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CrossingPoints is a fully-accredited, multi-tiered postsecondary transition program 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 Univers

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

06/19/2026

Happy ! It might be a day off, but it’s a day ON for our students who are exploring Tuscaloosa today.

06/13/2026

Game, set, MATCH! We had a ballin’ time with our friends from Alabama Football playing pickleball this morning at the UA Recreation Center. 🏓 This years-long partnership only gets stronger as time goes on, and we’re thankful to partner with the team! 🏈 We gotta admit…the tight end position group has game.

06/11/2026

Mr. Davis is fired up to see you at Bama Bound. 💯 Be sure to stop by our table at your session to learn more about mentorship for Alabama’s official IPSE program for students with ID!

06/06/2026

We’re celebrating the end of week TWO of by highlighting our academic success in COM 123! A staple (and inclusive!) course in UA’s College of Communication & Informational Sciences, three of our students are in COM 123/Public Speaking and have learned alongside peers from a great professor, Nina Witman. Plus, they’ve delivered two speeches so far. We’re thrilled to see how far they’ll go and how their confidence will continue to soar!

06/02/2026

We’re happy to welcome our newest mentor to CrossingPoints, Dr. Peter Mohler! 😉 If you want to join President Mohler in supporting students with ID on UA’s campus through peer mentorship, stop by our table at Bama Bound and see Mr. Davis! 🐘

05/31/2026

Saturdays are for Alabama Football! 🏈 Our students learned the finer points of passing, kicking, and catching thanks to the quarterback and kicker position groups at the Football practice field. We might’ve practiced our touchdown dance moves, too. 😉 We’re thankful for our years-long partnership with The University of Alabama Athletics and the meaningful inclusion they have continued to seek with our program.

05/27/2026

Day ✌️ of is in the books! From attending our inclusive classes ranging from history to psychology to public speaking and activities ranging from cooking to bowling, we’re thrilled to see the growth and experience their excitement of being on UA’s campus. 🐘

05/25/2026

Thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

We were honored that one of our alumni was featured on the cover of Think College’s annual report, which exemplifies the outcomes of IPSEs and the successes of our graduates!

💥 Hot off the press! We’re excited to announce the release of the newest Think College TPSID Annual Report, featuring brand new data from the 2024–2025 academic year. This report marks the 5th and final year of the 3rd cohort of TPSID model demonstration programs and includes:
📊 National data from TPSID programs across the country
5️⃣ Five years of cumulative cohort outcomes
↩️ Reflections on 15 years of National Coordinating Center grant work
🆕 New insights and trends shaping the future of inclusive higher education

This report captures the growth, impact, and continued momentum of inclusive postsecondary education nationwide, and we’re proud to share these newest findings with the field! Download the full report, or skim the highlights today at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/now-available-the-2024-25-tpsid-annual-report.

05/12/2026

Still thinking about commencement ❤️

Address

Box 870232
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

Telephone

+12053483180

Website

http://crossingpoints.ua.edu/

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