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, log into CLNx and visit the Career Exploration & Education Appointment Calendar.
Watch Using the CLNx: Booking an appointment on YouTube for help.
Events
Career Pathways Series for Neurodivergent Students
Tuesdays from October 22 – November 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Hybrid (In-person or Virtual)
Lunch provided for in-person workshops
Develop career goals, learn strategies for navigating the jobs search process, and explore what you want to do next after graduation.
This series is for students who identify as Neurodivergent and offers 6 in-person or virtual workshops covering the following topics:
- Knowing yourself and career exploration
- Networking and building a community of support
- Disclosure and accommodation in the job search and at the workplace
- Next actions as you work towards you career goals
Register for Career Pathways Series for Neurodivergent Students on CLNx.
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
