Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc.

Basic Information

Address: 3962 Studebaker Road, Suite 206,Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone Number: 562.982.0247
Fax Number: 562.982.0254
Director: Helen Dolas, CEO

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Arts & Services enables individuals with disabilities to use the creative arts to attain their highest realizations and capabilities.
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Developmentally Disabled Adults 18+
Ages for Volunteer: 18+
Hours of Service: 8:30-3:30
Minimum Hours Required: at least 2 hours a month
Days of Service: Monday through Friday, no weekends
Mission Statement:

The primary mission of Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc is to provide life-long learning, community service and career opportunities through the creative arts for people with disabilities in an environment of warmth, encouragement and respect.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1982. Arts & Services enables individuals with disabilities to use the creative arts to attain their highest realizations and capabilities. Arts & Services provides arts-based education and therapy in the areas of communication, community inclusion, psycho-emotional development, positive and adaptive social behavior and basic life skills.

Program History:

established in 1982 with four day programs in the South Bay area of Southern California

Events:

Artbeat for Humanity-micro enterprise featuring student art in collaboration with Remo, Inc.
GO! Store-unique gift shop of hand made goods made and run by ART Center students
Cafe Press-student created items for sale on the net
Artbeat Radio-radio opportunity provided by the LA County Arts Commission and featured on KPFK
George V. Deneff Gallery
Artifact Gallery
Accessible Arts Workshops

Additional Information:

Volunteers are needed at all four of our day programs to assist instructors with their classes, to help students hold an instrument or paint brush, read the paper, or just hang out with. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help with gallery events and fundraising events. Please visit our website for more information or email at the address listed.