Ă۶ąapp is committed to helping all students thrive in their career journey — including those with disabilities. Whether you're exploring internships, preparing for job interviews, or planning for life after graduation, our Career Services office connects you with adaptive tools, support services, and expert resources designed to help you succeed.
Below, you'll find trusted guides, internship opportunities, job search platforms, and career-focused programs specifically created to empower students with disabilities as they transition from college to career.
Resources for Students With Disabilities
— Providing support services, adaptive tools, and resources to succeed on the vocational path.
— For job opportunities, (on the webpage above) click “Transitioning Resources for College to Career” in lefthand navigation bar.
— A guide for students with disabilities discussing student rights, disability documentation, scholarships, and more.
— A program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), ENTRY POINT! offers outstanding paid, 10-week internships and semester co-ops in major companies throughout the United States, including NASA, IBM, NIH, NOAA, and Merck. This program is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, mathematics, engineering, business, or computer science.
— A guide to combat discrimination when searching for a job. The guide features tips for every step of the process, from creating a résumé and writing a cover letter to interview tips.
— The goal of JobAccess is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment.
— Empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange and international development to achieve their human rights, The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange is a comprehensive one-stop resource for people with disabilities, exchange and disability staff interested in study, work, intern, volunteer, research, or teach abroad programs.
— The NBDC provides a free national résumé database, job listings from member organizations, NBDC Yellow Pages, career events, internships, and job search tips for those with disabilities.
— National Industries for the Blind seeks to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind primarily through creating, sustaining, and improving employment.
— No matter what professional avenues you’re interested in exploring or what type of disability you have, there are many different trades careers that are open to you.