Career Resources Related to Disability
Do you often think about getting a job after you graduate? Ever wonder if or when you should talk to your employer about your disability (disclosure)? If you’re like most students, you’ve probably had thoughts and questions about one or all of these things at some point, so we compiled a list of helpful resources that can help guide you along the way. Below are resources about disclosure, job and internship opportunities, the federal hiring process, and national organizations that focus on disability. Utilize these resources to learn more about your rights, career opportunities, best practices, and how to navigate disability in the workplace. Contact Sarah_M_Jarrell@baylor.edu if you have questions about any of these resources.
Disclosure
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Career/Internship Opportunities
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP-Federal internship and job opportunities)
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Internship Program (Federal opportunities)
Disability: IN Career Development Program
Lime Connect Internship, Network, and Scholarship Programs
American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-Entry Point Program
ABILITY Jobs (Job board focusing on employers and positions specifically for individuals with disabilities)
Schedule A Hiring Authority (Federal Authority for applicants who choose to disclose a disability for federal job opportunities)
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Know Your Employment Rights Pertaining to Disability
Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
National Organizations on Disability
Office of Disability Employment Policy