Welcome to LAUNCH at the University of South Florida. LAUNCH (formerly The Learning Academy at USF) has been in operation since 2009 and is one of the first transition programs of its kind in the state. We specialize in serving person’s with autism and have opened up some programming to all disabilities. LAUNCH has five core areas of focus: a 30-week academy program, employment services, transition programming, innovative technology training and business solutions.

The LAUNCH approach promotes self-actualization, supports dignity of risk, and seeks to help every person achieve their career aspirations.

Today, we offer LAUNCH Academy; a 30-week transition program, employment services, business focused solutions, and transition services for adolescents and young adults.

We have expanded our reach to persons with lifelong or acquired disabilities in our LAUNCH Technology Programs and youth transition focused programs.