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Florida Atlantic Academy for Community Inclusion The Florida Atlantic Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI) is a comprehensive transition program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The FAU Academy for Community Inclusion is a program for individuals who have graduated from high school who had been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. The program will allow these students to earn certificates in supported employment, supported community access, and supported academics. These certificates will be offered in an inclusive environment on the Jupiter campus of FAU. The program will allow students to participate in college activities and programs as any college student would while they attend FAU. Students will have the opportunity to take classes to increase their employment readiness. These classes will include both volunteer as well as paid experiences. The Work opportunities will be supported by job coaches who will support not only the students, but will provide the employers with support as they reach out to this population of workers. The supported community access classes will help students develop skills that will increase their mobility in the community, increasing their daily living skills, and increasing lifelong leisure options. The plan for the program is to implement a residential component for the Academy student to live on campus; however this part of the program will be developed in years two and three of the project. Applications for the inaugural FAU Academy class are currently available at the ACI website with a deadline for applications of November first, 2015. The fifteen students who will make up the first class in the Owls Academy will begin taking classes in January, 2016.

What a great football game yesterday! 🏈 Even though the rain came down on us during the second half, we didn’t let it st...
10/04/2026

What a great football game yesterday! 🏈 Even though the rain came down on us during the second half, we didn’t let it stop us from having a great time! Thank you to all of our ACI students and alumni who came out and joined us. It was so nice spending time together and making more great memories! ❤️💙

Congratulations to Dr. Charles Dukes! 🎉 We can think of nobody better to lead Florida Atlantic University’s College of E...
09/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Charles Dukes! 🎉 We can think of nobody better to lead Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education, home of the Academy for Community Inclusion. We are excited to see all that is ahead. 🦉

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Charles Dukes, Ed.D., Ph.D., on his appointment as Dean of the College of Education!

A member of the Florida Atlantic University community since 2002, Dean Dukes has served the College in numerous faculty and leadership roles, most recently as Interim Dean since July 2025. Throughout his career, he has been a dedicated advocate for our students, faculty and staff and a champion for educational opportunity, research and community engagement.

As Dean, he will lead the College into its next chapter, building on our commitment to preparing educators, counselors, clinicians, researchers and educational leaders while strengthening the impact of our programs, research and partnerships.

We are excited to celebrate this moment with Dean Dukes and look forward to what’s ahead for the College of Education.

Congratulations, Dean Dukes!

09/11/2026

🦉💙❤️ Giving Day is just around the corner, and we hope you’ll think of ACI and our amazing students.

Every ACI student deserves opportunities to **WORK, LEARN, and SUCCEED**. Your support helps our students build independence, meaningful careers, and futures of which they can be proud!

❤️💙 Every Owl. Every Opportunity. Every Future. 💙❤️

Congratulations 🎉 to Ms. Erica and team at Whole Vibes Music for receiving the Florida Center for Students with Unique A...
09/01/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to Ms. Erica and team at Whole Vibes Music for receiving the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) Employer award! Keep up the amazing work.

✨ An amazing first week on the Boca campus for our ACI students! We’re excited for all the memories and opportunities ah...
08/28/2026

✨ An amazing first week on the Boca campus for our ACI students! We’re excited for all the memories and opportunities ahead! 💙🎉

Day 2 was all about making new friends! 🦉
08/27/2026

Day 2 was all about making new friends! 🦉

Great first day at FAU’s beautiful Jupiter campus! 💙🦉
08/26/2026

Great first day at FAU’s beautiful Jupiter campus! 💙🦉

Welcome back to Dr. Kelly Kearney! We are excited to have Dr. Kearney return to ACI as our Principal Investigator (PI). ...
08/20/2026

Welcome back to Dr. Kelly Kearney! We are excited to have Dr. Kearney return to ACI as our Principal Investigator (PI). We are looking forward to all that we will accomplish together and are excited for this next chapter! 💙

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Gwendolyn Carey on passing the exam and earning the National Certified Transition Specialist (N...
08/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Gwendolyn Carey on passing the exam and earning the National Certified Transition Specialist (NCTS) credential from the Council for Exceptional Children!

This is an impressive accomplishment that reflects Dr. Carey’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to supporting students as they transition toward successful futures. We are incredibly proud to have Dr. Carey on our team and grateful for all she brings to our FAU community. 🦉💙❤️

Congratulations to our ACI Summer 2026 Graduates! 🎓
08/11/2026

Congratulations to our ACI Summer 2026 Graduates! 🎓

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5353 Parkside Drive
Jupiter, FL
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