Students with Disabilities

Disclosing a Disability During the Interview Process

Deciding to disclose your disability during the interview process can be a difficult decision. Here are some articles that might help you decide when and if you should disclose your disability during the interview process:

Should You Disclose Your Disability During the Job Interview? by Madeleine Burry, originally published on The Balance Careers

5 Steps to Disclosing an Invisible Disability at Work by Dibs Baer, originally published on The Muse

How Do I Request Accommodations at Work?

Visit the Job Accommodation Network’s Employee’s Practical Guide to Requesting and Negotiating Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to help you understand your rights under the ADA and how to request reasonable accommodations for the workplace.

Employment & Your Rights

If you have questions about your rights when it comes to an internship, job or graduate school, please take a look at these important and helpful resources:

• What are my rights under the ADA?
• What are my rights when seeking employment?

Job Sites and Professional Organizations

Professional organizations are a great way to network and often have strong resources to support their members. Take a look below for professional organizations and job sites for people with disabilities:

• Best Sites for Job Seekers with Disabilities
• American Association for People with Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
• Inclusively