Students With Disabilities

Tips for Job Searching

Some organizations have job and/or internship programs that specifically seek students with disabilities. Talk to your career office or do some online research to find them.
Be able to clarify workplace accommodations if you discuss them.
Many organizations want to hire candidates with disabilities and will tailor a position to your abilities.
- Contact organizations and ask if they have a human resources staff member that specializes in recruiting students with disabilities. Introduce yourself and inquire about opportunities for someone with your education and experience.
When searching job posting sites, try a key word search for “disabilities” to find organizations that work with disabled clients or that have stated “Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.”

Find career data by selecting keywordsKeyword Search
or, by filtering for industry and occupationIndustry Search

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)