The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to students and alumni with disabilities.
We’re often told to “find your passion.” Easier said than done for most people (at least that’s what I think). As a computer science student in a seemingly oversaturated job market, I wrapped up my junior year thinking the key …
Hello! My name is Kalib Laughran and I am a senior here at UMass Lowell studying International Business. I work as a Student Peer Coach with Disability Services, and I’m also registered with a disability. The disabilities I’m diagnosed …
Featuring an Interview with Jesse Cline (they/them), a Sr Talent Acquisition Partner on the Early Careers recruiting team at UKG and a member of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group
Job searching is a stressful process for anyone – filled with researching …
We all know that there are many disabilities that aren’t visible, but did you know that even invisible disabilities can be accommodated in the workplace. In fact, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide reasonable accommodations to …
Both schools and workplaces must, by law, provide reasonable accommodations to students/employees with disabilities. While the processes of requesting and setting up accommodations are different between college and the workplace, these three best practices apply in both settings.
1. Identify …
