Project REACH: Resources and Education on Autism as CUNY’s Hallmark is a university-wide project funded by the FAR Fund created to enhance CUNY’s capacity to support its growing population of autistic college students and to educate faculty and staff about autism.
At the core of CUNY’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to all students, especially those who have historically not had access to higher education opportunities — like autistic students
CUNY Unlimited is a credential program which expands access to the college experience for students with intellectual disabilities. By participating in classes alongside peers, developing skills for employment through internships, learning about self-advocacy, and becoming immersed in all of the activities that a college campus has to offer, CUNY Unlimited students are prepared for their next steps in life. After earning the credential, students may move on to employment or further their education in a credit-bearing degree ready to contribute to their communities in a meaningful way. The CUNY Unlimited credential has been in development through a grant from the US Department of Education in partnership with the University of Rochester, AHRC NYC, the NYC Department of Education, and the JFK, Jr. Institute for Worker Education at CUNY SPS.
