For many special-needs adults, education ends after high school or college. The College of Adaptive Arts (CAA) gives these adults education and social opportunities at all ages.
The college, located on West Valley College’s (WVC) campus at 14000 Fruitvale Ave., is hosting its annual fundraiser on Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. Money raised at the event will go directly to the Saratoga-based program.
“More intellectually engaging opportunities need to be out there for adults of all ages and abilities, so that they can nourish their brains and become the best versions of themselves,” DeAnna Pursai, executive director of CAA, said. “We’re hoping to show that other colleges can have this type of model of education on their college campus.”
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenburg will give keynote speeches on how the CAA impacted their lives and the…
