healthcare programs.
3. Private Insurance and Private Pay: Programs may be funded through private insurance or private pay arrangements for individuals and families not covered by government programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Easterseals Alaska delivers home and community-based disability, senior, and veteran services funded primarily through Medicaid waivers, Veterans Administration benefits, private insurance, and donations. Its core paid offerings include Day Habilitation, Group Day Habilitation, In-Home Care, Living Options (Foster Care and Assisted Living), Personal Care Services, Respite, Vocational Support, and Chore Services for Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors, and veterans.

Product overview

Easterseals Alaska is a nonprofit disability services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of care programs focused on helping individuals with disabilities and seniors live independently. The core service offerings include Day Habilitation (individual and group programs), In-Home Care, Personal Care Services, Living Options (foster care and assisted living), Respite Services, Vocational Support, and Chore Services. These services are supported by educational resources including the DSP/Caregiver Training Library, Mental Health Screening Tools, and Resource Library. The organization also operates community engagement programs including ES Gaming (inclusive gaming community) and the 'Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong' podcast. Services are primarily delivered in the Anchorage, Alaska area and are funded through Medicaid waiver, Medicaid, private insurance, or private pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Habilitation Structured day program providing habilitation, skill-building, and community participation activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, typically funded through Alaska Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers.
• Group Day Habilitation Group-based version of day habilitation offering peer interaction and group activities in a center or community setting for individuals with disabilities.
• In Home Care In-home personal care and support services delivered to individuals in their own residences to assist with activities of daily living, primarily for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Living Options (Foster Care and Assisted Living) Residential support services including foster care placements and assisted living arrangements for individuals with disabilities who require out-of-home residential support.
• Personal Care Services Direct personal care assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility) for eligible individuals, typically funded through Medicaid waivers.
• Respite Services Short-term, temporary relief care provided to family caregivers of individuals with disabilities or seniors, allowing caregivers to rest while ensuring continuous care for their loved ones.
• Vocational Support Employment preparation, job coaching, and vocational rehabilitation services that help individuals with disabilities develop skills and obtain or maintain community employment.
• Chore Services Heavy household tasks and maintenance assistance for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to perform them independently, including yard work, snow removal, and seasonal cleaning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% client satisfaction rating
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• NRx GamingsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to bring monthly game nights to the ES Gaming Twitch and Discord communities. Joint community events with live captioning on Twitch.
• Veterans Administration (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with the VA to provide local Alaskan Veterans with Home Health Services and Respite Care. Carol Griffin serves as Director of DVR, PCA, & VA Services.
• LogitechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerES Gaming partner providing gaming accessibility support and equipment.
• Activision BlizzardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerES Gaming partner supporting accessible gaming initiatives.
• Neighborhood LTC PharmacyminorOthersHealthcare partner supporting Easterseals services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hope Community Resources: Alaska-wide nonprofit providing supported living, residential, and community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and traumatic brain injuries. Comparable in service model, Medicaid waiver utilization, and statewide geographic scope.
• Access Alaska: Alaska nonprofit providing independent living, advocacy, and disability support services across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the Mat-Su Valley. Directly comparable as a state-level disability services peer serving overlapping populations.
• The Arc of Anchorage: Anchorage-based nonprofit providing disability services including supported living, employment support, and case management. Directly comparable as a same-geography, same-service-mix peer; multiple Easterseals Alaska team members previously worked at The Arc of Anchorage.
• Easterseals Oregon: Affiliate of the same Easterseals National Network as Easterseals Alaska, providing a similar portfolio of disability, senior, and veteran services under a shared brand. Closely comparable in operating model, funding mix, and service taxonomy.
• Easterseals Washington: Pacific Northwest affiliate of the Easterseals National Network, offering autism services, employment support, and senior programs. Highly comparable as a sibling affiliate operating under the same brand and funding framework.

Broad incumbents

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: Tribally operated health organization providing statewide medical, behavioral, and community health services to Alaska Native and American Indian populations. Comparable as a broader Alaska-wide health and disability services incumbent.
• Providence Health & Services Alaska: Large regional health system operating hospitals, clinics, and home- and community-based services across Alaska. Comparable as a broader healthcare incumbent with overlapping post-acute, senior, and home health capabilities.
• Anchorage Aging & Disability Resource Center: State-administered resource and referral hub for seniors and persons with disabilities in Alaska, and a key referral source for Easterseals Alaska's PCA services. Comparable as a broader public-sector incumbent in the same care-navigation ecosystem.

Others

• National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP): National credentialing and advocacy organization for the DSP workforce. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supporting Easterseals Alaska's staffing model and DSP training library through workforce standards.
• Mental Health America: National nonprofit that powers the anonymous mental health screening tools embedded in Easterseals Alaska's resource library. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem partner whose technology is integrated into Easterseals Alaska's service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100075862517757
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealsalaska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easter-seals-alaska

Compliance3 records

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