Providing support to students, families, and institutions of higher ed so that students with intelle
04/03/2026
Ryan Wuerth is a student enrolled in the Academy of Community Inclusion at Florida Atlantic University. How does he enjoy his college experience?
"ACI is an incredible program," he says. "I love working with my professors and meeting new students."
All month long, we will be sharing the perspectives of our currently enrolled FPCTP students, as a part of our 10-year anniversary celebration. Our students are the heart behind our mission to expand college opportunties for individuals with intellecual disabilities.
04/01/2026
Our students enrolled in Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs not only build employable skills, but they also build longstanding connections and friendships, built their self-confidence in themselves, and build a future they have always dreamed about.
During the month of April, we will share our student's perspectives and experiences from currently enrolled students and how our FPCTPs are preparing them for their futures!
03/31/2026
Our next FCSUA Informational Webinar will take place on April 7 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate a decade of transformative impact through the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) Act and the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA). This webinar will highlight the remarkable growth of FPCTPs, showcase inspiring student success stories, and explore the innovative products and supports developed over the past ten years. Discover how FCSUA has empowered postsecondary and comprehensive transition education and shaped brighter futures across Florida.
We are celebrating 10 years of student success this year! This is one of our student completers: Starlynn Gamble.
Starlynn built confidence in her skills and abilities while enrolled in the Eagle Connections program at Tallahassee State College. She also discovered a passion for working with children during her time in the program, which lead to her earning a preschool certificate and working with preschools after program completion.
We are very proud of the hard work that our students put into their studies and the recognition and achievements it warrants.
Joshua Colleran and Hannah Torop are students in the UP (Unique Professionals) program at Pinellas Technical College in St. Petersburg, who have recently be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, an educational nonprofit that honors, recognizes, and empowers students in career & technical education.
Congratulations Joshua and Hannah!
03/24/2026
Happy Work Anniversary, Claudia Bello Punto.
Claudia Bello Punto is the current. Assistant Director Infrastructure and Systems Management. She has worked at the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities for the past 9 years and has been a tremendous asset to our team!
Wish her a happy work anniversary in the comments below!
03/23/2026
Don't forget to follow our new LinkedIn page, so you can keep up with our program growth, professional development opportunities, business connections, and more. Search for "Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities" and let's connect!
03/21/2026
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. This year's theme from the World Down Syndrome Day organization is "Together Against Loneliness."
Everyone deserves to feel seen and know that they are not alone. Each person with DS is different and unique, with their own unique identity, personality, gifts and talents. We celebrate all that makes you such a wonderful individual!
03/20/2026
It's springtime and the flowers are blooming, thanks to our students!
Several of our Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs offer the opportunity for students to get their hands dirty and make the world a beautiful place through gradening and horticulture activities and credentials, like Project SAINT at Santa Fe College, BOOST at First Coast Technical College and Okaloosa UP at Okaloosa Technical College, to name a few.
03/19/2026
The Seahawk NEST Academy is a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program at Broward College in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Students can choose from certifications such as business, office support and more.
Swipe through and learn a little more about Seahawk NEST Academy!
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Signed into law by Florida’s governor on January 23, 2016, the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act (the Act) (FS 1004.6495) established the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida (the Center) and charged the Center with managing the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) application and approval process. The Act also established criteria for FPCTP approval, scholarship awards for eligible students to attend approved programs, grant awards to promote new program development and existing program enhancements, and accountability requirements associated with these opportunities.
As stated in the legislation, the purpose of the ACT is to “increase independent living, inclusive and experiential postsecondary education, and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities through degree, certificate, or nondegree programs and to establish statewide coordination of the dissemination of information regarding programs and services for students with disabilities. It is the intent of the Legislature that students with intellectual disabilities and students with disabilities have access to meaningful postsecondary education credentials and be afforded the opportunity to have a meaningful campus experience.” (FS §1004.6495(2))
