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CrossingPoints Tier 1 is a collaboration between The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa City Schools, and Tuscaloosa County School System.

CrossingPoints is a fully-accredited, multi-tiered postsecondary transition program for students with disabilities in the College of Education at The University of Alabama. 🐘 Visit https://bit.ly/m/CrossingPoints to learn more! CrossingPoints is a multi-tiered postsecondary transition program in the College of Education at The University of Alabama and serves college-age students with intellectual disabilities. CrossingPoints is funded in part by a 5-year grant by the Office of Postsecondary Programs of the US Department of Education and supported primarily the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa County School System, and the Community of Tuscaloosa. Tier 1 serves students with significant disabilities ages 18-21 years who are still receiving IDEA services. Tier 1 follows the Tuscaloosa City Schools and Tuscaloosa County school systems' Academic year calendar. CrossingPoints Tier 2, also known as the Summer Bridge Program, is a postsecondary pipeline program for college-age students with intellectual disabilities ages 18+ years from anywhere in the State of Alabama and beyond. Tier 3 is a three year, non-degree certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities from anywhere in the state of Alabama or beyond. Students enrolled in the Tier 3 program are full fledged UA students, who live in the dorm, enroll in UA classes, and participate in employment internships on and off campus. For more information about each Tier of the CrossingPoints program, please visit http://crossingpoints.ua.edu/.

09/25/2026

Once a CrossingPoints student.

Now a CrossingPoints alum.

This is what preparation can make possible.

Over the years, CrossingPoints alumni have taken the skills and confidence they developed at UA into the next chapter of their lives. Give TODAY by tapping the link in our bio to ensure future students with ID have the same chance.

09/23/2026

When a student grows in confidence and independence, the impact reaches the entire family.

We asked Jennifer and Alan Spain, parents of CrossingPoints graduate, Davis Spain, one question– “What has CrossingPoints meant to your family?”

“Davis has really found his independence down here, which we never thought before this program could happen.” — Alan Spain

One student. One family. A future changed.

And you can help. If you want to support the CrossingPoints Program and make a difference in the lives of students and families like Davis’, please give here [https://rb.gy/fyqvhe]. Programs like ours cannot sustain without funds and crowdfunding campaigns like this one. We would sincerely appreciate your support.

09/22/2026

Connections. Relationships. Opportunities. 🤝

Many times, a foot in the door starts with a relationship. These relationships often create opportunity. For about 20 years, CrossingPoints has partnered with UA’s chapter of Kappa Delta sorority to provide meaningful opportunities for our Tier 1 students to build relationships with same-aged peers. 💚 Our students attend events hosted by KD and support them annually with their Shamrock Run. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship that has changed lives and provided opportunities for true connection.

Just as any college student graduates with the goal of being connected to community, Kappa Delta serves as a connection point for our students socially.

You have the opportunity to support us in cultivating those relationships for our students.

Tap the link in our bio to learn how you can support relationship building and the opportunity for our students to have meaningful inclusion.

09/21/2026

Saturdays >>> 🔴⚪️ We love seeing photos of our students in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Our students join thousands of other UA students to cheer on the Crimson Tide. (📸: mentor Emma Claire)

09/19/2026

CrossingPoints is more than a college experience.

It’s preparation for life beyond college.

Your support helps create the experiences and opportunities that make that preparation possible. Learn more and support CrossingPoints: https://crowdfunding.ua.edu/a/project/50358/crossingpointsvp

09/17/2026

Every student comes to CrossingPoints with their own goals and dreams.

Our role is to help them discover the skills and confidence to pursue them.

Sometimes possibility begins with simply believing, “

Find out how you can support our work here: https://crowdfunding.ua.edu/a/project/50358/crossingpoints

09/15/2026

What becomes possible when students are given the opportunity to dream bigger?

At The University of Alabama, CrossingPoints helps students with intellectual disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence while experiencing authentic college life.

For the next 30 days, we’ll introduce you to the students, families, and alumni whose lives have been impacted by CrossingPoints.

Follow along. Learn their stories. See what’s possible. Visit https://crowdfunding.ua.edu/a/project/50358/crossingpointsvp to see what you can do.

09/11/2026

We pause to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks and their families.

09/08/2026

Don't mind us...we're just enjoying in independent living! students Bradley, KD, and Reed led the way in cooking this delicious meal with Mentor Max along for the ride. Not only do our students enroll in UA classes, but we're also learning independent living skills that will support our students well into the future!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the CrossingPoints family! As we celebrate the fruits of our labor, we pause to reflect on the progress we've made and the future ahead, especially the brighter and more robust futures of our students!

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Box 870232
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

Telephone

+12053483180

Website

http://crossingpoints.ua.edu/

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