Where can I find employment resources for students with disabilities?
There is a growing understanding in the corporate world that employing people with a range of neurodivergent abilities—such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and sensory processing disorders—can benefit a work team. However, these same disabilities can make it difficult to be successful, especially in job interview processes; in response, some employers have established employment resources for neurodivergent job seekers.
Resources for individuals with other types of disabilities have cropped up as well. One example is a tech-centered professional network, which supports an employment platform that works to connect job seekers with disabilities, including those related to mental health and chronic illnesses. Other programs include Microsoft’s , , and .
Learn more about these job search resources and check out additional Employment Resources on the Student Resources page of the AccessComputing ·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.Ìý