ETTA, founded in 1993, provides a full spectrum of services for adults with disabilities
our founders
Aaron and Rickey Bloom founded the Etta Israel Center in 1992 in honor of their friend Mrs. Etta Israel to raise awareness and sensitivity toward people with developmental differences. During his dedicated service to ETTA, Aaron served as board president (1993-1998) and board chairman (1998-2001). Rickey served alongside Aaron as a member of the Board from 1993-2012.
In 2012, ETTA had the privilege of naming its fourth Group Home in honor of the Blooms.
Aaron and Rickey’s commitment to ensuring people with disabilities are included in the vibrancy of Jewish life continues to inspire, drive, and shape our work today.
our mission
ETTA serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, and is one of the premier providers of such services on the West Coast. ETTA’s services include residential housing, case management, employment training and placement, educational services and social services.
ETTA’s mission is to provide programs and services that enable people with disabilities, and the families who love them, to live fully enriched, independent, included and active lives as members of the Los Angeles community. ETTA’s vision is an inclusive, participatory community of people, with and without disabilities, succeeding and growing together.
We enable people with disabilities to achieve greater independence, autonomy and inclusion. We change mindsets, raise awareness, increase sensitivity and provide inspiration. We elevate lives and train leaders. We are a community of hope, warmth, support and expertise.