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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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Applying to Medical School with a Disability

October 21, 2020

Check out “Tips for Medical School Applicants with Disabilities,” by Dr. Kathleen Franco as well as the DocsWithDisabilities Podcast hosted by Dr. Lisa Meeks of the University of Michigan.

By Carol Hagan

Making the Most of Career Services Communications

October 19, 2020

We know that you get LOTS of communications from all over Penn and at times in can be overwhelming. Here are TWO QUICK STEPS you can take to make sure that the information you receive from Career Services is …

By Barbara Hewitt

Chronically Capable | Tips for Job Hunting While Living with Chronic Illness or Disability

September 25, 2020

Chronic illness and disability are more ubiquitous than you may realize: more than 40% of the U.S. population lives with at least one chronic illness and that number is expected to increase to more than 50% this year. And 26% …

By Nisha Kumar Kulkarni - Idealist Careers

Say My Name | Why Pronouncing Names Correctly is Important

September 16, 2020

Most people would agree that names matter. At the most basic level, they serve as important identifiers. We introduce ourselves with them. Sometimes, we even choose new ones because they are more aligned with our identities.

Given their elemental importance, …

By Yejin Lee - Idealist Careers

All You Need to Know for the Fall Career Fairs

September 2, 2020

Welcome back!

Even if yesterday was a first day unlike any other, we’re so glad to be kicking off a new semester. Of course, in Career Services, that means we’re gearing up for career fairs!

Naturally they’re going to look …

By Mylène Kerschner

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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Weingarten Learning Resources CenterShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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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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Use Penn’s Alumni Directory MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) to search for fellow classmates or update your contact information.

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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 Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability …

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Workforce Recruitment Program – Federal Government Referral Program for Students with DisabilitiesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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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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