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Welcome to the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

Students and Families

Are you looking for college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities? Let's help you get started.

Find a Program

Find a Program

Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs) are postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities that increase independent living, experiential postsecondary education, and employment opportunities. There are more than 30 approved FPCTPs across the state.


Find an FPCTP
Family2Family Toolkit

Family2Family Toolkit

FCSUA staff members listened to the needs and ideas offered by family members and program personnel. The Family2Family Toolkit is the product that resulted from family-related needs, comments, and thoughts.


Family2Family Toolkit
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Exploring Options

Transitioning from high school to college is a big step, especially for students with disabilities. It's important to understand your rights, available support, and the different pathways to higher education. Learn about the options that can help you succeed in a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program.


Exploring Options



An investment in knowledge pays the best interest

- Benjamin Franklin

Postsecondary Institutions

Strategic Planning

To start the journey of becoming a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program, FCSUA requires the postsecondary institution to complete an initial strategic planning. The initial strategic plan is a key element in writing your FPCTP Application and Initial Grant.

Strategic Planning

FPCTP Application and Grants

Are you interested in developing a Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) at your institution? Learn about the application process.

Initial and continuing grants are available once an eligible institution has received FPCTP approval. Learn about the funding available.


FPCTP Application FPCTP Grants

FPCTP Reporting Schedule

The FPCTP Act requires approved programs to submit annual reports to the FCSUA. The FPCTP Reporting schedule includes all due dates for approved programs to submit their reports on time.

FPCTP Reporting Schedule




Upcoming Events

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    September 3, 2025.

    FCSUA offers Informational Webinars on the first Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00. Please visit us again soon to find out topics and registration links.

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News

  • October 15, 2025

    Fall 2025 News Brief

    In the Fall 2025 News Brief...

    • Welcome our newest Program Assistant Director of Technical Assistance, Jacqueline Dwyer, and our graduate research assistant, Teja Puvvula
    • Read our Student Spotlight on Juan Cabrera, from the Okaloosa UP Program at Okaloosa Technical College
    • Read our Program Highlight about preparing students for employment from Pinellas Technical College
    • Congratulate our FPCTP completers who are now employed at their respective programs
    • And More.

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  • August 5, 2025

    Summer 2025 News Brief

    In the Summer 2025 FCSUA News Brief...

    • Reflect on the 2025 Florida Postsecondary Education Program Planning Institute.
    • Student Spotlight: Student Panelists
    • Program Highlight: Fred K. Marchman.
    • SkillsUSA Winners
    • And More.

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