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.

Unique job site can help neurodivergent people find meaningful work — while being themselves

A new job marketplace seeks to remedy that problem by connecting neurodivergent people with companies that have committed neurodiversity hiring programs. Launched this month, the Neurodiversity Career Connector features job listings by U.S. employers seeking applicants with autism spectrum disorder, …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Grooving for Good (Hosted by Pup Support on May 19th) – Opportunity to Submit Artwork!

Pup Support, an RSO focusing on mental health advocacy through creative outlets, is currently searching for UW students to showcase their work at our event on May 19th at the HUB Lyceum.

Pup Support has partnered with Grooving for Good, …

By Eli Heller (He/Him)
Eli Heller (He/Him) Career Coach
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Virtual Career Fair for students with disabilities

Are you a person with a disability looking for a career opportunity or internship? This Virtual Career Fair is free for jobseekers with disabilities to attend. Opportunities for every level of candidate, from experienced professionals, recent college graduates and college …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Voices of Lime: Insights into life on the Autism Spectrum 4/25

Join Lime Connect and Paulette Penzvalto, Engineering Program Manager at Google and Lime Network member, as she moderates a discussion with Lime Network members who are living and working successfully with Autism.

Apr 25, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Student-Led Neurodiversity Career Panel Event

Winner of the 2021-2022 Husky Seed Fund, Huskies for Neurodiversity is hosting a panel on April 14th from 6:30-7:30PM. The panel will be hosted both in person in HUB250 and livestreamed via Zoom. Neurodivergent panelists from a variety of fields …

By Dan Poux (He/Him)
Dan Poux (He/Him) Career Coach
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Lilly Bosworth

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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.