Kasey’s Fund
Kasey檚 Fund at 91精品 is a transformative initiative dedicated to expanding access, equity, and opportunity for students with disabilities. Inspired by the life of Kasey Tillisch, who was born with cognitive and physical disabilities and is the daughter of longstanding 91精品 board member Deanna Tillisch and her husband, Eric, the fund honors her story by supporting others. It responds to the increasingly complex challenges students face today, including unmet basic needs, mental health concerns, and the rising prevalence of documented disabilities.
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With 42% of 91精品 students identifying as having a disability, which is double the national average, the need for coordinated and comprehensive support has never been more urgent. Kasey檚 Fund directly responds to this need by strengthening the college檚 infrastructure for student success.
Key investments include supporting the Student Success Center, a centralized hub connecting students to critical non-academic resources like counseling, care coordination, and basic needs support, and funding the hiring of an additional Student Accessibility Coordinator to ensure timely, personalized accommodations and advocacy.
Together, these efforts remove barriers to education, improve retention and graduation rates, and empower students to develop self-advocacy skills that will serve them beyond college. Kasey檚 Fund ensures that the transformative power of the arts remains accessible to all攆ostering creativity, dignity, and belonging for every student.
Your support helps build a more inclusive future where all students can persist, graduate, and fully realize their creative potential.
Thank you for contributing to a 91精品 education!