WE BELIEVE IN
Empowering People Through Work
Open Avenues has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities in Northwest Arkansas since 1975, helping individuals build skills, find employment, and live with purpose.
Where Ability Works
We believe people with disabilities are a vital part of our community. Our programs meet individuals where they are - building skills, creating opportunities, and supporting each person’s path to work, growth, and purpose.
What We Do
Our programs empower people with disabilities to work, grow, and live with purpose.
Training Center (ADDT)
Hands-on work experience through real production partnerships.
Community Employment
Job placement and ongoing support for success in the workplace.
High School Transition
Helping students prepare for employment and independence after graduation.
Prevocational Classroom (ADDT)
Building foundational skills for independence and employment.
Transportation
Reliable transportation connecting participants to work each day.
Our Impact
100+
participants served daily
in our on-site training center, prevocational classroom, high school transition program, and in community employment programs.
50+
Years Serving Northwest arkansas
by providing employment opportunities and an inclusive community for people with disabilities.
70%
of open avenues participants use our accessible fleet of buses
to get to and from work each day.