College of Adaptive Arts

This is a wonderful article by Tylor Taylor at The Outlook Newspaper on Susan Fish, community leader and longtime CAA supporter. Susan has been such an instrumental force for our school, and we are so thrilled to see all her efforts spotlighted in this story.

Our next blog installment features CAA Student Brighid Kohl.

Brighid was instrumental in creating the You Are Not Alone (YANA) club at CAA. It became so popular that now it is an official class where students check in on each other, take care of their mental health, and help support each other. We are so grateful for Brighid's important contributions and her efforts to create a safe space for all our students.

https://www.collegeofadaptivearts.org/where-the-system-ends-caa-begins-we-built-the-college-we-couldn-t-find-story-16-caa-student-brighid

Where the System Ends, CAA Begins. We Built the College We Couldn't Find. CAA Story #17: Student Brighid Brighid has been a CAA student for the past six years and was instrumental in the founding of CAA’s popular You Are Not Alone (YANA) group. 

Reserve Your Virtual Seat for The Lonely Tower!

This free one hour in-class performance is a great way to spend your lunch hour and support our CAA students. "The Lonely Tower" is a casual, yet fun, performance which students came up with themselves!

🕛 When: Tuesday June 16th, 12 PM - 1 PM PDT
📍 Where: CAA's Dance Floor at West Valley College and on Zoom
🔗 How: RSVP below to reserve your spot in the Zoom Room!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegeQdP-SH6d7upgqIW6sjB7foNqdWvOJESaOFFxMQjYQkCjA/viewform

CAA has launched a new giving campaign in honor of our dear board member, Joe Siecinski, who unexpectedly passed away in April.

Joe was CAA's longtime business mentor and supporter from day one. He helped us grow and scale as an organization and believed that if CAA could raise $1 for every $1 of a student's tuition, that we would be in a financial position to be sustainable and replicable. So, in his honor, we have launched this very personal fundraiser with the goal of raising $150,000 by June 30, 2026.

We are so incredibly grateful to all those who have donated so far. Your contributions are truly changing the life of so many students with IDD who long to pursue higher education opportunities.

Click here to learn more: https://givebutter.com/1For1

$1 for $1: Tuition Fundraiser By College of Adaptive Arts

Thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to help with our Paint Prep day!

The big paint days are going to be June 22 – 27, and we still have sign ups available, so please help spread the word in your communities. The old adage is quite true – many hands make light work! To sign up, visit the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEA623ABF4C61-63175087-caapainting #/

Our latest blog post is about CAA board member Ravinder Lal, a small business owner and chamber member who is always looking for ways to help in his community. As the owner of 5 different UPS stores, Ravinder donates not just his time, but also many materials and services to the school. His personal experience with loved ones navigating their own disability inspired him to begin working with CAA, and we are forever grateful for all he does.

Where the System Ends, CAA Begins. We Built the College We Couldn't Find. CAA Story #16: Board Member Ravinder Lal Ravinder Lal has been an active board member at CAA for many  years, but has been an integral part of CAA since the beginning. 

Save the Date for CAA's 2026 Graduation!

Join us as we celebrate the amazing achievements of CAA's Class of 2026! Family, friends, and supporters are invited to this special afternoon of community and celebration. Guests are free, but advance registration is required.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Mission College - Central Plaza
3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA

Click the link below to RSVP!

https://givebutter.com/caa-2026-commencement-celebration-5rmmno

Grab your paintbrushes and join us for a fun and meaningful week of teamwork and community service!

📅 Dates: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ Flexible Options: Half-day or full-day slots available

CAA needs some extra hands to be part of a painting team and help refresh our spaces. Whether you come for a few hours or a few days, every helping hand makes a difference. Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEA623ABF4C61-63175087-caapainting #/

Check out all these amazing CAA students in action! Whether it's taking part in dance classes, art, fitness, or technology, our students are loving the opportunity to follow their passion, grow, and learn at their own pace. Keep up the great work, Cardinals! ❤️💛

Please enjoy our latest blog post on longtime student Jonathan N. If you've ever watched the CAA cheer team, you've probably seen Jonathan there front and center with a smile that lights up the room. He is a stellar performer and wonderful student ambassador for our school. According to Jonathan, CAA has given him a community that has helped push him to grow and develop new goals.

Where the System Ends, CAA Begins. We Built the College We Couldn't Find. CAA Story #15: Student Jonathan N. After finishing the special education programs in high school, Jonathan Nguyen was able to find a job and fill his time working. And he was content doing so, until he realized that he wanted to push himself and that he was not done learning.