Students with Disabilities

Making the transition from college to career can seem overwhelming as students seek to display independence while possibly needing to request reasonable accommodations in the workplace.  The Center for Career Development, along with the Center for Accessibility Resources seeks to assist students in this process by providing assistance and promoting dignity, understanding, and acceptance.

abilityJOBS | Largest job site for people with disABILITIES.

COSD | Committed to increasing the employment rates of college graduates with disabilities.

Emerging Leaders | Program places undergraduates with disabilities in fulfilling internships.

Job Accommodation Network | Expert guidance on workplace accommodations and issues.

EARN | Supports employers in hiring, retaining and advancing qualified people with disabilities.

Getting Hired | A job board that helps search for inclusive job opportunities with employers. 

 

Career Development and Job Search Resources

• United States Department of Labor: Disability Resources

This government website provides disability resources for living: civil rights, health care, workplace rights and more.

•  DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring)

Sponsored by National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD), this national organization is open to higher education students of all types with any kind of disability, culturally Deaf students and nondisabled students who are allies and peers.

• Bender Consulting Services
• abilityJOBS
• Workforce Recruitment Program
• Getting Hired - This website's goal is to bridge the gap between job seekers with disabilities & employers looking to hire.

LVC Resources:

• Assistive Technology
• Accessibility Resources