Research & Projects

Special Education

Project FOCUS

A pioneering post-high school option for students ages 18-22 who have intellectual disabilities and are enrolled in schools in Pima County, Project FOCUS provides access to the university's academic offerings and campus life in order to increase students’ self-determination and employability. 

Project POEM

The goal of this research project is to better understand and further advance the awareness, persistence, and resilience of STEM-related careers by middle and high school students with visual impairments through mentoring and project-based learning.