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Disabled College Students' Resources: Job Resources for Students with Disabilities

This Guide is a helpful tool to find resources for College and University students with Disabilities

Jobs

College Preparation for Jobs

Job Information

 

Pre-Graduation Preparation for Job Searching is required to avoid the following challenges for job searcing:

"Common challenges for job-seeking college students with disabilities

Discrimination by employers in the hiring process

Limited understanding of job-seekers' rights

Lack of disability resources at a student's college

Lack of access to internships

Lack of career planning resources at college

Lack of access to career counseling services

Inability to meet specific skills required of job

Limited local jobs available to match their skill set

Underdeveloped leadership/teamwork skills

Limited experience in communicating with employers

Fear of disclosing their disability on job applications

Limited relevant professional experience on resume"-  From BestColleges.com

Work Ability

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