UAS Career Services is dedicated to supporting all students who identify as disabled, D/deaf, or neurodivergent in finding meaningful experiential learning opportunities and employment. To assist you, we’ve created a list of resources on topics such as disclosure, accommodations, legal rights, and employer support. This list is not exhaustive, but it also includes websites to further your job or internship search and learn more about workplace support. Whether you are a freshman, graduating senior, or alumni, we recommend scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment with a UAS career advisor via Handshake. We are here to guide you through your career journey.
⭐Advocacy Groups⭐
Advocacy groups are vital in supporting college students with disabilities by offering resources, guidance, and advocacy to ensure equal access to education and opportunities. These groups also play a key role in career development and the transition to the workforce. They help students navigate academic challenges, develop career skills, and connect with potential employers, ensuring a smoother transition from college to the workplace.
Podcasts
⭐ The Accessible Stall – covers a wide range of disability-related topics, including employment, accessibility, and navigating the workplace with a disability
⭐ Disability Matters – highlights the achievements of people with disabilities in the workforce and discusses issues related to employment and disability rights.
⭐ Disability Visibility Project – conversations about the intersection of disability, culture, and society, this podcast often touches on career-related issues and advocacy.
⭐ Disarming Disability – addresses various aspects of life with a disability, including professional development and career success
⭐ Enabled Disabled – candid discussion around what it means to have a disability, and what it doesn’t mean. By sharing our stories, we hope to influence thought leaders, companies, and help empower people with a disability and the professionals who work with them.
When it comes to protecting yourself and your rights in the workplace, there are laws and regulations that can help guide you in your decision-making. For neurodiverse people, one of the most common struggles associated with their neurodiversity at work …
It can be overwhelming for any student to find an internship or entry-level job upon graduation. Students with disabilities are no exception and it can be even harder for them because some employers are less likely to hire those with …
