From JDS to Kenya: Diane and Scott’s Trip Recap

From JDS to Kenya: Diane and Scott’s Trip Recap

From JDS to Kenya: Diane and Scott’s Trip RecapDiane Strand
Published on: 06/11/2026

Diane and Scott Strand took JDS Creative Academy’s mission of inclusive arts education to Kenya. Meet the people, the work, and the moments that moved us.

JDS Creative Academy KenyaDiane Strand KenyaScott Strandinclusive arts educationcreative pathwaysworkforce development through the artsnonprofit arts organizationTitle 17 job training programautism inclusionFlossie’s Autism Houseempowerment through the artsJDS Creative Academy Temecula
Read more
Two Books, More Ways to Explore Your Creative Potential

Two Books, More Ways to Explore Your Creative Potential

Two Books, More Ways to Explore Your Creative PotentialDiane Strand
Published on: 05/11/2026

Explore Diane Strand's #1 Amazon bestseller CreativePreneur and its companion anthology, and discover how the tools of the arts can help you grow your business.

CreativePreneur bookDiane Strand authorCreativePreneur Anthologycreative entrepreneurshipTools of the Artsbooks for creative entrepreneursJDS Creative Academy TemeculaWorkforce Development Through the ArtsInclusive Arts EducationEmpowerment Through Visibility
Read more
Creativity Takes Center Stage: Inside Our Classes and the Road to the Winter Showcase

Creativity Takes Center Stage: Inside Our Classes and the Road to the Winter Showcase

Creativity Takes Center Stage: Inside Our Classes and the Road to the Winter ShowcaseDiane Strand
Published on: 02/11/2026

From scriptwriting and filmmaking to backstage production and musical theater, see how JDS Creative Academy classes come together for our Winter Showcase, December 19 to 20 in Temecula.

JDS Creative Academy TemeculaWinter Showcasescriptwriting classesbackstage productionmusical theater classesVideo Production Classes Riverside CountyPerforming Arts & Acting ProgramsDigital Arts Training CaliforniaInclusive Arts EducationWorkforce Development Through the Artsacting classes Temecula
Read more
Entertainment on the Spectrum: Lessons We Learned at 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕®

Entertainment on the Spectrum: Lessons We Learned at 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕®

Entertainment on the Spectrum: Lessons We Learned at 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕®Diane Strand
Published on: 08/10/2026

Aarti and Subodh Garg joined DigiFest® Temecula for Entertainment on the Spectrum, sharing insights on autism, reality TV, inclusion, and authentic representation in media.

neurodivergent representation in mediaDigiFest TemeculaEntertainment on the SpectrumAarti GargSubodh GargLove on the Spectrumautism representation in medianeurodivergent creativesinclusive arts educationauthentic representationinclusive storytellingcreative inclusionmedia and film programs for all abilitiesJDS Creative Academy Temeculadigital arts training Californiaarts education and inclusioncreative career pathwaysdiversity in entertainment
Read more