Students with Disabilities

Information for Students with Disabilities

The specific resources below may be helpful to students with disabilities. Please be sure to check the many other resources available on the Career Services website, including those for specific industries and the “learn how to” pages. Students are also encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Career Services advisor to discuss any career-related concerns they might have and of course the Student Disabilities Services office in the Weingarten Learning Resources Center is an excellent resource.

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Helping Those With Disabilities Navigate Job Transitions

March 10, 2020

Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by PhD/postdoc career advisors for PhD students and postdocs:

By Joseph Barber

Being Authentic While Maintaining Privacy During Job Interviews

March 2, 2020

Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by PhD/postdoc career advisors for PhD students and postdocs:

By Joseph Barber

5 Considerations for a Truly Inclusive Office Space

February 3, 2020

Is the design of your office inclusive? It may comply with federal regulations for accessibility, but does it really accommodate employees of all ages, abilities, and genders? From lighting to bathroom signage, the design of today’s modern office should match …

By Lakshmi Hutchinson - Idealist Careers

Pre-health Prep: Shadowing vs. Clinical Volunteering

January 24, 2020

Many pre-health students wonder what the difference is between shadowing and clinical volunteering, as well as how much of these experiences they before applying to professional school. Here’s a quick take:

Shadowing is observing a medical professional at work in …

By Carol Hagan

How to Request a Workplace Accommodation for Your Disability

December 16, 2019

If you have a disability, you may know that you have the right to reasonable accommodation in the workplace—and that Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) backs you up. But it can be intimidating to ask for …

By Amy Bergen - Idealist Careers

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni.  Handshake uses cutting edge technology to …

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The Weingarten Center provides academic support services and programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania …

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Lime Connect is a global not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that’s rebranding disability through achievement.  We do that by attracting, …

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The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private-sector employers nationwide with highly …

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Careers & Degrees in Healthcare: A Guide for Students with Disabilities

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We educate and support neurodiverse individuals to help launch their career and organizations to integrate them into the workplace.

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