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Resources for Students with Disabilities

 

Student Success and Inclusion at ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ supports students and alumni with disabilities with their academic, career and support needs. In addition to the resources below, please feel free to access our Career Readiness Guide for more help or schedule an appointment with an Academic and Career Resource Advisor through .

General Resources

You will find a number of general resources to help you prepare for career and educational opportunities as a student with a disability. In addition, you will find advocacy resources highlighting information on anti-discrimination laws, equal opportunity, and employment accommodations.

Titles I and V of the of 1990 outline employment discrimination laws with regard to people with disabilities.

strives to change public perception of what it means to have a disability and focuses on ability while shattering myths and stereotypes that surround disabilities.

The is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, the office is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.

The is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.

The has several agencies that can help people with disabilities find meaningful work and launch successful careers, help employers hire people with disabilities, and help federal contractors stay within the law when hiring.

The is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility -- in both the classroom and the workplace.

This directory lists the in federal agencies who can provide information for local installations.

The can help individuals and families with basic needs and resources pertaining to developmental disabilities, mental health and addiction.

The is the leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

is the premier and founding organization that las held the movement for the advancement, equality, and civil rights of all individuals with disabilities.

is an organization dedicated to advancing the human and civil rights of people with disabilities.

The works to make Chicago the most accessible city in the nation on behalf of residents and visitors with disabilities.

Job Search

Below you will find several job search websites that students with disabilities might find useful in conducting a job search.

is a program by the American Association for the Advancement of Science that offers students with disabilities internship opportunities in the areas of computer science, business, science and engineering.

The for college students with disabilities is a highly competitive program that places top undergraduate and graduate college students with disabilities in fulfilling internships nationwide that also provide them with meaningful leadership development and networking opportunities.

is attracting, preparing and connecting high potential university students and professionals with disabilities with recruiting opportunities, scholarships and fellows programs.

recruits and hires people with disabilities for competitive career opportunities in the public and private sectors including major corporations and government agencies.

is the first and largest employment website for job seekers with disabilities.

is job database with positions for persons with disabilities including featured employers and top city listings.

Dedicated to helping persons with disabilities find jobs, is a web-based program of a rehabilitation hospital.

The specializes in the recruitment of degreed professionals with evident and non-evident disabilities.

is a guide that identifies apps and tools for communication.

Scholarships

Below you will find websites that connect students with disabilities with different scholarships and grants.

provides scholarship and grant information for students with disabilities.

provides the top scholarships for students with disabilities.

provides resources to scholarships for students with disabilities.

provides students with disabilities an opportunity to explore different scholarships and grants.

Professional Organizations, Conferences and Networking

Connect with other students and professionals with disabilities through organizations, conferences and networking events.

The is a premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.

The unites business around disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace. It has more than 130 corporate partners spanning the technology, health care, financial, transportation, entertainment and retail industries.

The creates an environment where people with disabilities build supportive relationships with family, peers and staff.

is a national organization for and by college students with disabilities.

The is the only federally-funded national center in the U.S. for college and graduate students with any type of disability, chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness.

The increases employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.