Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

05/01/2026

Not only is it FPCTP Day, but it is the start of the graduation season!

We are extremely proud of our 2026 FPCTP program completers. Some of our programs, such as the STAR Academy at Miami Dade College, are celebrating their first cohort of program completers this year! This is a major milestone for both the students and the programs. Congratulations!

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Happy FPCTP Day! Florida has over 30+ programs like the FIU Embrace Education Program that serve students with intellectual disabilities that prepare them for independent living and employment!

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, Think College

05/01/2026

Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs are comprehensive transition & postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities. These programs are located at universities, state colleges and technical colleges across the state of Florida. The purpose of these programs are increase independent living, experiential postsecondary education and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.

We celebrate all 37 of our currently approved FPCTPs and the work they do in preparing students for their future careers and instill confidence and self-assurance in them! hashtag

05/01/2026

Today we are celebrating FPCTP Day!

We want to take this day to shine a spotlight and boast about our Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs and all of the great work that they do for students with intellectual disabilities across the state! We have 37 approved programs and they are all doing amazing work!

Let's cheer for our FPCTPs in the comments below!

04/30/2026

We are currently hiring for a Web Project Analyst III: https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Orlando-FL-Main-Campus/Web-Project-Analyst-III_R113173-1!

The Web Project Analyst III provides advanced professional support in the implementation, coordination, and ongoing administration of web-based systems and digital platforms that support the Center and compliance with the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) Act.

The position focuses on executing complex web initiatives, managing legislative data collection workflows, maintaining public-facing digital tools, and ensuring system functionality aligns with reporting requirements and programmatic operations. The position works collaboratively with FCSUA staff to implement enhancements, monitor system performance, and ensure accurate and timely data presentation.

04/28/2026

Our FCSUA May Informational Webinar "Supporting Student Wellness with Compassion" will take place from 3-4 p.m. May 5.

In recognition of Mental Health Month in May, join us for a panel discussion, featuring three Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs that have incorporated mental health services for enrolled students and the benefits these services have provided for students.

Register now: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_isSioRb0QM6xfaucdOZutw

04/27/2026

It's that time: Graduation season!

We are always proud of our FPCTP student completers every year, and we want to continue to celebrate and acknowledge this major milestone in their life. Completing an FPCTP is not an ending, but the beginning of the next greatest adventure!

Take a look at some of our previous program completers over the past few years. We can't wait to see more student completers this year!

04/24/2026

Congratulations to our director Drew Andrews!

Earlier this week, he was presented with the Patrick Mulvhill "You Make a Difference" award, representing a community agency, on behalf of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities.

04/24/2026

Get the support you need to succeed this summer!❤️💯
The Office of Accessibility Services is here to help with accommodations, assistive technology, and the support you need to thrive.

Learn if you qualify before Summer Semester starts.
Contact OAS@nfc.edu or call 850-973-9403 to get started.

04/23/2026

Today is Administrative Professionals Day and we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Administrative Assistant, Maria Pichardo. Thank you Maria for all of the hard work you conduct daily in our office, keeping operations running smoothly, always willing to provide a helping hand here at the Center and with all of our programs!

04/23/2026

Ryan Yung is a student enrolled in the UMatter program at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg. How does he enjoy his college experience?

"UMatter has helped me by giving me structure, teaching me about events and opportunities, and helping me get more comfortable in new situations."

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.