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.

Is Anxiety a Disability for Work? Here’s What You Should Know

Is anxiety a disability? It’s one of many questions people face when dealing with its overwhelming effects—especially at work, along with, how does it impact job performance? And can you get disability for anxiety? Recognizing severe anxiety as a disability …

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Younger candidates prioritize employers with a demonstrated commitment to DEI

This week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desk Podcast, produced by College Recruiter job search site, focuses on a key career-related issue for people early in their careers: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The episode draws from an article published on …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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5 Tips for Requesting Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities are entitled by law to reasonable accommodations. Some may know they need accommodations as early as the application process, while others may not know until part of a job becomes an undue challenge.

According to the Americans …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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The Changing Landscape of DEI and Technology

AI and DEI are at a crossroads.

DEI programs are under scrutiny as the corporate and governmental landscapes are shifting. While some companies are deprioritizing DEI due to political and economic pressures, others are recognizing that true inclusivity fuels innovation …

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Service Animals and the Workplace

Service animals can be a tremendous support for those with a variety of disabilities. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are “individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities,” …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Handling Illegal Questions

PDF: If you are asked illegal questions during an interview, here’s how you can answer them.

USAJobs.gov

The Federal Government’s official jobs site.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Know your rights and how the ADA protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.

Employment Solutions

Employment Solutions, a division of Hire Disability Solutions LLC, provides comprehensive career services to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, …

EntryPoint!

EntryPoint! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering outstanding internship opportunities for students …

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Address

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220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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