dAFi Mission — Energize Disabled Through Arts
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. (note: We’ve recently moved off of Meta platforms to here12/2024)
Do you enjoy a sense of community on YouTube? You can find our Fun’Raising events here on the second Saturday of each month - https://www.youtube.com/@DisabledArtists - over 30% who shop with us in these Fun’Raisers are also differently abled. If you want to participate, check out the calendar below and be sure to fill our your bidform, so you can bid and/or win prizes http://www.disabledartists.org/bidform
Otherwise, check our calendar and see where you fit in - we love all who enjoy art and helping others… https://www.disabledartists.org/calendar
Many clinical research study results conclude creative arts aid in improving the well being of the disabled - help us help them
Energize Disabled Through art
Art, in many ways, transcends physical and mental boundaries, offering a space where creativity and human experience can flourish regardless of one's abilities. We recognize there are many nonprofits who are searching for a cure of various challenges, but many may never see those cures or that relief. The here and now can be so powerful in helping improve the well being of people facing challenges. Help us help them… in the here and now.
CORE VALUES for Disabled Artists Foundation, Inc (dAFi)
Here is a quote in an email to us that touched my soul this year (2025)
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.
How to help us - TAKE ACTION
Are you in our programs (or want to be)
Open Enrollment in Jan and June
Take a look at what comes once a quarter to those who qualify to be a Hartist
An optional program Hartists can Earn Credits to shop for more art supplies
2025 Hauction (here is what they look like)
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.
Nonprofit Partnership Apply or Renew
Each nonprofit that applies must have program members that would qualify if individually applying as a Hartist, both disabled and at/near poverty
Happy Packs (packages that we provide to those in our Happy Pack Program)
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.
Headquarters - donations and/or official matters
dAFi - 16970 San Carlos Blvd. #101-106 Fort Myers, FL 33908
As a 501c3 organization your donations are tax deductible
Contact Us
Click the link above to see many ways to contact us
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 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