Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Students with Disabilities

We at the UW Career & Internship Center are committed to helping all disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent-identifying students find satisfying experiential learning opportunities and gainful employment. To this end, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you, both on and off campus, which we hope will help answer questions you may have about disclosure, accommodations, your legal rights, and ways your employer can support you. This list is by no means exhaustive. We’ve also provided some sites where you can expand  upon your search for a job or internship and learn more about finding support in the workplace. Finally, we encourage you to schedule a 30-minute appointment with one of our career coaches, which you can do on Handshake. We are here to assist you with every step of this process.

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is Hiring Student-Mentors!

The CELE Center at UW is currently hiring graduate students (and/or advanced undergraduates) to support paid internships. The priority application deadline is Wednesday, August 10. (See links to the job description and application form below)

UCBI/CCRA Mentors support Undergraduate Community-Based Internships …

By Eli Heller (He/Him)
Eli Heller (He/Him) Career Coach
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Voices of Lime: The Intersecting Identities of Asian and Pacific Islander People who are Disabled

Join Lime Connect and Aileen Jiang, Lime Fellow and Global Product Lead at Google, who has lived experience with these intersecting identities, as she moderates a panel discussion with Lime Connect’s Asian/Pacific Islander Network members who live with disabilities. During …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Federal Jobs for People With Disabilities

Federal jobs can be advantageous for those with disabilities because they use schedule A non-competitive hiring process, which streamlines the application process. In some cases, the government reserves specific jobs exclusively for applicants with physical disabilities. The USA.gov job board

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Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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AccessComputing

AccessComputing is an organization that is committed to helping those with disabilities find scholarships, internships, and employment in the computer science and technology fields.

One of the services they offer is their online community dedicated to helping those navigating the …

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Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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LinkedIn Profile Tips for People with Disabilities

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), you are invited to a Rock Your Profile session for people with disabilities.

Join the LinkedIn team to learn more about how you can optimize your LinkedIn profile to achieve your career …

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Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Kyndal Waldo

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  • Masters in Teaching - Secondary Math Western Governors University
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  • Masters' of Social Work Portland State University
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  • Kitchen Staff Megumi Preschool
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Lilly Bosworth

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  • School of Psychology Eastern Washington University
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Charlie D

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  • Staff Geologist Georesources, LLC
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Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby

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  • Social Anthropology specializing in Medical Anthropology University of Washington
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Paul Leanza

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  • Research Scientist / Bioengineer University of Washington
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Paula Orrego

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  • Grad Student - Communication Sciences Emerson College
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Siri Bhatt

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  • Certified Nursing Assistant Swedish Medical Center
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Aaron Burtle

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  • Software Engineer Microsoft
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Featured Resources

Tools & Trainings for Neurodivergent Job Seekers

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Ask Jan: Articles & Guides
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential …

Job Search Engines for Neurodivergent Job Seekers

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

Job Readiness Workbook (Neurodiversity Hub)

The Job Readiness workbook, created by Neurodiversity Hub, is designed as a guide to prepare autistic jobseekers to:

For more …

Students Guide to Disclosure in the Workplace

When you leave school and enter the workforce, you are required to share information about your disability if you want …

Accessibility, Inclusion, &  Action in Medical Education

This report weaves together the major themes shared by medical students, residents, and physicians with disabilities, as well as current …

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: How to assess an employers commitment

Tips on how to assess an employers commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while navigating the job search process.