First group completes UCF program for students with disabilities

[Baitball Blogger]

Students in the program, which is part of UCF Inclusive Education Services, aren’t seeking bachelor’s degrees, though they take courses designed to prepare them for their adult lives and careers and receive a credential intended specifically for them. They can also take regular UCF courses, though they don’t receive grades or college credit. The program is intended for students with IQs of about 75 for whom a traditional college experience isn’t an option, said Adam Meyer, director of Student Accessibility Services and Inclusive Education Services.

The program typically lasts five semesters and costs about $40,000 for in-state students, including meals and housing, though some scholarships are available. To date, 24 students have enrolled. Many of them live on campus and participate in clubs and activities with other UCF students.

“This is truly a UCF opportunity — something that our UCF community has come together to create for these students, and it’s really hard to put into words what this opportunity means for these students and their parents …,” Meyer said.

Several of the students completing the program this spring already have jobs lined up, Meyer said. Others will go back to their parents’ homes and decide what to do next.


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