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Adults with Disabilities Gain an Edge at College of Adaptive Arts
The lively Saratoga program serves students facing intellectual and developmental challenges - Los Gatan
Saratoga nonprofit tees off for students with disabilities
Golf Fundraiser for College of Adaptive Arts set for April 17
-- The Mercury News
Saratoga Non-Profit Tees Off for a Good Cause
College of Adaptive Arts will hold its annual golf tournament fundraiser April 17 at Santa Teresa Golf Club -- Patch.Com
Student with disabilities, once bullied, now leads class in kindness at South Bay college
Bay Area Proud - NBC
College of Adaptive Arts Empowers Students to Reach Their Goals
San Jose Mercury News WishBook 2024
San Jose Barracuda Take the Ice for a Cause
San Jose Mercury News
Mama’s, Motors & Mother’s Day Tribute Video from our community partners at the School of Art & Culture at MHP.
Watch VideoCollege of Adaptive Arts Welcomes Our New Executive Director, Nicole Kim.
Watch VideoSaratoga's College of Adaptive Arts on KTVU's ZipTrips
Watch VideoAdult Autism: Education Gap for Adults with Autism in Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley, adults with disabilities face challenges, including lower educational attainment (16.4% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 34.6% of non-disabled individuals), leading to a stark employment gap (17.9% vs. 61.8%), magnified by the competitive tech market. Additionally, less than 1% of housing units are wheelchair accessible.
College of Adaptive Arts Students with Disabilities Gain Leadership Skills
KRON-TV News Segment 4/4/24
Major Pain Podcast
The College of Adaptive Arts Is Providing Continuing Education for Adults With Disabilities
Success Magazine - How 3 Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals On a Patch to Success
Read MoreEmpowering Diverse Minds: College of Adaptive Arts' Trailblazing Journey
Read MoreSanta Clara County setting up advisory board within disabled community
Santa Clara County is asking members within the disabled community to serve on a new advisory group focused on disability issues.
College of Adaptive Arts co-founder DeAnna Pursai was recently selected as one of the profiles for the prestigious Human Atlas project.
Human Atlas projects are research-based, interdisciplinary explorations of the people of a specified geography. They are built on an extensive nomination process from a carefully curated group. These individuals profiled are championing and driving social impact in all its forms: from public servants to entrepreneurs, from non-profit leaders and activists to artists and scientists.
Dr. Pamela Lindsay Selected as a 2024 AARP Purpose Prize® Award fellow
National award recognizes people over the age of 50 who have had a positive impact in their communities
Saratoga’s College of Adaptive Arts earns $2.2 million in state funding
Nation’s first special needs college to create educational model for campuses across country
Congrats, College of Adaptive Arts you're a top-rated nonprofit!
Your organization has achieved Top-Rated status for 2023 from your community on GreatNonprofits. You are among the distinguished few to receive this community endorsement. Keep up the great work!
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Non Profit Stories Podcast
Saratoga’s College of Adaptive Arts gets $250,000 from county budget
Funds to be used for federally accredited apprenticeship program
CAA is featured in the latest edition of DIVERSEability Magazine
Reimagining Educational and Vocational Opportunities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (page 71)
College for disabled is adapting to success at Saratoga campus
The Mercury News
Saratoga Non-profit Leader Honored as District 15 "Woman of the Year"
Patch.com
CNN Heroes Social Feature
CAA’s Oldest Student Bob Rahn
CNN Heroes – April 2021
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Watch VideoWomen at Work - Purdue Alumni
Read MoreThe Give Back Economy Spotify Podcast
Listen to this episode from Give Back Economy on Spotify with CAA Co-founder Dr. Pamela Lindsay. The Giveback Podcast features over 100 interviews from social innovators from all over the world.
Learning for All Abilities - ABC 7 David Louie
Watch VideoReference Point - College of Adaptive Arts - Part 1
Watch VideoReference Point - College of Adaptive Arts - Part 2
Watch VideoLocalish
The College of Adaptive Arts opens new location at Saratoga's West Valley College
BayAreaLIFE: San Jose's CAA Continues to Grow and Thrive
Watch VideoBayAreaLIFE Storyworthy Segment - Learn about the inspiring college model
Watch VideoBayAreaLIFE: College of Adaptive Arts Professors Empower Students
Watch VideoBayArea LIFE: Local College Helps Adults with Disabilities Reach Full Potential
South Bay college helps adults with disabilities reach potential
1% For Good - College of Adaptive Arts
Watch VideoBay Area Women Magazine: Meet Pamela Lindsay, Co-Founder/Dean of Instruction, College of Adaptive Arts
Read MoreBay Area Women Magazine: Meet DeAnna Pursai, Executive Director, College of Adaptive Arts
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Watch VideoOKLaw: San Jose’s College of Adaptive Arts delivering lifelong learning for adults with special needs
Read MoreCollege of Adaptive Arts delivers lifelong learning for adults with special needs
Watch VideoCollege of Adaptive Arts CreaTV PSA
Watch VideoSan Jose Mercury News: San Jose Dance Teacher Finds Calling Teaching Students with Disabilities
Latizmo helps San Jose teacher give students with disabilities strength
The Three Tomatoes Blog: College of Adaptive Arts
SF LIFE: Gabrielle Union, College of Adaptive Arts, Cashmere, Corgis
CAA 10 Year Anniversary White Board Animation Video
Watch VideoSan Jose Mercury News: Adults with disabilities learn to perform at college of their own
Adults with disabilities learn to perform at college of their own
Land of Milk and Honey Podcast: College of Adaptive Arts
#29-College of Adaptive Arts. This show is part of a 12 episode education series.
# University of Illinois: Alumna Starts College of Adaptive arts to Make a Differing in the Lives of Diverse Learners
Read MoreArts Education for Everyone
Painting, music, dance - anything you would expect to find at a performing arts college you can find at CAA - but they teach it in a way that allows people with differing abilities to comprehend, achieve and grow to their full potential.
Adults with disabilities learn to perform at college of their own
Members of the Children's Touring Puppetry Ensemble from the College of Adaptive Arts perform during a puppet show at the Morgan Autism Center in San Jose, Calif.
CBS BaySunday: College of Adaptive Arts
Watch VideoCollege of Adaptive Arts in San Jose helps adults with special needs to get a higher education
College of Adaptive Arts in San Jose is paving the way for every special students to pursue a higher education
Go inside the school offering adults with special needs the college experience they were missing
San Jose, California (CNN)Growing up in rural Indiana, DeAnna Ellenberger Pursai and her sister, Angel, were constant companions and playmates. Only a year apart in age, they called themselves twins.
College of Adaptive Arts Has New Location
Watch VideoNorth Coast Medical Interview with Pamela Lindsay, Co-Founder, College of Adaptive Arts
College of Adaptive Arts, furthering education and therapy compliance
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