Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

08/12/2026

Our students are back in the swing of things!

Many of our Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs have welcomed their students back to campus, like the PTC UP (Unique Professionals) program at Pinellas Technical College in St. Petersburg and are ready to dive into a year of growing and learning.

08/11/2026

Celebrating Our Growth: Approved Programs at Technical Colleges

In 2017, Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College became the first technical college with an approved FPCTP. Since then, technical colleges have seen the most growth of approved programs, with 22 technical colleges having approved programs!

08/07/2026

Our Senior Vice President Joey D'Souza recently got a chance to catch up with fellow members of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities Advisory Board. We are grateful for FCSUA's outstanding work and support as a longtime friend and collaborator!

08/06/2026

Celebrating Our Growth: Number of Programs at Universities

Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida were the first two universities with an approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program in 2016.

Now, there are 10 approved FPCTPs located at universities, with the University of Florida and Florida A&M University being the most recently approved programs.

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

Celebrating Our Growth: Approved FPCTPs

In 2016, there were four approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs). As of today, there is a grand total of 41 approved FPCTPs across the state. This means more access and opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities to attend college and gain a credential for employment.

08/01/2026

Over the past 10 years, we have seen tremendous growth in the number of programs offered, the number of students enrolled, completed and employed, the number of credentials offered, and more.

During the month of August, we want to take time to recognize how much growth we have seen as we prepare to start another academic year. We are excited to see what this year has in store for our students and programs!

07/28/2026

Have you read our Summer 2026 News Brief?

Check out our latest news brief to learn about our latest approved FPCTPs, our Student Spotlight and Program Highlight, recap our 2026 FLPEPPI, and more. Visit the "Events and News" tab on our website.

07/28/2026

One of the highlights of the Florida Postsecondary Education Program Planning Institute is our student panel. Our student panel features a student from a university, a state college and a technical college who has successfully completed their FPCTP and has gained employment in their community.

We are thankful to Luke King from UMatter, Fre'daysha Ladson from HIRE, and Daniel de Feria from STAR Academy for sharing their experiences in college at this year's FLPEPPI.

07/24/2026

Project STAGE at Indian River State College recently recognized their 2026 Employer of the Year, the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, for their partnership with the program and their work to support and encourage career growth and development for students with intellectual disabilities.

Watch the video highlighting the business: https://youtu.be/--c6ODmBTiY