City programs keep disabled adults engaged

I am forever grateful to all the wonderful, free virtual social events offered through the therapeutic recreation programs offered by the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale for adults with disabilities in Santa Clara County the past year of sheltering in place due to COVID-19.

My 42-year-old son loves the virtual themed dances and karaoke events. Thank you for recognizing the need for continuing to provide social interactions via virtual reality for people with disabilities for their mental and physical health.

To the cities of Santa Clara, San Jose and Sunnyvale, thank you for your vision to include people with disabilities in your recreational programs and to continue this vision even during COVID-19. These are free virtual services allocated through limited budgets. What you offer is so valuable and vital. Kudos to bringing a bright light for people with disabilities.

— Liz Chew, San Jose