You have the skills and the ability, but you also happen to have a disability. During your job search and on the job, you want your talents to shine through and the focus to be on all the things you can do. The Rochester Institute of Technology Career Advising and Cooperative Education office provides helpful information about job hunting for students with disabilities. Topics covered include:
- Work-related Accommodations
- Disclosing a Disability
- Disclosure Preparation
- Disclosure Pros, Cons, and Timing
- Who to Tell
- Disclosure Script
- Your Employment Rights Under the ADA
- Examples of prohibited employment practices under the ADA
- Interviewing Tips
- Before the Interview
- During the Interview
- Job Search Resources
- General Resources
- Agencies and Organizations
- Networking Opportunities
- Internships options for students with disabilities who….
- Opportunities for individuals working in the federal government
- Special opportunities for graduate school
- Special opportunities for Veterans
- Employers Committed to Hiring Job Seekers with Disabilities
- Employment Perspectives Video Series: Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining People with Disabilities
To explore these topics, visit Job Seekers with Disabilities
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