Inclusive Education Services at UCF

05/21/2026

This week, our team is at the SEPSEA 2026 conference to help facilitate expanded post-secondary and employment opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.

Our focus at the conference is centered on building stronger partnerships that support transition planning, workforce readiness, inclusive higher education experiences, and sustainable employment outcomes.

Go Knights, Charge On! 🤩

TJEEI
Inclusive Education Services at UCF
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

05/10/2026

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓✨

Black and Gold Room—commencement photos with President Cartwright
Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

05/09/2026

Congratulations to the graduates and their families.
Today, we celebrate achieving dreams and promising futures. 🤩

Well done, Knights! Charge on! 🎓💛

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar

05/09/2026

Let’s get ready to graduate! ✨🎓💛

Congratulations, class of 2026!
Go Knights, Charge On!

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

05/09/2026

☀️Summer camp 2024 and Graduation celebration 2026. 🎓
Wishing our IES graduates the best of luck. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success.
✨Go Knights. Charge On! ✨🖤💛

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI

05/07/2026

Nina, congratulations on your upcoming graduation, a testament to your hard work and perseverance! 💛🖤

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

Once unsure if college was the right fit, Nina Johnston forged her path through the University of Central Florida's Inclusive Education Services program under TJEEI. Here, she's built independence, gained work experience, emerged as a leader among her peers, and even met her future husband!

From getting involved in campus organizations to earning her driver's license and preparing for life after graduation, her journey reflects the impact of a supportive community in helping students work boldly toward their future endeavors.

Discover what’s on the horizon for Johnston as she prepares to graduate: https://www.ucf.edu/news/inclusive-education-services-student-leverages-college-experience-in-forging-path-toward-independence/

04/09/2026

Support Inclusive Education Services✨

Today is UCF’s Day of Giving. We invite you to join us in advancing the mission of the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute and Inclusive Education Services at the University of Central Florida. Your support helps individuals with intellectual disabilities to have a transformative college experience, focusing on developing independent living and career readiness skills.

Every gift has an impact — today and in the future.

Donate here 👉https://foundation.ucf.edu/GivingtoIES


Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar

Providing adults with intellectual disabilities an innovative collegiate experience

04/02/2026

April 2 is Autism Awareness Day! It’s a time to celebrate neurodiversity and uplift the voices of individuals on the autism spectrum. 💙

At IES, we are proud to support a community where every individual is empowered to reach their full potential. Today and every day, we encourage meaningful connections, and opportunities that honor each person’s unique abilities.
Let today be a reminder to continue to learn, advocate, and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

03/27/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Matt Marino! Well deserved accomplishment! Thank you for all you do for Inclusive Education Services!
👏🎉

03/23/2026

This year's talent show, hosted by Knights Exemplar and BestBuddies, has been captured in a short video by the UCF media team. Take a look. 🤩✨

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
Knights Exemplar
TJEEI

UCF Charge on Air's coverage of the 2026 Knights Exemplar / Best Buddies Talent show. This also featured presentation of the KE Scholarship winner.

03/21/2026

Different, not less. 💙💛 We celebrate the valuable strengths, and talents of individuals with Down syndrome. Today and every day IES celebrates the importance of inclusion, opportunity, and community. Join us!

Inclusive Education Services at UCF
TJEEI
Knights Exemplar
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities