Podcasts about adaptive arts

Overwhelmed by all the news lately? Us too. That's why Ashley Barlow (@thecollaborativeiep) is back on the show today to breakdown all of the changes to the Department of Education and the impact on students with disabilities. Here's what we're discussing today:​Budget cuts and the impact on early learning for students with disabilities (no more Head Start program in 2026?!)​Pros and cons of school choice and vouchers (What does “welfare for the rich” mean?)​Action steps to make sure your child's educational needs are metWe know that many of these changes have not happened yet, but the current political attitude towards disability has us a little worried. If you're feeling the same way, stay informed and know that we're all in this together.SHOW NOTES​Follow Ashley at @thecollaborativeiep and find her website here.SHOUT OUT​Learn more about The College of Adaptive Arts here and follow them on instagram!SPONSORS​Learn more about Jack's Basket.Learn more about Enable Special Needs Planning.

In This Episode: 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. Adults with Autism Problems In Silicon Valley Educational Opportunities: Lower educational attainment among adults with disabilities, with only 16.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 34.6% for those without disabilities.  Employment Gap: The employment rate for individuals with disabilities is significantly lower (17.9%) than for those without (61.8%), exacerbated by Silicon Valley's competitive tech market.  Limited Accessible Housing: Less than 1% of Silicon Valley housing units are wheelchair accessible, impacting adults with mobility disabilities. About DeAnna Pursai: DeAnna Pursai is a special education teacher and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the College of Adaptive Arts. She has also been named an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver and co-awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma State Distinguished Career/Professional Service Award with CAA Co-Founder and Dean of Instruction Dr. Pamela Lindsay. Deanna grew up with her sister Angel, who has Down Syndrome. This experience taught her how important it is for everyone to have the same chances and to be included. Show Notes: Inspiration Behind College of Adaptive Arts (CAA): DeAnna Pursai shares the story of her sister Angel, who could not access college education due to her disabilities, inspiring the creation of CAA – a lifelong learning community for adults of all abilities. Unique Approach to Education: Unlike traditional educational institutions, CAA does not require its students to read, write, or take tests, making education accessible to adults historically marginalized from higher education. Innovative Startup Culture: Situated in Silicon Valley, CAA is described as a startup disrupting the traditional education model for adults with special needs, with hopes of expanding globally. Angel's Perspective: Angel expresses pride and admiration for her sister's initiative, highlighting the personal impact and broader recognition she has gained through CAA. Curriculum and Programs: The podcast delves into the origins and evolution of CAA's curriculum, which started with arts and has expanded to include a wide range of subjects, catering to the diverse interests of its students. Community and Partnerships: The importance of community support and partnerships is emphasized, highlighting collaborations with local businesses, arts organizations, and educational institutions that have been instrumental in CAA's growth. Impact on Students and Community: The remarkable growth from 12 to over 229 students across 10 states and internationally underscores CAA's significant impact on filling an educational gap for adults with disabilities. Scaling and Measuring Success: The challenges of scaling CAA's impact are discussed, along with the strategies for measuring success, including student enrollment, engagement, and development of workforce skills. Vision for the Future: The future of adaptive education is envisioned as a global initiative, with CAA planning to replicate its model to serve more adults with disabilities around the world. How to Support CAA: The podcast concludes with ways the community can support CAA, including attending events, engaging with social media, and contributing to fundraising efforts to sustain and expand its programs.

DeAnna Pursai and her sister Angel describe themselves as a package deal. A foundational experience growing up in rural Indiana was when DeAnna went off to college, but Angel was left behind due to her disability. After age 22, adults with disabilities age out of national education programs in the […]

