Career supports for students with disabilities
In partnership with Accessibility Services and led by the Career Educator, Accessibility, Steven Lappano – we offer meaningful career supports for students who identify as having a disability to explore what you can do with your degree, discover job opportunities in a variety of fields and industries, and consider further education options and plans.
Connect one-on-one with the Career Educator, Accessibility to:
- Learn about career programs, services, resources, and work opportunities.
- Review your job or further education application documents (e.g. personal statement, CV or résumé for further education application).
- Develop strategies and make a plan for how/when/if to disclose a disability to employers and when applying to further education.
- Learn about seeking accommodations with employers.
- Practice strategies to respond to different interview types and questions.
- Develop a strategy for making decisions about your career and navigating your options.
- Develop a strategy for applying to further education and explore how to make a decision.
- Discuss and develop your job search plan.
To book an appointment for Career Educator, Accessibility, contact careerservices@utoronto.ca.
Upcoming Events
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
Career Pathways Series for Neurodivergent Students
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
Making Space for Your Career: Building Positive Momentum in Job Search for Grad Students – with Accessibility in Mind
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
*The Folio link is only accessible to people who are eligible to register for Making Space in Your Career events. This program is open to U of T students/recent alumni (within 2 years) who identify as having a disability.
Additional resources
- Career Edge – A local nonprofit for training, job boards and specific programming for people with disabilities.
- Join Network (Ontario Job Opportunity Information Network) – JOIN specializes in recruiting individuals with disabilities; and providing strategies and supports for employers for full inclusion and expertise on disability in the workplace.
- Lime Connect – A global nonprofit which provides information on scholarship and internship opportunities for people with disabilities
- UTM Career Centre: Resources for Students with Disabilities
