About the Uniquely Abled Academies in Computer Numerical Control Machine Operation

About The Uniquely Abled Academy at Glendale Community College (Glendale, CA)

GCC’s new program for adults with autism matches potential with skills
Glendale College program matching autistic adults with trade jobs flourishes within first year
Manufacturing Academy for Students With Autism
Manufacturing touted at GCC
When Autism Meets CNC Machining: Students with Autism thrive in the world of CNC Machining. What many see as a Disadvantage is actually an Advantage for the students of “Uniquely Abled”, a CNC Machining Program located at Glendale Community College. Watch as TITAN and his son Tyson visit this special program and share their very personal story of Success.

The Uniquely Abled Academy: An Answer to the Shortage of CNC Operators
Highlights: The Uniquely Abled Academy – An Answer to the Shortage of CNC Operators
Interview of Björn N.P Paulsson, Ph.D., CEO, Paulsson, Inc., an early employer of graduates of the Uniquely Abled Academy in CNC at Glendale Community College. The full presentation includes showing video “When Autism Meets CNC Machining”.

About The Uniquely Abled Academy at College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, CA)

Uniquely Abled Academy At COC Looks To Pilot Opportunities For Those On Autism Spectrum (September 4, 2017)
COC to launch ‘Uniquely Abled Academy’ in spring 2018 (October 13, 2017)
Open House
Video of the entire October 25, 2017 Open House for Cohort 1 (March 19, 2018 to June 8, 2018) of the Uniquely Abled Academy at College of the Canyons. Welcome by Ivan Rosenberg, Founder of The Uniquely Abled Project.
Open House–Hannah Brainard
Reporting on an October 25, 2017 Open House for the Uniquely Abled Academy at College of the Canyons (Valencia, CA)
Uniquely Abled Academy at COC celebrates first class (June 20, 2018)
College of the Canyon’s Uniquely Abled Academy Unleashes Untapped Potential in People with High-Functioning Autism to Excel in CNC Machinist Roles (UpSkill California, California Community Colleges, April 30, 2021)
Overview of the UAA@College of the Canyons (1 min)
The UAA at College of the Canyons (Part 1:Introduction)
The UAA at College of the Canyons (Part 2: Graduation)
The UAA at College of the Canyons – Complete Trilogy: covers an overview of the UAA program, graduation, and employment of the first cohort at College of the Canyons.
Students With Autism Launch CNC Machining Careers After Graduating From The Uniquely Abled Academy (April 27, 2022)
Miles: Life After UAA: about Miles, a UAA graduate
COC’s Community Engagement Earns National Recognition (January 11, 2024)
COC’s Uniquely Abled Academy receives award for 100% job placement (December 15, 2023)

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ Rhodes State College (Lima, OH)

New Rhodes State program trains autistic students for CNC jobs (January 21, 2021)
New workforce program for individuals with autism at Rhodes State College (Video, January 21, 2021)
“Rhodes State College to start “Uniquely Abled Academy” for adults with high functioning Autism”, Stacey Myers Cook, Your Hometown Stations, Mar 10, 2021
The “Uniquely Abled Academy” now in session at Rhodes State College Stacey Myers Cook, Your Hometown Stations, April 12, 2021
“Rhodes State College is First in Ohio to Partner with The Uniquely Abled Project for Special Job Training”, Rhodes State College Press Release, April 13, 2021
Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Facebook page, The “Uniquely Abled Academy” job training program now in session at Rhodes State College – the first in Ohio
Ohio Lieutenant Governor taking a look at Rhode State College’s Uniquely Abled Academy, Stacey Myers Cook, Your Hometown Stations, May 7, 2021
Lt. Gov. Husted Visited the Campus Today to Learn More about the College’s Uniquely Abled Academy for In-Demand Jobs Week, May 7, 2021
Uniquely Abled Academy at Rhodes State College – Graduation Cohort 1

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee, WI)

“MATC is launching a program for students with autism to ‘unlock’ their skills and launch careers”, by Devi Shastri, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 17, 2021
MATC Launches the Uniquely Abled Academy for Fall, FOX 6 News, May 18, 2021
Wisconsin Public Radio live interview with Ivan Rosenberg and Laura Bray, Friday May 21, 2021 4:45pm – 5pm (CDT)
Introducing the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) at MATC, March 17, 2022
Uniquely Abled Academy Participant Finally Feeling Like She Belongs, January 30, 2023
Uniquely Abled Students Are Set Up for Success, by Carolyn Davis, Edge Factor, March 20, 2023
Embracing the Skills of Individuals with Autism for Machining, by Catherine Ross, IMTS, September 25, 2023
Uniquely Abled Academy Graduate Fitting in Just Fine in the Working World, by Mark Feldmann, October 18, 2023
MATC’s Uniquely Abled Academy trains students for manufacturing jobs, by Sarah McGrew, October 24, 2023
Manufacturing a Brighter Future: West Allis company hires people on the autism spectrum, By James Groh, April 24, 2024

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ San Bernardino Valley College (San Bernardino, CA)

7/21/21 – Ivan Rosenberg Discusses The Uniquely Abled Project, KVCR-FM interview of Ivan Rosenberg about The Uniquely Abled Project and the UAA at San Bernardino Valley College

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ South Central College (North Mankato, MN)

UAA Graduation Slide Show, slide show shown at graduation of Cohort 1 on August 25, 2022
South Central College celebrates first Uniquely Abled Academy class, KEYC, August 25, 2022
How to serve uniquely abled students in workforce education, By Kristin Underwood, Community College Daily, December 12, 2023

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ Crawford County Career & Technical Center (Meadville, PA)

Precision education through Uniquely Abled Academy By Mike Crowley, Meadville Tribune, November 3, 2022

About the Uniquely Abled Academies in Northwest Pennsylvania

The Uniquely Abled Academy: Northwest Pennsylvania: Erie and Meadville UAAs (video)

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ MiraCosta College (Carlsbad, CA)

MiraCosta launches program for people on autism spectrum, The Coast News Group, July 14, 2023

About the Uniquely Abled Academy @ Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater, MA)

Tour of Accurounds
Unleash Potential: Your Next Great Hire is Uniquely Abled: This one hour virtual information session was for Manufacturers to learn more about the Uniquely Abled Project as an addition to their current workforce.

About the Uniquely Abled Academy at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (Centennial, CO)

Uniquely Abled Academy at CCIC helps students prepare for future success, Posted 8/2/2023.
Congratulations to the Uniquely Abled Academy students!

About the Uniquely Abled Academy at Gateway Community College (Phoenix, AZ)

Annoucement of the UAA at Gateway Community College at the Skill Up Arizona Gala dinner, Jim Mayer