DeAnna Pursai is s special education teacher, and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the College of Adaptive Arts. She has also been named an "Architect of Change" by Maria Shriver, and co-awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma State Distinguished Career/Professional Service Award with CAA Co-Founder and Dean of Instruction, Dr. Pamela Lindsay. And her list of accolades goes on and on. Growing up alongside her sister Angel, who has Down Syndrome, Deanna learned the importance of inclusion and opportunities for all, which shaped her life, and sparked her unique mission. Her transformative journey led her to become the Co-Founder of the College of Adaptive Arts in Silicon Valley in 2009. CAA is a place that provides an equitable, lifelong collegiate experience for adults with disabilities, and its remarkable growth has led to serving 216 adults over nine states in person and online, and securing a dedicated space at West Valley College. Tune in to learn about the profound impact DeAnna's sister had on her life and how it sparked her passion, key strategies that have been essential to the success of the organization, the impact CAA has had on the Silicon Valley community, how having a guiding mission and vision has been instrumental to the organization's success, the awe-inspiring stories of CAA students and staff, and how building a robust team cultivates strong community relationships. "We have a really clear vision and mission, and everything we do needs to align with that vision and mission." - DeAnna Pursai Show Notes: DeAnna's CNN Hero story How Deanna's sister Angel was her inspiration to become a special education teacher How people with Down syndrome do not have access to higher education The story of the College of Adaptive Arts, Silicon Valley The CAA and West Valley College collaboration The importance of cultivating community relationships About CAA's outstanding teachers and professors, many of whom have differing abilities CAA's different value proposition -- If you show up amd have a desire to learn, you get full credit The huge impact CAA students have on Deanna's life Opportunities at the College of Adaptive Arts The challenges CAA face as a non-profit in Silicon Valley CAA's mission and vision How having a guiding vision has been instrumental to CAA's success Deanna's dream to become the Special Olympics model for lifelong learning How vulnerability plays a crucial role in the success of CAA College of Adaptive Art's Mission: To provide an equitable, lifelong collegiate experience to adults with disabilities who historically have not had access to a college education. Links Mentioned: West Valley College Donate to CAA.org Connect with DeAnna and CAA: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | CAA Contact College of Adaptive Arts: Address: Swenson Flagship Campus at West Valley College, 1400 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: +1 408 538 3809 Email: info@collegeofadaptivearts.org  

This is where a comedian in Dublin, Ireland has dreamed of his moment. Telling his line of jokes through his Comedy Night act. All Characters are voiced by Elric Atchison Voice Directed by Elric Atchison Executively Produced by Elric Atchison Starting My Dreams is written as a skit for the College of Adaptive Arts's Summer Radio-Play Voice Journeys Around The World. The Skit is written by: Elric Atchison, in cooperation with Nicole Matarangas Music: One Nation- Exile --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elreezyaudioplays/message

SVS sits down with the professors from the College of Adaptive Arts, a non-profit in San Jose that's paving a new path for adults with special needs, to chat about why art and accessibility is important for everyone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/svshakes/support

Ramblings of a Designer podcast is a weekly design news and discussion podcast hosted by Adan Zepeda (twit: @adanzepeda, insta: @adanz.designs) and Terri Rodriguez-Hong (@flaxenink, insta: flaxenink.design). Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Ramblings-of-a-Designer-Podcast-2347296798835079/ Send us feedback! ramblingsofadesignerpod@gmail.com, Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/ramblingsofadesigner Nicole Kim is a Design Operations Leader and Speaker. She has spent working with design teams helping them to execute more efficiently. Nicole is a 12 year veteran of Toastmasters and holds her Distinguished For the past 10 years, she has taught public speaking skills to adults with disabilities at College of Adaptive Arts, a nonprofit college in San Jose.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights DeAnna Pursai, the co-founder of The College of Adaptive Arts. Her younger sister Angel, who has Down Syndrome, helped DeAnna realize that special needs adults could thrive in a creative higher educational program geared to them.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights DeAnna Pursai, the co-founder of The College of Adaptive Arts. Her younger sister Angel, who has Down Syndrome, helped DeAnna realize that special needs adults could thrive in a creative higher educational program geared to them.

Part 2 of our conversation with Erin Sheldon, CEO of Integration Action for Inclusion, focuses on how to stay person centered with augmentative & alternative communication device users. Related Episodes: #49: Person Centered Planning #48: Augmentative and Alternative Communication #34 - Non FAPE? 5 Things to Do Before the IEP Meeting #33 - Homeschooling With a Twist #29 - College of Adaptive Arts #28 - College & High School: A Student’s Perspective  

Person centered planning is not a system or policy but rather a way of thinking. It asks that we momentarily put aside what is currently offered and focus on what is important to an individual with special needs before thinking about what is important for them to fit in the existing system. Our guest is Erin Sheldon who is the CEO of Integration Action for Inclusion, an organization supporting and empowering inclusion advocates.   Related Episodes: #33 - Homeschooling With a Twist #34- Non-FAPE? 5 Things to Do Before the Next IEP Meeting #29 - College of Adaptive Arts #21 - College & High School - A Student's Perspective

The College of Adaptive Arts is a new model of education with a commitment to lifelong learning paired with empowering students to creatively transform the way the world views individuals with disabilities.  Students have 9 tracks of study in which to choose and over a dozen departments of specialty. While diplomas are earned, there is no exit date which allows lifelong access to education. In this episode, the founding directors share the core beliefs driving the mission of CAA and their vision of a future where this model of education for adults with differing abilities can be found on campuses throughout the country. Links to the College of Adaptive Arts and topics mentioned in this episode can be found at www.lomah.org/podcast/29  

The College of Adaptive Arts Came in to Record and discuss their favorite hobbies. The College of Adaptive Arts is a credit college for Adults with Disabilities. www.collegeofadaptivearts.org