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In 1982, we started Able ARTS Work with three clients. Today we serve more than 3,000 individuals annually, all over Southern California. Our guiding philosophy “Love before Learning” ensures that each and every one is welcomed and cherished as an individual, and has opportunities every day for self-expression, personal growth and joy.

“Music and art are an everyday part of our clients’ lives, encouraging self-expression while building intellectual and motor skills, choice and decision making, social interaction and personal accomplishment.” 

- Helen Dolas, Founder | CEO

Love Before Learning. Learn for Life.

  • Check out our YouTube channel for Virtual Learning videos created by our incredible staff! Get in touch with your creative side while you're safe at home.

    Click on the header or the computer photo to visit the channel!

  • In a critical effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our clients, staff and communities, Able ARTS Work is closed beginning Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. Rest assured, our incredible team is working diligently to provide alternative methods and minimize interruption of integral services for our clients. We aim to find calm and creativity in this time of uncertainty.

    Please continue to use precautionary measures such as hand washing for 20 seconds, social distancing, etc. as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for your own safety and others. You can find numerous resources by visiting cdc.gov.

    Our administrative staff will be available remotely. Please email us if you have any questions or concerns and stay in touch with us virtually through our social media pages found at the top bar of our website. Click on our "We'll Be Back!" photo to visit our page for COVID-19 resources.
    
    As always, we appreciate your support as we navigate through these difficult times. We will come out stronger as a united community and look forward to reopening our programs & services. Until then, stay safe and healthy, friends!

    Well wishes,
    The Able ARTS Work Team

  • The Able ARTS Work team is working diligently together with regional centers, CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), and government officials regarding health and safety protocols and precautions regarding the COVID-19/novel coronavirus. Able ARTS Work is committed to the health and safety of all our staff, clients, families and community members. For more information on the action and precautions we're taking to address COVID-19 concerns, please click the above title to download the letter shared by our CEO and Founder, Helen Dolas.

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  • ArtBeat Radio is a potpourri of short podcasts featuring ideas, thoughts, and creativity of adults with disabilities.

  • Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.

    Able ARTS Work is currently seeking the following volunteers at each program site:

    - ART Center, Long Beach: office help, updating client files, clerical and organizational assistance - 2 days a week for a few hours
    - TAP II, Gardena: clerical and organizational assistance, cleaning out art closets and assisting in the garden
    - CECA, Hawthorne: regularly scheduled and consistent volunteer, help in the kitchen
    - EPI, Hawthorne: volunteers for classroom assistance, help in the kitchen

    Interested in these opportunities? Click on the photo to get in touch!