Resources for Students with Disabilities

Career Development recognizes that students with disabilities often have unique situations and specific questions relating to navigating their career exploration and planning, or internship and job searches. Deciding when, how, and if to disclose a disability varies to each individual. Career Development is here to help! Call (507-933-7575) or stop in to schedule an appointment with a Career Development Specialist. 

 Gustavus Resources

Deciding to Disclose a Disability Booklet

General Resources

AAPD Summer Internship Program

American Foundation for the Blind - CareerConnect

Career OneStop Resources

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Careers and the disABLED (digital magazine)

Disability.gov Guide to Employment

Diversity Minnesota

DiversityWorking.com

Facts about the Americans with Disabilities Act for Job Seekers

Getting Hired

Job Accomodation Network

The Riley Guide

Your rights per the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

by Career Interest Cluster

Arts and Communication

• Writers Mentoring Program (CBS)

Business

• Lime Connect Fellows

Education

• AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability

Government and Social Services

• Government Disability Employment
• Federal Diversity Internship Initiative
• Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowships
• Workforce Recruitment Program

Health Professions

• The Society of Healthcare Professionals with Disabilities

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

• EntryPoint! AAAS Project on Science, Technology, and Disability
• Explore Microsoft Internship Program

Updated 1/7/2020 JV