Accessibility Resources and Professional Organizations
We at the Center of Career and Professional Development are committed to helping students with visible and non-visible disabilities find gainful and satisfying employment. To this end, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you, which we hope will help with questions you may have about disclosure, accommodations and your legal rights. This list is by no means exhaustive. We’ve also provided some sites where you can begin your search for a job or internship. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your career consultant who can assist with your career endeavors. We are here to assist you with every step of this process.
Educational Resources
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Titles I and V: Specific information on employment discrimination laws.
- Department of Labor: Disclosing a Disability: Guidance from the Department of Labor on how and when to disclose information about a disability
- Job Accommodation Network – JAN has information on job accommodations and additional resources.
- Office of Disability and Employment Policy – Provides articles and resources on national leadership focused on disability and employment policy.
- Respect Ability: Source for news, education and other resources regarding issues facing people with disabilities.
Professional Associations
Most professional associations offer student memberships at a discount, and memberships usually come with access to programs such as speaker events and job fairs.