Students with Disabilities

• Disability Disclosure resources from JAN (Job Accommodation Network)
• Disclosure Decisions to Get the Job – from Pacer Center

• Job Accommodation Network: JAN – resources for individuals and employers about workplace accommodations and individual rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), offers a database of disabilities and accommodations

• Circa Jobs for Individuals with Disabilities
• abilityJOBS
• Recruit Disability Job Board
• Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Sign Up (though UCONN)
• Workability Job Board
• Neurodiversity Career Connector
• Potentia Workforce
• Specialisterne
• Integrate Advisors
• Getting Hired | Connecting you with inclusive employers
• USAJOBS Help Center | Individuals with disabilities – information about applying for careers with the federal government for individuals with disabilities
• Workforce Recruitment Program | WRP – Connecting employers with students and recent graduates with disabilities
• DiversityJobs.com – A job search site specifically focused on connecting employers with people of color as well as women, veterans, people with disabilities, older workers, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• National Telecommuting Institute – organization that promotes remote work opportunities for individuals with disabilities

• Dsability:IN NextGen Leadership Program a six-month mentorship program that pairs college students and recent graduates with disabilities with Disability:IN Corporate Partners. Students and recent graduates meet virtually with their corporate mentor twice a month, network with Fortune 1000 companies, attend professional development webinars, and receive job notifications throughout the year. NextGen Leaders may also apply to attend the Disability:IN Annual Summer Conference.
• The Lime Connect fellowship program is a summer opportunity for rising juniors. Apply in early spring semester (January – February) of your sophomore year. Lime Connect also offers other professional development opportunities for students and new professionals, including Lime Network – an online resource and networking/community-building tool for anyone with a disability.
• The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) connects employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities for both summer positions and permanent employment.
• The National Business & Disability Council – maintains a database of postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities who are seeking summer jobs and permanent employment. The database is used nationally by employers who are seeking qualified applicants with disabilities.
• The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) internship programs offers college students challenging paid internships in Washington, D.C. (application deadline in November for following summer)
• Emerging Leaders – matches college students with disabilities with paid summer internships in corporate settings
• Entry Point! – offers paid internships for students in STEM majors through partners including IBM, NASA, Texas Instruments, JPMorgan Chase, and the National Science Foundation. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, applications for summer internships are accepted beginning in September.
• Undergraduate Student Research Program, sponsored by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• U.S. International Council on Disabilities Youth in Development Internship Program – Interns receive career development opportunities, attend congressional hearings, and learn about many government agencies. Interns receive a stipend, Travel expenses, and accessible housing.
• Lime Connect Fellowship Program– fellowship program for rising juniors with disabilities. Apply during winter/early spring of your sophomore year.

Networking Resources & Professional Associations

Meeting people who share your interests and developing a relationship with them is referred to as networking, and is an important part of any career exploration process. Finding alumni who share aspects of your identity and/or your career interests can take some research, but can be a meaningful part of your career exploration and may even lead to new ideas and opportunities!

For an introduction to networking and ideas about how to identify alumni to reach out to, check out these Piper Center How-to Guides and consider reaching out to a coach for more support:

• Networking Guide – including an introduction to LinkedIn
• Informational Interview Guide

Professional Associations are one way you can connect with other individuals who share your professional/career interests, aspects of identity, geographic region and/or other commonalities. Consider searching for groups on LinkedIn or on Facebook that align with the community/communities you want to learn from and engage with in conversation.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of identity-related professional associations:

• Disability Organizations and Professional Associations – list by the National Center on Disability and Journalism
• Organizations for People with Disabilities You Should Know – from Diversity Best Practices
• NCCSD – National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)

• How-to Guides – check out guides on networking, interviewing, creating resumes and cover letters, and much more!
• What can I do with a major in…? – Explore the paths of previous St. Olaf students by searching the St. Olaf Internship Database and the First Destination Database, each searchable by major and other information
• Career Guides – Learn more about industries and various career paths by reviewing any career guides of interest to you.
• Graduate and Professional School exploration

• Disability and Access, Center for Advising & Academic Support
• Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities 
• Boe House Counseling Center