dAFi Mission — Energize Disabled Through Art

What is a Hartist? Who do we help?

These amazing folks are adults who are Disabled in the United States and at/near poverty. We provide them with a package or art supplies (for free) once a quarter. This package is meant to inspire them to create and can be all different types of art. You can check out what they pick here (www.disabledartists.org/pick), but please don’t fill out a form… that’s just for them once approved.

Connect

Connect with our community on Discord - https://discord.gg/q9WkTXNYYn … This is where donors and program recipients all join together to share and inspire each other. (Never as active as it could be, so we are always excited for new folks to join)

Other places to check out if you’re looking for inspiration - doesn’t matter if you’re disabled or not
✨ https://www.pinterest.com/DisabledArtists
✨ https://www.youtube.com/@dAFiInspires/playlists
✨ https://www.disabledartists.org/inspire
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter filled with updated information, links and a bit of artistic inspiration
✨ https://www.disabledartists.org/subscribe

🦋 We aren’t run on government grants - we are a nonprofit that is purely grassroots and funded by YOUR donations. We hope you’ll consider donating whatever you can to help us help disabled all across our country. You’re the only reason we can keep going. Thank you in advance for even considering, for we know you have many different places to care for others. 💜

Many clinical research study results conclude creative arts aid in improving the well being of the disabled - help us help them

Are you in our programs (or want to be)

• Hartist Application

  • Open Enrollment in Jan and June

  • We currently have a waitlist in 2026, but apply anyway if you qualify - Disabled on Social Security Disability AND at/below poverty

• Rules of Conduct

  • The conduct of those in our programs and as volunteers matter to us very much. We have zero paid employees and many in our programs.

• https://www.disabledartists.org/calendar

• Helpful Links

Thank you for helping us help others

Here is list of ways art helps. Even if you aren’t disabled, it helps you, too. We just chose to help the disabled, because we felt they could use it most. Specifically adults in the USA who are both disabled and financially challenged.

a few reasons ART HELPS:

**Self-Expression and Identity: Art allows people with disabilities to express their identities, emotions, and experiences in a way that words often cannot. It can be a way to share their perspective on the world, challenge stereotypes, and assert their individuality.

**Therapeutic and Healing: The creative process can be deeply therapeutic, helping individuals cope with pain, trauma, or the challenges associated with their disabilities. Art therapy is widely used to help people manage mental health issues, physical pain, and emotional distress.

**Communication: For some, art can be a way to communicate when traditional methods are limited. It offers an alternative means of expression that can transcend physical or cognitive barriers.

**Advocacy and Awareness: Art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about disability issues. Artists with disabilities often use their work to challenge societal norms, advocate for accessibility, and promote inclusion.

**Empowerment: Creating art can be empowering, giving individuals a sense of agency and control over their narrative. It can foster confidence and resilience, helping them navigate a world that may not always be accommodating.

**Connection and Community: Art can foster a sense of community and belonging. Participating in artistic communities, whether physical or online, allows individuals with disabilities to connect with others who share similar experiences or passions.

People create art when disabled for many of the same reasons anyone creates art… self-expression, communication, and the desire to connect with others. However, for individuals with disabilities, art can also serve as a powerful tool for empowerment, healing, and advocacy. 

As a 501c3 organization your donations are tax deductible

You’re still reading here and we are grateful you care about the well being of others. For more information you can check out our complete menu for the website here at the top of the page or by clicking the 3 lines on the top right of your screen to get to our website menu. If you have further questions, email is the best way to contact us. We are grass-roots and you can contact our chairman, Care Hart, directly at HELP@disabledartists.org