Able ARTS Work was established in 1982 as a non-profit organization to provide inclusive programming for individuals with developmental disabilities & autism through the creative arts.
Using the creative arts as a tool, our primary focus is to support artists with disabilities in their creative expression through inclusive community participation. Able ARTS Work also offers a number of programs to meet the needs of the community from health & wellness, arts education to enrichment. Each outreach program values contribution, accessibility, & engagement of people of all abilities & all ages.
Able ARTS Work aims to foster inclusion through creativity, initiative, & expression.
Artbeat Radio (ABR) is a podcast created & led by resident artists & a platform for authentic creative expression, disability advocacy, & community connection.
"(ABR) is a space where our artists lead the creative process, from production to storytelling, while building confidence, connection, & community. Before ABR, there was no platform to showcase the musical & creative voices of our community. Now, we’re not just making media...we’re making change." Heidi, ABR Producer
Our volunteer Board of Directors are passionate advocates of our mission; composed of leaders from the community
with expertise ranging from law, business leadership to music therapy.
Meet the Board Chair of Able ARTS Work:
"What drew me into AAW is the people ... they really live the mission. AAW gives people with disabilities a real platform & voice as artists... (AAW) says your creativity matters, your voice deserves to be heard & the world is richer because you are in it. That kind of love & impact ripples out into the world & I'm proud to be a part of making it happen." - Sarah, Board Chair
The primary mission of Able ARTS Work is to provide lifelong educational, vocational, and therapeutic services through the creative arts for people of all abilities and all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement, and inclusion.
Organization name
Able ARTS Work
Tax id (EIN)
95-3658291
Operating Budget
Large ($1,000,000+)
Mission Category
Arts & Culture, Education, Individuals with Disabilities, Social Services, Physical Health & Wellness
City Council District
District 8
Address
3839 Atlantic AvenueLong Beach, CA, US
Hawthorne, CA, US
San Diego, CA, US