College of Adaptive Arts to receive city of San Jose commendation from Mayor Sam Liccardo

When: Tuesday, March 12, 6pm, San Jose City Hall

What: Student Ambassador Curtis Kitaji will speak on behalf of College of Adaptive Arts. He’ll be joined by 15 of his fellow student college students. Watch Curtis’ 1-minute CreaTV PSA here underwritten by Heritage Business Bank.

Why: College of Adaptive Arts turns 10 years old in 2019. It’s the first model of its kind in the country. It’s grown operationally 750% since inception in 2009.

About CAA: College of Adaptive Arts (CAA) provides an equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education. CAA has grown over 750% since inception in 2009. CAA began with 1 musical theatre class, renting space during the day at Capitol Dance Company in south San Jose, with a student enrollment of 12. As of Winter Quarter 2019, CAA offers 45 different classes each week, enrolling a student body of 112, all adults with special needs who are not able to access an accredited Associate’s Degree.

CAA has received an underwriting from Cisco for 4 Bay Area LIFE Segments in 2019:

• The first is an overview of CAA & focus on community partners, including City Lights Theatre Company: Watch Here
  
  
• The second segment focuses on students and families: Watch Here
  
  
• The third segment will focus on CAA Professors and Staff, over half of whom are also adults with disabilities.
  
  
• The forth will focus on CAA turning 10 years old in 2019 and the vision to take this model nationwide to become the Special Olympics-type model for education.

For More Information:
DeAnna Pursai
Executive Director
Cell: 408-394-6816 
Email: deanna@collegeofadaptivearts.org