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The Neurodiversity Center for Excellence (NCE) at Curry College received a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education to establish a new transition program for students with intellectual disabilities. This highly competitive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) grant will establish Curry Compass, a two-year comprehensive transition program designed specifically for students with intellectual disabilities. Curry College is the first institution in Massachusetts to be awarded the TPSID grant since its inception in 2010.
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Curry Compass will provide students with a meaningful pathway into college life and the workforce. Participants will earn a Certificate in Career Development & Experiential Learning, grounded in Universal Design for Learning, person-centered planning, and individualized academic, social, and career supports. This new program builds on Curry College’s long-standing commitment to expanding opportunities for neurodivergent learners.
“Receiving the first TPSID award in Massachusetts is a powerful validation of our mission and the work ahead,” said Maura McNamara, Executive Director of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence. “Curry Compass is a coordinated effort to build systems of support that recognize strengths, remove barriers, and prepare students with intellectual disabilities for fulfilling college and career experiences. We are proud to lead this work in partnership with our students, families, and community.”
Curry’s Neurodiversity Center for Excellence empowers individuals, equips employers, and fosters inclusive communities through a range of specialized services and training programs, building on Curry College’s long-standing commitment to supporting neurodivergent learners. NCE expects to launch Curry Compass in Fall 2026. For more information, please visit www.curry.edu/NCE.