FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JDS CREATIVE ACADEMY RECEIVES VAN AND COMPUTERS FROM
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS
Riverside Transit Agency Transfer’s Van Type II
Riverside Information Technology’s Digital Equity Program Donates Computers
Van and Computers Support Launch of JDSCA’s Innovative Autistic & Apprenticeship
Workforce Development Programs
Temecula, CA (November 6, 2017) - On October 6, 2017, Riverside Transit Agency transferred a type II passenger van to JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA). Previously used for Dial-A-Ride, the van will now be used by JDSCA to shuttle their clients with disabilities between public bus stops and JDS Studios. Additionally, on October 25th, Riverside Information Technology’s Digital Equity Program donated five desktop computers with accessories to JDSCA.
The shuttle and computers will support JDSCA’s video production program which teaches autistic young adults video and film production for workforce development. This groundbreaking program is in partnership with Inland Regional Center and will be based off their state approved apprenticeship. The goal is to provide job training to autistic young adults who wish to pursue a future in the visual, performing or digital arts, or learn cross-training skills for career opportunities in other industries.
Currently, two autistic young adults are working at JDSCA learning job skills. With the addition of the van, JDSCA can now ramp up the program and accommodate more program participants.
“This van will be a great asset to JDSCA,” said Diane Strand, JDSCA Founder. “The closest bus stop is over half a mile away but that is now no longer an issue. We will also use the bus for our production training so that we can take those with disabilities to location shoots.” JDSCA is very thankful to the assistance provided by Doug McAllister and the Economic Development Coalition.
The donated computers came from RIVCO Connect, a Riverside County initiative, supported by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Executive Office, and led by Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT). Steve Massa, Economic Development Coordinator for Riverside County, initiated the introduction to help spur the donation.
“Initially, we only had two computers, which was not enough for the type of video program we want to do,” said Strand. “These additional computers will be used for administration, hands-on training, and video editing. We’re really excited to see our vision coming together, thanks to these generous donations.”
Thank you
Diane Strand
JDS Creative Academy - Nonprofit 501c3
Founder & Proudly serving as Board Chairman
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