TU CASA – College & Career Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in San Antonio

TU CASA at Texas A&M University–San Antonio provides young adults with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to experience college while developing the career, social, academic, and independent living skills needed for adulthood. TU CASA students participate in an 18-month inclusive postsecondary education program with access to typical and specialized Texas A&M–San Antonio services and supports. Each student's experience is person-centered and designed around individual interests, preferences, abilities, and future goals. The program combines university experiences with career preparation, internships, employment skills, independent living, social development, and academics. Students completing TU CASA receive a University and Career Experience Certificate (UCEC).

  • Inclusive College Experience
  • Postsecondary Education for Intellectual Disabilities
  • University & Career Experience Certificate
  • Career Exploration
  • Job-Readiness Training
  • Internships & Work-Based Learning
  • Competitive Integrated
  • Employment Preparation
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Financial Literacy
  • Cooking & Daily Living Skills
  • Public Transportation Skills
  • Social Skills Development
  • Person-Centered Planning
  • Courses & Campus Activities
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Optional On-Campus Housing

TU CASA at Texas A&M San Antonio

Phone: 210-784-2425

Email: TUCASA@tamusa.edu

One University Way

San Antonio 78224

Veronica Kallead

Veronica Kallead is the Project Director with TU CASA tamusa @ Texas A&M University. In 2020, three of the professors from the university wrote a grant to serve the community for people with intellectual disabilities. The 1st cohort started in the Spring of 2021. TU CASA stands for Transition University for Career Advancement in Successful Adulthood.


Our main purpose for this program is to serve adults between the ages of 18-26 who have a diploma or GED and have a documented disability. The program is a 18-month certificate program where the student attends two classes for six credit hours. The main goal of the program is employment, second is independence.


We work on the students' strengths, so if they say we are interested in computers, drafting, office work, or medical field, we help them with their choice and assess whether they are capable to work in that field.


We connect with employers that are willing to allow students to intern and gain more of those skills. If you are interested in TU CASA, contact: www.tamusa.edu or (210) 784-2425