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Career Development & Resources for Students with Disabilities<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students are encouraged to explore their interests and abilities to develop a clear career development plan. The resource list below includes job and internship sites that you can apply to, as well as, resources relating to handling disclosures and workplace accommodations.<\/p>\n

Current OSS students are encouraged to schedule a consultation appointment with the OSS Career Liaison Sonia Doyle, who can help you explore your career goals and connect you with your assigned Career Advisor at the Cahill Career Center.<\/p>\n

Below are some additional career resources you may find helpful.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>AAPD Internship Programs<\/div>
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AAPD Internship Programs \u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Applications for the Fall 2027 cohort will open in winter 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) yearly Summer and Fall Internship programs are a professional and career development opportunity for disabled students and recent graduates to access meaningful employment, gain leadership skills, and connect to the broader disability community.<\/p>\n

Website: <\/strong>Fall Internship Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Summer Internship Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>ABILITY Jobs<\/div>
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ABILITY Jobs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An employment website for job seekers with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/abilityjobs.com\/job-search\/<\/a>
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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Career Options for the Visually Impaired<\/div>
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Career Options for the Visually Impaired<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Online resource page for job seekers with a vision impairment.<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> NVISION Education Center<\/a>
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<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Career Resources for Autistic and\/or Neurodivergent Individuals<\/div>
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Career Resources for Autistic and\/or Neurodivergent Individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Integrate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Integrate is a non-profit that helps employers identify, recruit and retain professionals on the autism spectrum. It is open to autistic and\/or neurodiversity students and alumni seeking employment and\/or an internship opportunity. You can view postings of opportunities on their website or submit your resume for review should a future opportunity become available.<\/p>\n

Integrate Employer Connect Program<\/strong><\/a> – Applications for Fall 2025 are closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you seeking full-time competitive employment but need to improve your job search skills? Employer Connect offers a chance to learn from, and network with, professionals from companies from across the US. Integrate Employer Connect Overview & FAQs.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Integrate Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Specialisterne<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Specialisterne works with businesses to tap into the talents of autistic or neurodivergent job seekers. Specialisterne works with those who self-identify as being autistic or neurodivergent. For Specialisterne, this includes self-identification with the following: Autism (including Asperger\u2019s and PDD-NOS), Attention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Learning Disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), Intellectual Disability, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Tourette Syndrome.<\/p>\n

Specialisterne website<\/strong>: View Current Openings https:\/\/specialisterne.applytojob.com\/apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Join the Specialisterne Talent Pool to receive notifications of upcoming opportunities: https:\/\/us.specialisterne.com\/job-seekers\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Disability:IN - NextGen Leader Program<\/div>
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Disability:IN – NextGen Leader Program<\/a> –\u00a0 Applications for 2025 are now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free mentorship, career development, and job opportunities for college students and recent grads, including veterans, with disabilities.\u00a0 Program is held annually.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information on the program, please visit:
\nhttps:\/\/disabilityin.org\/what-we-do\/nextgen-leaders-initiatives\/apply-faq\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Job Accommodation Network (JAN)<\/div>
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JAN (Job Accommodation Network)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

JAN provides free consulting services for all individuals, regardless of employment status. Services include anonymous one-on-one consultation (by phone or online) about all aspects of workplace accommodations, including but not limited to the accommodation process, how to manage disability-related disclosures and ADA compliance assistance.<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/askjan.org\/index.cfm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>The Lime Network<\/div>
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The Lime Network<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lime Network is a free exclusive resource for individuals with a disability. Lime Network benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Access to our career\/professional development platform and app notifications of:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n