Please note that the Palo Alto CAC does not recommend or endorse any particular organization or program, but includes this information for the benefit of families with special needs kids.
Youth Drama For All, Mountainview, [email protected] or [email protected]
A theater group on the peninsula is taking a new approach to an age old art. It’s called Youth Drama For All and organizers adjust the shows to encourage disabled kids to participate. Past programs.
Angels on Stage, Sunnyvale, [email protected]
Angels on Stage serves the special needs community of Northern California. They provide a skill-based program for children and young adults with disabilities of any type and degree, ages 5-22 while using performing arts as the medium.
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountainview, [email protected]
Students with special needs can explore their creativity with painting, drawing, and sculpture. Although students throughout the special needs spectrum are welcome in all CSMA classes, the Young Artists Club (grade 4 – 8) is created specifically to be a welcoming and comfortable place for students to learn skills and explore different media while working with a special needs art educator.
Art for Well Beings, Palo Alto, 650 776-8297
Art For Well Beings is a studio in Palo Alto that provides a lively and original approach to painting for people with special needs.
College of Adaptive Arts
The College of Adaptive Arts (CAA) is a cutting edge Bay Area nonprofit paving a new path for turning adults with disabilities into successful contributing citizens through the arts. They provide an environment where students can flourish and thrive and continue to push the boundaries of their potential. CAA offers classes in the arts, health, and wellness.